Washing and Distressed Tears
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Hats Embellishment

Washing and Distressed Tears

Washing and distressed tears give custom hats a worn-in, vintage-inspired appearance. Controlled washing softens the fabric and creates tonal variation, while carefully placed tears and abrasion add authentic character to the finished hat.
Design Tips:

Embellishment Design Tips:

  • Distressing will vary slightly between individual hats.
  • Choose the desired washing intensity, from subtle fading to a heavily worn finish.
  • Place tears away from important embroidery and structural seams.
  • Best suited to cotton twill, canvas, denim and other durable woven fabrics.
  • Allow for natural variations in color, texture and distressed placement.