Different Materials used to Manufacture Promotional Caps and Headwear

Most promotional caps and promotions headwear are made of cotton. Cotton, as a natural fibre has many advantages.

Brushed Cotton
Brushed cotton is the most commonly used material in making baseball caps. It allows the construction of a cooler and lighter cap from a material that is hard wearing and easily washed.

Cotton Twill
Cotton twill is amongst the most comfortable forms of cap material, offering the advantages of light breathable cotton with the smoother more luxurious finish of woven twill.

Spandex
Spandex cotton mix material is used in the most comfortable range of promotional caps. The flexible nature of the cotton spandex mix allows a more comfortable fit and removes the need for rear adjustment straps and buckles.

Nylon and Polyester

Wool
The woolen caps available are actually a mix of brushed cotton and wool, typically 20% - 45% wool mix. The additional cost and weight makes them a more costly option but their long wearing toughness and the mix of natural fibres makes them the right choice for more premium promotional activity.

Acrylic Woven Fibre

Natural String Straw

Palm Straw

Polar Fleece
Polar fleece is a synethic fibre specially designed to be soft and comforatble to the touch while possessing great heat retention qualities. While primarily used in beanies when employed in the manufacture of promotional headwear micro fleece or polar fleece produces a comfortable item which is easily branded.

Choosing the right Colour Printing For Your Promotional Item.

One of the most commonly made errors in the supply of promotional products is to print an logo on a background colour which does not bring forth the logo or design you have chosen. Commonly a dark colour is printed on a dark background for poor result. Another issue which often arises is the problem of a seemingly light colour emerging with the colour which is being printed. For instance, you may be printing a dark gray on green. This sounds like an effective colour combination however it is quite possible that the gray will be lost on the green background.

This issue is particulate common when printing promotional garments. As the areas such a wide range of colours and styles of garments available you must be very careful in choosing both the colour of your logo and the position in which it will appear on the garment. It is always advisable when printing or embroidery promotional garments to discuss the project in advance with your printer or promotional garments supplier whose experience with the garment and the print or embroidery process will likely provide you with useful information and ensure you are happy with the final product.

When it comes to pad printing and laser engraving the issue of making your branding standout is more clear-cut. With laser engraving it is generally possible to achieve a contrast finish from the background colour purely by the process of the engraving which can anneal or modify the surface of the material in question. We are a colour already exists on the promotional clothing item you have chosen the laser engraving process can reduce the colour creating a useful contrast which will highlight the added branding.

Always make sure when you choose an item that he will compliment your logo and company message. If you are unsure about how your logo or branding will appear feel free to ask us here at fresh promotions the best way possible to present your brand to your public and clients.