Chao
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-brim baseball cap segment, the Chao occupies the space between the economy skate cap and quality streetwear merchandise: GRS-certified organic cotton canvas, garment-washed to guarantee the softness characteristic of the dad hat, and a flat visor with a two-tone decorative cord that defines its visual identity without any additional customisation.
The 5-panel unstructured 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 screen printing and DTF. Front embroidery 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.
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 flat brim. 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.
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Technical data declared by the Brand
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.
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Printing techniques.
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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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Streetwear brand
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.
Creator / Influencer merch
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.
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Technical glossary
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Embroidery Configurator
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Ideal Cap Quiz
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Label Decoder
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