Key Facts
- AeroSphere tech fabric — designed to help with cooling and moisture wicking
- SPF 30 sun protection
- Natural 4-way stretch
- Pre-curved visor
- Hook-and-loop closure
Description
The Ahead Stratus Performance Cap is a structured cap made with smooth AeroSphere tech fabric designed to help with cooling and moisture wicking. It has natural 4-way stretch for a form-fitting feel, a pre-curved visor, and a hook-and-loop closure.
The cap offers SPF 30 sun protection and is PVC free.
Specifications
| Brand | Ahead |
|---|---|
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
10 methods
Embroidery, Heat Transfer, Laser — Patch, Embroidery — Quad Raised Motif, Embroidery — 3D Puff, Heat Transfer — Vintage Label, and Embroidery — Applique are available for this cap.
Embroideryone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
Embroidery stitches your design directly into the fabric, building artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge. Each shape reads as a clean, saturated block, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling, and wear through repeated washing.
Heat Transfer1 color/location included · one-time setup $110.00 · Up to 4 colors
Heat transfer prints your design in premixed spot inks onto a film, then bonds that film to the surface under heat and pressure. Each color goes down as its own solid ink, so edges stay crisp and color stays even across the mark. The result reads as a smooth, thin bonded layer — low-profile and flexible enough to move with the fabric, not ink soaked into the cloth.
Laser — Patchone-time setup $110.00
Laser patch (laser leatherette patch) uses precision laser engraving to burn away the surface layer of a synthetic leather patch, exposing a contrasting tone beneath — no ink or added color involved. The finished patch is sewn or affixed to the item. The result is a slightly recessed, two-tone etch you can feel, with a rugged finish that resists washing, sun, and outdoor wear. Crisp edges and bold marks resolve cleanly; very fine lines and smooth gradients lose definition.
Embroidery — Quad Raised MotifFull-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $110.00
Quad raised motif builds the design up in layered stitching so the finished mark stands proud of the surface with a sculpted, premium feel. It reads strongest on simple, chunky artwork — block letters, monograms, and solid shapes — where the raised profile catches light and shadow. Thread colors are selected per design.
Embroidery — 3D PuffFull-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $110.00
3D embroidery (puff embroidery) places foam beneath the thread, then wraps stitching over it so the design lifts off the surface as dimensional, sculpted relief. The mark reads as rounded, shadowed contours with real height and a soft tactile edge. Thread colors are saturated and wash-durable; bold shapes hold cleanly while fine lines soften under the foam.
Heat Transfer — Vintage Labelone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
The vintage label construction produces your artwork as a bordered fabric label and bonds it to the item with heat and pressure, giving a crafted, tag-like badge that reads differently from ink printed directly on the fabric. It comes in three appearance variants — a standard bordered label, a 3D version built up into a raised profile, and an open-edged version cut without a sealed border for a softer, heritage look. Colors are reproduced within the label program's palette, and the applied badge holds up well to wear and washing.
Heat Transfer — Vintage Labelone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
The vintage label construction produces your artwork as a bordered fabric label and bonds it to the item with heat and pressure, giving a crafted, tag-like badge that reads differently from ink printed directly on the fabric. It comes in three appearance variants — a standard bordered label, a 3D version built up into a raised profile, and an open-edged version cut without a sealed border for a softer, heritage look. Colors are reproduced within the label program's palette, and the applied badge holds up well to wear and washing.
Heat Transfer — Vintage Labelone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
The vintage label construction produces your artwork as a bordered fabric label and bonds it to the item with heat and pressure, giving a crafted, tag-like badge that reads differently from ink printed directly on the fabric. It comes in three appearance variants — a standard bordered label, a 3D version built up into a raised profile, and an open-edged version cut without a sealed border for a softer, heritage look. Colors are reproduced within the label program's palette, and the applied badge holds up well to wear and washing.
Embroidery — Appliqueone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
Applique (tackle twill) cuts your design into contrasting fabric shapes and stitches them onto the item, each edge secured in thread so the shape sits slightly proud of the base. Large logos stay soft and flexible, fabric fill replacing the dense thread that makes full embroidery feel stiff. The applied result is tactile and layered: you feel distinct cloth panels and a raised stitched border, with each shape's own fabric carrying the color. Color comes from the fabric and thread themselves, so bold solid shapes stay crisp and saturated, and the stitched edges hold through repeated washing without peeling.
Embroidery — Appliqueone-time setup $110.00 · Full color
Applique (tackle twill) cuts your design into contrasting fabric shapes and stitches them onto the item, each edge secured in thread so the shape sits slightly proud of the base. Large logos stay soft and flexible, fabric fill replacing the dense thread that makes full embroidery feel stiff. The applied result is tactile and layered: you feel distinct cloth panels and a raised stitched border, with each shape's own fabric carrying the color. Color comes from the fabric and thread themselves, so bold solid shapes stay crisp and saturated, and the stitched edges hold through repeated washing without peeling.
Production & Delivery
approx. 5 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: approximately 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default full-color imprint in one location. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 25 pieces with Embroidery.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 25–49 pieces $23.19 each, 50–99 pieces $22.39 each, 100–299 pieces $21.64 each, 300–5,000 pieces $20.61 each. Prices are per unit.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $110.00 per order.
- How long does production take?
- Production typically takes approximately 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Embroidery (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color); Heat Transfer (1 color/location included · one-time setup $110.00 · Up to 4 colors); Laser — Patch (one-time setup $110.00); Embroidery — Quad Raised Motif (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $110.00); Embroidery — 3D Puff (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · one-time setup $110.00); Heat Transfer — Vintage Label (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color); Heat Transfer — Vintage Label (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color); Heat Transfer — Vintage Label (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color); Embroidery — Applique (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color); Embroidery — Applique (one-time setup $110.00 · Full color).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does an embroidered logo look like?
- Embroidery stitches the design directly into the fabric, building the artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling and wear through repeated washing. More about Embroidery →
- What artwork is a poor fit for embroidery?
- Hairline strokes, very small type and continuous-tone gradients. Each stitch occupies real space in the fabric, so fine lines and small text round off and shading cannot be reproduced. Embroidery is at its best with logos and lettering built from bold, solid shapes, where each color stitches as its own thread shade. For photographic or gradient artwork choose a full-color method; for crisp hairline detail choose screen print. More about Embroidery →
- How are embroidery thread colors matched to my brand colors?
- Each color in the design is stitched in a solid thread shade chosen to match your artwork. Where a product offers it, Pantone (PMS) color matching is an option for an additional charge per color, selecting the thread closest to your Pantone reference; otherwise the embroiderer picks the nearest standard thread color. More about Embroidery →
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SKU: GME0002332IN STOCK
SKU: GME0002332
Ahead Stratus Performance Cap
Starting At$20.61each
An everyday performance cap suited to teams, staff, outdoor events, and company events.
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