What is the difference between leather and leatherette patches?

When it comes to custom hats, the patch can make all the difference in terms of both design and durability. One of the most popular patch materials for custom hats is leather but another option that’s often chosen is leatherette. Both materials have their unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding the differences between them can help you make the best decision for y...

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History and Significance of Laser Engraved Leather Patch Hats

Ever wonder how leather ended up on a ball cap? Who thought that was a good idea? We have had embroidery for a long time so why would we want to use such a contrasting material? Leather is a very interesting material. Under most environments it is very durable. It has been used in horse tack for centuries and native populations have used leather for millennia. When i...

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Is Yupoong A Good Brand?

Have you even heard of it? Well you have probably worn a Yupoong hat or two over the years. They have a ton of different styles of hats and are part of the flexfit family. The interesting thing in the hat world is how brand oriented people tend to get. I mean, I get it to an extent. Each person has a unique head and a hat that your buddy likes might not be the best fit...

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What Kind of Leather Can You Laser Engrave?

Did you know there are many types of leather? I’m not just talking about the color of the leather. I am referring to the method used to tan the leather into a usable product. The tanning process converts the skin of the animal into a preserved, usable product. The two major tanning processes that you will find are Chrome Tanned and Vegetable Tanned. Often vegetable tann...

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Well I finally made it happen

Snag Customs has a new store! This has been a long process. I understand why so many small businesses do not have a formal web presence! Originally I built my store on the Shopify platform. It's not a bad platform. It gets you up and running fast and has some decent options. But there are things that are lacking for a shop like mine. Almost all of what I produce is cus...

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