What’s a mesh cap?

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Mesh caps are baseball caps with a cotton front and nylon mesh back. They can be custom printed and have an adjustable snap closure. They differ from baseball caps in their mesh material and panel design. They are commonly used for teams and companies and can be found in stores or purchased online.

Mesh caps are baseball caps with a cotton front panel and peak, and nylon mesh back. Hats can be one color or two-tone, and are often custom printed for leagues, teams, clubs, or companies.

Most mesh caps are made with a plastic band at the back of the cap with an adjustable snap closure to accommodate a variety of sizes. Depending on the quality of the cap, the adjustable rear band can vary in design from a snap closure to an elastic strap, Velcro or slider buckle. Mesh caps can be purchased in two general sizes, adult or child, and in regular or low-profile styles. A low profile cap features a lower crown. The interior may include a fleece band or twill lining.

There are two main differences between mesh caps and baseball caps. The first is the mesh itself, as a baseball cap is made from solid cotton material. Second, baseball caps have a center seam crossed by two diagonal seams to form a six-panel hat. Most mesh tops have a solid front panel with a four-panel back, for a total of five panels, although hybrids may feature six. However, the solid front panel is an excellent area for screen printing, making the affordable five-panel top a great option for custom printing.

Custom printed mesh caps are commonly used for little league teams and softball teams as they come in all colors making them an easy match for any uniform. Caps can be imprinted with a number, letter, team name, personal name, saying, or other design. They can also be embroidered. Companies often purchase mesh caps for employees, putting the company logo, name, or motto on the cap. Custom printed mesh caps are so affordable that many companies use them as customer giveaways or sell them at near cost as an additional means of marketing.

Mesh hats, sometimes called trucker hats, can be found in department stores, drug stores, and almost anywhere hats are sold. If you want to buy in bulk or get custom printed caps, there are many vendors online where you can see the variety of caps available and receive pricing information.




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