We're gearing up to launch a brand new line of AirsoftC3 branded apparel... that is, if you want us to.
Want to get your hands on a limited edition AirsoftC3 trucker's hat?
TL:DR We're running a Kickstarter style campaign to launch some AirsoftC3 apparel. Our first product is a limited edition truckers hat going for $25. We need a minimum of 25 to get them made. If we get at least 30 orders everyone gets a free upgrade. ORDER LINK
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These 3 mockups show the color and placement of the embroidered patch. The actual hat will be similar, but slightly different. Keep reading to see what we mean.
About The Hat
It's a mid-profile, custom Richard 112 style Trucker Hat:
- SHAPE: Mid-Profile
- COLOR: black/black
- FABRIC: Cotton-Poly/Nylon Mesh
- VISOR: Precurved
- FIT & SIZE: Adjustable Snapback (One Size Fits Most)
The mockups above show the patch placement, but this image below shows the actual hat style. You can see the hight is a little lower (mid-profile), the bill is pre-curved similar to a ball cap.
The mid-profile is really popular and looks great.
The Patch
We're going with a custom embroidered patch of the AirsoftC3 shield in gray. If the project gets funded with the 25 order min we'll go ahead and order a few extra patches with a velcro backing that we'll use for giveaways and special events.
Hand Stitched or Hot Pressed?
Both look great, but there are some differences.
Hot pressed patches are attached using a machine with high heat to seal the patch onto the hat and is a more budget friendly option. This process may leave the hat with a slight indentation from where the machine was used and lack the hand crafted feel of a stitched product.
Hand stitching uses a needle and matching thread. It gives the hats the authentic look/feel of classic patch hats and will last forever.
Here's a side by side comparison. Left is heat pressed, right is hand stitched.
Here's a close up of the hand stitched one:
If we hit the 25 order minimum we'll go with the heat pressed option.
If we hit 30 orders we'll upgrade everybody to hand stitched at no extra cost.
Cost
Hats will be $25, which includes tax and shipping (U.S. Only. If outside the U.S. leave a comment and we'll talk).
It turns out that creating a custom hat isn't cheap. The shop needs to design and embroider a custom patch, buy the hat, press or hand stitch the patch to the hat, charge tax, ship it to us then we ship it to you.
They won't even do runs smaller than 25 hats, so we need to get at least 25 orders to meet the minimum run size.
It'll take 5-7 weeks to get the hat to you, which is a test of patience for sure, but it should get to you before Christmas.
Here's How It Works
Before we start cranking out tons of hats and shirts we want to make sure you guys ACTUALLY want them. So we're running a KickStarter style campaign to make sure we have enough orders in hand to meet the 25 order minimum from the manufacturer.
We're going to get the above hat made IF, and only IF, we get 25 orders in 10 days. If we get 30 orders in 10 days everyone will be upgraded to a hand stitched patch.
If we don't hit the 25 goal we'll refund everyone's money back and we'll scrap the project.
How do I Order
Click this SPECIAL ORDER LINK and it'll open a PayPal payment page. You don't need a PayPal account, because they'll accept regular credit cards just fine.
After you place your order go ahead and leave a comment on this post with something like, I ordered my hat". This way you'll get an email when we leave progress updates.
What else can I do to help?
- Share this post with your airsoft teammates.
- Share the link on social media, your blog or website.
- Suggest your local field order a few hats for giveaways or prizes.
- Beg your parents to buy you one for Christmas.
We need the community's support to make this a reality.
Let's see what you guys can do. SPECIAL ORDER LINK
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