Leather colors and patch shapes
Two choices shape the look more than anything else: the leather tone and the patch outline. Here is how we guide buyers through both, and what we show on the proof so you can decide before anything is engraved.
Leather color
Engraving removes the top surface of the leather. On light and tan leather the engraved area darkens, giving a brown-on-tan look with strong contrast. On dark leather the engraved area goes lighter. Both read well; contrast is highest on tan. Tell us the hat colors and we will recommend a leather tone that stands out against them. Current leather options are listed on your quote and shown on the proof.
| Hat front color | Leather tone that reads best |
|---|---|
| Black, charcoal, navy | Tan or natural |
| Heather grey | Dark brown or tan |
| Loden, olive, camo | Tan or dark brown |
| White, cream, khaki | Dark brown or black |
Patch shape
- Rectangle: the default. Fits wordmarks and horizontal logos.
- Rounded rectangle: softer, fits most logos, our most common cut.
- Oval: suits rope caps and round logos.
- Circle: badge-style marks and monograms.
- Shield or custom outline: cut on the laser from your vector; quoted per job if the outline is complex.
Size by hat
| Hat | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson 112, 6606, 110M, 8332 | 3.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Richardson 168 (seven-panel) | 3.25 in | 2.5 in |
| Richardson 115 (low pro) | 2.75 in | 1.75 in |
| Richardson 256 / 258 rope | 2.75 in | 1.75 in |
| YP 6502 unstructured | 2.5 in | 1.75 in |
| Sportsman SP12 beanie cuff | 2.5 in | 1.5 in |
These are the sizes we start from; the proof shows your logo at scale on the hat outline and we adjust from there.
Questions
Can I get more than one leather color in an order?
Yes, if the patch artwork is the same. Tell us the split and it is proofed as one job.
Can the patch be a custom shape?
Yes. We cut the outline on the laser. Simple outlines are included; complex ones are quoted per job.