Cap and hat digitizing built for curved fronts and seams — files that run centre-out and stitch clean on structured and unstructured caps.
A transparent four-stage process — you approve before anything reaches a machine.
Upload any file — AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, JPG or even a photo of a sketch.
A human digitizer builds the file for your fabric, size and machine — never auto-converted.
You receive a stitch-out preview plus the colour sequence and stitch count.
Approved files sent in every format you need — with free edits if anything needs tuning.
Cap files must stitch bottom-up and centre-out so the fabric is anchored progressively rather than pushed ahead of the needle, and designs must respect the crown seam and the limited sewing field of your cap frame.
Cap DigitizingBottom-upBottom-up, centre-out stitch sequencing
Built for curved crowns and centre seamsBuilt for curved crowns and centre seams
StructuredStructured, unstructured, trucker mesh & beanies
Density adjusted for buckram backingDensity adjusted for buckram backing
Flat and 3D puff versions availableFlat and 3D puff versions available
Sized to your cap frame sewing fieldSized to your cap frame sewing field
We build for structured and unstructured caps, trucker mesh, beanies and visors, adjusting density for buckram-backed fronts and softer crowns alike. Where a design suits it, we can prepare the same logo as flat embroidery and as 3D puff so you have both options ready for production.
Start Your FileCaps stitch on a curved, tubular frame. Files must run bottom-up and centre-out so fabric is held down as the design grows — a flat-garment file pushes material ahead of the needle and misregisters.
Most cap frames allow around 2–2.5 inches tall and up to 5 inches wide. Tell us your machine and frame and we will size the design to fit.
Yes — we plan element placement and stitch direction around the crown seam so nothing sinks or splits across it.
Often yes, with adjustments. We can supply both versions so you can offer customers a choice.
Send us your artwork and get a free digital mockup within 2 hours — no setup fees, unlimited revisions, and full satisfaction guaranteed.