CROWN SHAPES
Struggling with what cap shape works best for your design? Check out these profiles and visor shapes.
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1700CTLG-front.png?v=1717087118&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1700CTLG-back.png?v=1717087117&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1700CTLG-3_4.png?v=1717087117&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1700CTLG-side.png?v=1717087117&width=1500)
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Low Profile Unstructured
- Relaxed, close fit to the head
- Crown height / slope: low
- Precurved visor
- Laid back, casual silhouette
- Also known as a "dad" cap
- Common uses: washed caps, ladies caps
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/blue-camo-front.png?v=1717100972&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/blue-camo-back.png?v=1717100972&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/blue-camo-3_4.png?v=1717100973&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/blue-camo-side.png?v=1717100972&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/blue-camo-front.png?v=1717100972&width=1500)
Low Profile Structured
- Buckram fused to back of front panels to hold shape
- Crown height / slope: low
- Precurved visor
- Traditional, polished silhouette
- Holds weight of heavier decoration methods well
- Common uses: corporate market, uniforms, patches, 3D embroidery
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717169543&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-back.png?v=1717169543&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-3_4.png?v=1717169542&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-side.png?v=1717169543&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717169543&width=1500)
Low Profile w/Slight Curve Visor
- Structured
- Crown height / slope: low/ medium
- Slight curve visor
- Holds weight of heavier decoration methods well
- Common uses: corporate market, uniforms, patches, 3D embroidery
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1200PR-CDQT2-front.png?v=1717169278&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1200PR-CDQT2-back.png?v=1717169278&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1200PR-CDQT2-3_4.png?v=1717169278&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1200PR-CDQT2-side.png?v=1717169278&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1200PR-CDQT2-front.png?v=1717169278&width=1500)
5-Panel Mid Profile
- Light structure with mesh stay
- Crown height / slope: medium
- Slight curve visor
- Common uses: patches, flat embroidery
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1550OW-CDQT2-front.png?v=1717168935&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1550OW-CDQT2-back.png?v=1717168935&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-3_4.png?v=1717169542&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650HS-CDQT1-side.png?v=1717169543&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1550OW-CDQT2-front.png?v=1717168935&width=1500)
5 Panel Pro
- Structured
- Crown height / slope: medium
- Slight curve visor
- Common uses: patches, front panel screen print, or sublimation print.
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1900PR-front.png?v=1717169634&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1900PR-back.png?v=1717169635&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1900PR-3_4.png?v=1717169634&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1900PR-side.png?v=1717169634&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1900PR-front.png?v=1717169634&width=1500)
Split 6 Panel
- Structured
- Crown height / slope: medium
- Slight curve visor
- Also known as a 'camper' shape.
- Common uses: patches, 3D embroidery, sublimation prints
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650CTMB-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717087459&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650CTMB-CDQT1-back.png?v=1717087460&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650CTMB-CDQT1-3_4.png?v=1717087460&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650CTMB-CDQT1-side.png?v=1717087460&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1650CTMB-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717087459&width=1500)
High Profile
- Structured
- Crown height / slope: high
- Precurved visor
- Common uses: foam front, appliques, patches and oversized embroidery.
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C22-10395-Front_a2f33e73-0975-4f74-b6c4-2549e6002e5e.png?v=1718056041&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C22-10395-Back_40762419-b85e-444b-ab66-6a3cb1d49a12.png?v=1718055692&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C22-10395-3-4_ad800cb1-1afe-405f-986e-e10a949eeca9.png?v=1718055692&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C22-10395-Left_129256a0-cf58-49bb-9b40-04068049a7e7.png?v=1718055692&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C22-10395-Front_a2f33e73-0975-4f74-b6c4-2549e6002e5e.png?v=1718056041&width=1500)
Visor
- Structured or unstructured
- Curved visor
- Breathable and allows versatility for a wide range of hairstyles
- Commonly used for the athletic, outdoor consumer
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1100PR-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717169399&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1100PR-CDQT1-back.png?v=1717169399&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1100PR-CDQT1-3_4.png?v=1717169399&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1100PR-CDQT1-side.png?v=1717169400&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/1100PR-CDQT1-front.png?v=1717169399&width=1500)
Boonie
- Unstructured
- Wide visor
- Braided chin strap
- Common uses: patches, embroidery
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C21-08043-Blue-Front.png?v=1718055779&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C21-08043-Blue-Back.png?v=1718055779&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/C21-08043-Blue-Front.png?v=1718055779&width=1500)
9" Knit
- Basic silhouette for colder weather
- Acrylic yarn
- Commonly decorated with embroidery, woven labels, or patches
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/Blue_Cuff_Front.png?v=1718055826&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/Blue_Cuff_Back.png?v=1718055826&width=1500)
![](http://www.capsdirect.com/cdn/shop/files/Blue_Cuff_Front.png?v=1718055826&width=1500)
12" Cuffed Knit
- Elevated silhouette for colder weather
- Acrylic yarn
- Commonly paired with a pom, jacquard decoration, and patches