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Valucap S102 - Sandwich Trucker Cap - Red / Black
Selected Color: Red / Black34 colors
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Description
The Valucap S102 is the Sandwich Trucker Cap, a structured six-panel mid-profile cap with a buckram-backed cotton-twill front, a 100% polyester mesh back and a pre-curved sandwich visor with contrast trim, at one of the lowest unit costs in the structured-trucker class. It is the cap a decorator reaches for when a promotional or team program needs a firm-front trucker to embroider at volume without paying a branded-cap premium, the default for event giveaways, sports and crew caps, promotional product runs and decorators building a headwear line beside their tee program. The structured cotton-twill front gives a flat, firm panel for a logo, the mesh back keeps it breathable, the sandwich bill adds a two-tone contrast that reads on a plain crown, and the one-size hook-and-loop strap fits most heads.
The front panel, not the crown, decides the decoration on a structured trucker. Flat embroidery is the headline method, stitched into the buckram-backed cotton-twill front where the firm panel holds the stitch flat, and it is the default for a team or corporate logo on the S102. Three-dimensional puff embroidery also works here, since the structured buckram front gives the firm backing a raised foam stitch needs to stand up, the reason a structured trucker takes puff where a soft unstructured dad cap cannot. A woven or embroidered patch sews to the front for a clean branded badge, and a leather or PU patch stitches on for a premium outdoor look. A DTF or heat-transfer presses onto the cotton-twill front with a curved cap platen, run a white base on dark fronts so the art holds. Screen printing does not apply, since the curved seamed front is not a flat printable panel; route flat-art branding to a transfer or a sewn patch. Sublimation does not apply on the cotton-twill front, since dye-sublimation needs a polyester substrate, not a cotton panel; the poly mesh back is structural, not a decoration zone.
- Brand: Valucap
- Style: S102 (Sandwich Trucker Cap)
- Front: 100% cotton twill, buckram-backed
- Back: 100% polyester mesh
- Construction: structured six-panel mid-profile crown, pre-curved sandwich visor with contrast trim, hook-and-loop closure, tear-away label
- Fit: one size fits most, adjustable hook-and-loop strap
- Colors available: 34 combinations, most two-tone with a contrast sandwich bill, from White, Khaki and Gray to Black, Navy, Royal and Charcoal, plus neon-trim and camo options (check current availability on the product page)
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour before a large order
- Care: Spot clean. Do not machine wash structured caps. Do not iron decoration.
The reorder note specific to this style: confirm your exact two-tone combination before a repeat run, because the S102 colour card is mostly contrast pairings where the front colour and the sandwich-bill trim drive the look more than the crown alone, and the thread or patch contrast should be set against the front panel. The structured buckram front keeps the embroidery surface flat and consistent run to run, and it is the feature that separates the S102 from an unstructured dad cap that cannot hold puff. TheClothingSpace stocks the S102 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
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- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
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Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Embroidery | ✓ | the headline method; stitched into the buckram-backed cotton-twill front where the firm structured panel holds the stitch flat for a team or corporate logo |
| 3D Puff Embroidery | ✓ | the structured buckram front gives the firm backing a raised foam stitch needs to stand up, so the S102 takes puff where a soft unstructured dad cap cannot |
| Woven / Embroidered Patch | ✓ | sews to the cotton-twill front for a clean branded badge that reads well against the contrast sandwich-bill styling |
| Leather / PU Patch | ✓ | stitches to the front for a premium outdoor look; stitch the patch to the structured panel rather than relying on heat alone |
| DTF / Heat-Transfer | ✓ | presses onto the cotton-twill front with a curved cap platen; run a white base on dark fronts so small lettering and full-colour art hold |
| Screen Print | ✗ | the curved seamed front is not a flat printable panel; route flat-art branding to a DTF transfer or a sewn patch on the front |
| Sublimation | ✗ | the cotton-twill front is not a polyester substrate, so dye-sublimation will not bond; the poly mesh back is structural, not a decoration zone |
How Does the Valucap S102 Compare?
| Spec | Valucap S102 (Sandwich Trucker Cap) | Port Authority C112 (Snapback Trucker) | Yupoong 6606 (Retro Trucker) | Richardson 112 (Snapback Trucker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $4.15 | $6.41 | $6.98 | $8.48 |
| Weight | One size | One size | One size | One size |
| Yarn / Fabric | Cotton twill front, poly mesh back | Cotton/poly front, poly mesh back | Cotton/poly/nylon front, poly mesh | Cotton/poly front, poly mesh back |
| Fit | One size, hook-and-loop | One size, snapback | One size, snapback | One size, snapback |
| Construction | Structured mid-profile, sandwich bill | Structured mid-profile, flat bill option | Structured retro curved bill | Structured mid-profile, premium |
| Best For | Lowest-cost structured sandwich trucker | Value snapback trucker alternative | Retro curved-bill branded trucker | Premium benchmark trucker |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Light fronts (White, Khaki, Gray, Pink with contrast bills) | 100% cotton twill front | Run a dark or contrast thread and patch, and set a logo against the light front for a mark that reads cleanly |
| Dark fronts (Black, Navy, Royal, Charcoal, Red with contrast bills) | 100% cotton twill front | Run a light, metallic or tonal thread, and on a DTF transfer add a white base so the art holds against the dark front |
| Camo and neon-trim fronts (Green Camo, Charcoal with neon sandwich bills) | 100% cotton twill front | A woven or embroidered patch reads cleanest over a camo front where direct embroidery can get lost; pull thread from the neon trim for a tie-in |