Cap back embroidery size
A cap back embroidery design is about 1 inch (25 mm) tall and usually 2–3 inches (50–75 mm) wide, centered above the strap opening. Websites, names and small logos are common.
- 2–3 in wide
- 50–75 mm
- 4×4" hoop
- Structured cap
Cap back size at a glance
- Width
- 2–3 in (50–75 mm)
- Height
- about 1 in (25 mm) tall
- Position
- Centered above the strap opening.
- Typical design
- 2.5 × 0.9 in (64 × 23 mm)
- Stitch count
- About 800–1,400 stitches at the typical size, from open to fully filled
- Smallest common hoop
- 4×4"
- Backing
- Cap backing (heavy tear-away) on structured cap
- Smallest lettering
- About 6–10 mm capitals on this surface
Tips for this placement
- Arch the text to follow the strap opening for a finished look.
- Keep lettering at least about 6 mm (0.25 in) tall.
- Check the back seam: many caps have a center seam right where the text sits.
Common on
Websites · Names · Small logos · Slogans
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What size is a cap back embroidery design?
A cap back embroidery design is about 1 inch (25 mm) tall and usually 2–3 inches (50–75 mm) wide, centered above the strap opening. Websites, names and small logos are common.
How big is cap back embroidery?
About 1 inch tall and 2 to 3 inches wide, centered above the strap or snapback opening.
Can you embroider over the back seam?
It's possible on some caps, but the seam can push the stitches; short, bold lettering works best.
What size should I digitize the design at?
Digitize it at the final size, here about 2.5 × 0.9 in, rather than resizing a finished file: the stitches, density and underlay are then calculated for that size.
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