Guides3 min read
How to Prepare Artwork for Hat Digitizing
The seven details that get you an accurate quote and a cap file that runs clean the first time.
Digitizing blog
Practical guides for embroidery shops: hat digitizing, 3D puff, file formats and production tips.
Guides2 min read
3D Puff vs Flat Embroidery on Caps
When raised foam lettering is worth it, when a flat design is the better call, and how to combine the two.
Industry2 min read
Why Manual Digitizing Beats Auto-Digitizing
Auto tools are fast, but they cost you in thread breaks, puckering and rejected caps.
File Formats2 min read
DST vs PES vs EMB: Which Embroidery File Do You Need?
What each embroidery format stores, which machines read it, and why you should keep the editable source file.
Guides1 min read
Hat Embroidery Size Guide: Front, Side, Back and Visor
Recommended maximum design sizes for every cap placement, and why bigger is not always better.
Tips1 min read
Small Text on Caps: Minimum Sizes That Stitch Clean
How small lettering can go on a hat before it fills in, and the tricks digitizers use to keep it readable.
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