Jeep Driver Hats (2nd Run)
Posted: April 24th, 2018, 1:16 pm
Jeep Driver hat update #1 (read entire post before commenting):
I received the first sample of the Jeep Driver hat last week. They made it with an ugly yellow green twill, but I think that was just to discourage people from ordering one-offs via samples. The actual fabric swatch they want to use is pictured alongside the sample and the first run of hats I offered last year. I took head on and profile shot of the hat, and also color corrected the body in photoshop to give a better idea of what it might look like in the final production run.
Here are the notes I passed on to the manufacturer:
-The logo is missing the thin outer black border.
-The snapback strap should be dark brown.
-I'd prefer a shade of khaki that is less red (last year's run was spot on)
Finally, they were supposed to send me a swatch of faux suede fabric. This would reduce costs by $10-$15 per hat. Real suede, though screen accurate, would not only be expensive, but also harder to clean. Additionally, if they ship their hats with their company sticker on ever brim, its leaves behind a shadow when removed from real suede (see the first picture).
I want to see this faux suede before I place the order, and will probably post a poll asking people's preference on the subject before placing the order.
I think that just about covers where we stand right now. That being said, I welcome comments - especially constructive criticism of the sample so we can get the final run correct.
I received the first sample of the Jeep Driver hat last week. They made it with an ugly yellow green twill, but I think that was just to discourage people from ordering one-offs via samples. The actual fabric swatch they want to use is pictured alongside the sample and the first run of hats I offered last year. I took head on and profile shot of the hat, and also color corrected the body in photoshop to give a better idea of what it might look like in the final production run.
Here are the notes I passed on to the manufacturer:
-The logo is missing the thin outer black border.
-The snapback strap should be dark brown.
-I'd prefer a shade of khaki that is less red (last year's run was spot on)
Finally, they were supposed to send me a swatch of faux suede fabric. This would reduce costs by $10-$15 per hat. Real suede, though screen accurate, would not only be expensive, but also harder to clean. Additionally, if they ship their hats with their company sticker on ever brim, its leaves behind a shadow when removed from real suede (see the first picture).
I want to see this faux suede before I place the order, and will probably post a poll asking people's preference on the subject before placing the order.
I think that just about covers where we stand right now. That being said, I welcome comments - especially constructive criticism of the sample so we can get the final run correct.