Material Composition | Outdoor, Sports, Winter | Industry: 60% polyester + 40% acrylic (no certification) Our Base: 100% acrylic (OEKO-TEX® Standard 100) ▲ Our Advanced: 70% merino wool + 30% acrylic ▲▲ | Base: Hypoallergenic, odor-resistant Advanced: Naturally temperature-regulating | Base: May pill after prolonged use Advanced: Higher cost due to wool blend |
Fit & Sizing | Daily, Travel, Casual | Industry: One-size (54–58 cm) Our Base: Adjustable (56–60 cm) ▲ Our Advanced: Stretchable (54–62 cm) + 10% elastane ▲▲ | Universal fit for most head sizes Advanced: Customizable tightness via drawstring | Base: Limited stretch for larger heads Advanced: Requires hand-washing to preserve elasticity |
Printing Techniques | Customization, Team Gear | Industry: Heat-transfer printing (peels after 20 washes) Our Base: Digital printing (50+ color options, ASTM D6172 compliant) ▲ Our Advanced: Jacquard knitting (no fading, 10,000+ stitch variations) ▲▲ | Base: Fast production time Advanced: Permanent designs for high-wear scenarios | Base: Limited texture options Advanced: Longer production lead time |
Durability | Sports, Outdoor, Fishing | Industry: 20 washes (AATCC 135) Our Base: 50+ washes (AATCC 135) ▲ Our Advanced: 100+ washes + UV resistance (AATCC 16) ▲▲ | Base: Resists abrasion in casual use Advanced: Ideal for extreme conditions | Base: Less durable than advanced for heavy use |
Temperature Regulation | Winter Travel, Cold Climates | Industry: 0.5 cm thick insulation Our Base: 1.2 cm acrylic pile ▲ (ASTM F1868 thermal rating) Our Advanced: 2.0 cm merino wool + breathable mesh ▲▲ | Base: 30% warmer than industry standard Advanced: 50% warmer + moisture-wicking | Base: Bulkier fit Advanced: Requires special care |
Style Customization | Parties, Team Merchandise | Industry: Basic solid colors Our Base: 20+ patterns (stripes, polka dots) + embroidery ▲ Our Advanced: 3D embroidery + appliqué + holographic accents ▲▲ | Base: Affordable for bulk orders Advanced: Premium branding for high-end markets | Base: Limited design complexity Advanced: Higher per-unit cost |