Chao
- GRS
The urban baseball cap for those who want the flat brim and certified materials without compromise. GRS certified: canvas in 80% organic and 20% recycled cotton, recycled snapback closure and ReTraze® visor. Ideal for front embroidery and screen printing. Optimal for streetwear brands and merchandise creators — 5 earth-tone colours from khaki to olive. One size.
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In the flat- baseball cap segment, the Chao occupies the space between the economy skate cap and quality streetwear merchandise: -certified organic cotton , garment-washed to guarantee the softness characteristic of the dad hat, and a flat visor with a two-tone that defines its visual identity without any additional customisation.
5 colourways, real photos.
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The construction without a central seam is the key strength for print: the continuous front panel offers a 10×6 cm surface without interruptions, ideal for and . Front works up to 12×6 cm with a recommended starting point of 2 cm from the visor. The flat visor is printable on the flat section with a dedicated platen — an additional customisation area compared to curved-visor models.
Printing techniques.
A verdict for each one.
What to expect on this specific product, technique by technique.
The 5-panel unstructured organic cotton canvas supports embroidery up to 12×6 cm on the front without distortion — the continuous panel without a central seam is ideal for wide logos. Recommended starting point 2 cm from the visor edge. Side panels embroiderable up to 6×5 cm. Back up to 8×3.5 cm. Without rigid buckram: no 3D puff embroidery.
Woven, PVC or faux-leather patches particularly effective on this model: the unstructured build makes the patch visually dominant and consistent with the streetwear aesthetic. Heat bonding or perimeter stitching on the front. Recommended size: max 6.4 cm (2.5 inches).
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It is the natural choice for streetwear brands, creators and merchandise projects with an urban or outdoor aesthetic looking for certified materials without sacrificing the distinctive look of a . The earth-tone palette — dark grey, khaki, black, navy, olive — aligns with the minimalist aesthetic of contemporary lifestyle brands. It is not the right product for those looking for vivid colours or a wide palette: five variants in neutral tones are the total chromatic offer.
Who uses it — and who
should look elsewhere.
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The flat-brim baseball cap is the identity format of contemporary streetwear. The unstructured build in GRS-certified organic cotton and the earth-tone palette align perfectly with the aesthetic of today's lifestyle and streetwear brands. Garment washing adds visual authenticity without printing anything.
The flat-brim dad hat is the most in-demand merchandise format among independent creators: casual construction, certified material, continuous front panel ideal for logo embroidery. The woven patch is the customisation technique most consistent with the product's aesthetic. The 5 earth-tone colours integrate with almost any brand visual identity.
Construction,
Technical data declared by the Brand
MAIN FABRIC: 80% ORGANIC COTTON 20% RECYCLED COTTON
Cotton
- 015-panel unstructured
single front panel without central seam, soft with no rigid stiffening
- 0280% organic and 20% recycled cotton canvas, GRS certified
- 03Garment-washed
softness guaranteed with a subtle worn-in effect
- 04Flat visor
urban aesthetic with a two-tone decorative cord on top of the visor
- 05ReTraze® recycled inner visor
100% recycled PE plastic, from 2024 production onwards
- 06Adjustable recycled snapback closure
- 07Self-fabric sweatband
same organic cotton as the cap
Measure your head circumference with a tape measure 2 cm above the eyebrows, above the ears and at the most prominent point of the nape.
Declared certifications.
And what they guarantee.
We list only third-party certifications declared by the manufacturer: some concern the environment, others the safety of substances or working conditions.
Certifies that the recycled content declared in this product is authentic and traceable through the production chain. Applies to all types of recycled material: polyester, cotton, nylon, wool. The percentage of recycled content stated in the composition is verified, not a marketing claim. It does not assess the environmental impact of the recycling process or working conditions in recycling facilities: it certifies the origin and traceability of the material, not how it was processed.
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