Decoration Methods Headwear

For over 40 years Gemline has been decorating totes, backpacks, drinkware and much more. Our expertise allows for even the most complex logo to look its best on the many varied fabrics and colors found in our assortment.

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Closed Edge Applique

Closed Edge Applique allows for a sleek look for your logo. Applying twill applique to the cap and then embroidering parts of the logo over the applique using the applique as a fill will make your logo sleek and professional! The twill comes in four colors: white, black, navy, and grey

Close Edged Applique

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 Stiches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 Stiches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Colors Available
(Twill comes in Four Colors)

Black

Grey

Navy

White

*Exclusive to Ahead Brand Headwear Only

Embroidery

Embroidery is a classic decorating technique created by stitching the artwork directly into the product fabric. This versatile technique is very durable and makes a lasting impression.

Embroidery

Set-Up Charges

• Per Logo/Art

$110 (G)

• Customer Supplies Tape (Headwear)

No Charge

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 Stiches

Includes 1st Location

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 Stiches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Colors Available

Robison-Anton® Thread

Quad Raised Motif Embroidery

The Quad Raised Motif decoration technique has a solid, slightly raised shape perfect for large lettering. Our raised motif stitch decoration technique has a flawless sewn stitch pattern. With its thick texture it will surely make any logo stand out!

Quad Raised Motif Embroidery

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Colors Available

Robison-Anton® Thread

*Exclusive to Ahead Brand Headwear Only

3D Embroidery

3D stitch embroidery adds dimension to many logos. The technique uses rubber under the thread to achieve a raised design. This decoration technique will definitely make your logo stand out and make a lasting impression.

3D Embroidery

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Colors Available

Robison-Anton® Thread

Heat Transfer

With Heat Transfer, artwork is digitally printed directly to a transfer film, then applied to the product using heat and pressure. This technique is ideal for complex artwork or photographs and uses a four-color process (CMYK) to produce colorful and detailed decoration.

Heat Transfer

Setup Charge per Logo/Art

• 1 color

$70 (V)

• Multi-Color

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 color

Includes 1st Location

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 color

$1.25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

• 2nd Location Charge

Includes Run Charge &
Additional Location Charge

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Faux Suede Patch

Our Faux Suede decoration technique prints your logo on a faux suede patch and then the patch is stitched on the hat. This captures all the small details in logos as well as making a simple logo stand out. The patches come in one color: Cappuccino. There are seven shapes available: large circle, medium circle, small circle, rectangle, small rectangle, oval, and diamond

Faux Suede Patch

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$2.50 (V)

• Additional Locations

$2.50 (V)

Patch Colors Available

Cappuccino

Patch Shapes Available

Large Circle - 2.5" x 2.5"

Medium Circle - 2" x 2"

Small Circle - 1.2" x 1.2"

Rectangle - 3.65" x 1.85"

Small Rectangle - 1.7" x 0.8"

Oval - 4" x 1.625"

Diamond - 1.47" x 1.47"

Square - 1.47" x 1.47"

Laser Patch

Laser Patch is a process of laser engraving artwork on a faux-leather patch, which is then cemented onto headwear. The patches come in three colors: black, brown, and grey. There are seven shapes available: large circle, medium circle, small circle, rectangle, small rectangle, oval, and diamond.

Laser Patch

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$5.00 (V)

• Additional Locations

$5.00 (V)

Colors Available

Black

Brown

Grey

Patch Shapes Available

Large Circle - 2.5" x 2.5"

Medium Circle - 2" x 2"

Small Circle - 1.2" x 1.2"

Rectangle - 3.65" x 1.85"

Small Rectangle - 1.7" x 0.8"

Oval - 4" x 1.625"

Diamond - 1.47" x 1.47"

Square - 1.47" x 1.47"

Open Edged Vintage Label

The Open Edged Vintage Label decoration option would be a perfect technique for catching all the small details like legal marks and websites in your logo. In addition to that, the ability to use unlimited colors, blends, and gradients, you will have an unmatched method of ornamentation!  Printed canvas fabric gives you the flexibility of great detail and full color.

Open Edged Vintage Label

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

*Exclusive to Ahead Brand Headwear Only

Vintage Label

The Vintage Label decoration option would be a perfect technique for catching small details like small writing and legal marks. Printed canvas fabric gives you the flexibility of great detail and full color. In addition to that, the ability to use unlimited colors, blends, and gradients, you will have an unmatched method of ornamentation! 

Vintage Label

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

*Exclusive to Ahead Brand Headwear Only

3D Vintage Label

3D Vintage Label is the same as Vintage Label, but includes rubber under the thread, which allows for your logo to have depth and pop off the cap. Printed canvas fabric gives you the flexibility of great detail and full color. In addition to that, the ability to use unlimited colors, blends, and gradients, you will have an unmatched method of ornamentation! 

3D Vintage Label

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K after 10K

$0.39 (V)

*Exclusive to Ahead Brand Headwear Only