Dad Hat Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
Show a side mark the way it will actually look: on a dad hat mockup.
Sports teams and merch shops tend to get the most out of files like this. A small tip: caps show logos small and curved; a simplified version of the mark reads much better than the full logo.
Print-on-demand shops use images like this for listings, so the realism of the folds matters more than people think. Add a hoodie or sweatshirt shot next to it and you have a basic collection page.
Works well for
- A side mark
- An embroidered logo
- A small patch design
The file is made by Zippypixels. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Dad Hat Mockup: editable parts
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Print design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights
- Folds and wrinkles that wrap your print
- Background colour
Editing the Dad Hat Mockup, step by step
- Prepare the graphic flat, without shadows or fake texture. The mockup adds those.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Change the fabric colour with the colour fill layer.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
One more thing: if the print looks too sharp, a very slight blur (0.3 px) makes it sit into the fabric.
Ways to use this Dad Hat Mockup
- Present a small patch design in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show an embroidered logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a side mark on your online shop or product page.
Good to know
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
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Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Zippypixels. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the cap?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the fabric colour?
Almost every apparel mockup has a colour fill or adjustment layer for the garment. Double-click its thumbnail and pick your colour.
