The Different Types of Hats You Need To Know
Hats have transitioned into one of the popular must-have fashion accessories for their attractive qualities and cool vibes. People from all walks of life right from celebrities to high-schoolers stock their everyday wardrobe with hats and caps to make a statement. It is helpful to know the various pieces that comprise the structure of the hat and the terms used to describe each part before you decide which kind of hat best suits your purpose.
What Are the Different Types of Hats?
When you hear the word “hat,” you might immediately think about a baseball cap. Or maybe your mind goes right to a jaunty top hat. Amazingly, there are over 100 different types of hat that exist in the universe!
You can choose from the following styles:
The baseball cap became popular in the 1860s when it was worn by the Brooklyn Excelsiors. This team went on to become the Dodgers, and we went on to wear these hats all the time – even when we’re not catching flyballs!
Snapbacks
New Era Cap in New York changed the game with snapbacks. These structured hats became synonymous with hip hop in the early 90s, and they’ve been a favorite among millennials and Gen Z’ers ever since.
Your old man can be embarrassing sometimes, but you have to admit, he looks pretty cool in his dad hat! This style, which became popular in the 90s, has a flat brim and a slouchy, unfitted look. It pairs especially well with dad sneakers, aka, white gym shoes!
Trucker Hats
Unless you lived under a rock in the 2000s, you know all about the trucker hat craze. These were baseball caps with mesh backs that were worn by celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake. Trucker hats aren’t as trendy now, but who knows? Maybe in a few years they’ll make a comeback!
Visors
Tennis stars, golfers, and volleyball players love wearing visors. In fact, these hats were originally designed for use in outdoor sports.
There are a lot of options to choose from when looking for a promotional baseball cap. Do want more of a fashion or casual cap, something that people will were in everyday life? Or are you looking for a cap to wear to the gym or other exercise activities? Or maybe a hat for your employees to wear while working or out in the field? Here are a few different styles of baseball caps to choose from:
Dad Hats – A dad hat is usually an unstructured baseball hat with six-panels and an adjustable snapback hat closure. One of our best sellers is our Cotton Dad Hat, it is made of a soft, washed cotton twill, comes in a variety of colors. It can be customized with your logo via embroidery or screen printing on the front, back or sides. This twill cap is a great option for an everyday hat and it is not just for dads.
Performance and Flexfit – If you are looking for a cap that is good for the gym or other physical activities, you’ll want to look for a Performance sports hat. These hats are usually polyester or a poly-blend and help with moisture wicking and are more breathable than other hats. The closures tend to be flexfit (elastic) or Velcro adjustable straps. Our most popular option is this FlexFit Pro-formacne hat. But we have many options including this Nike Dri-fit or the Adidas Performance Relaxed Cap.
Fashion Caps – Baseball caps can be their own fashion statement. So you will want to consider your audience when choosing a hat. Some people may prefer a flat bill hat, like our 6-panel snapback. Or others may prefer a more low profile cap like our New Era Adjustable.
Trucker Hats – Instead of being made of one fabric like a typical baseball cap, the front section of a trucker cap above the bill is usually a polyester or cotton or traditionally foam and the back half is a mesh for breathability. The front of the hat is usually structured and stands up stiffer than an unstuctured hat like the dad hat, this makes the custom trucker hat taller than most baseball caps and a great place to advertise your brand. These hats were traditionally worn by truckers (hence the name), farmers and other rural workers, but became more popular with younger and urban groups.
The most important thing to consider when selecting a custom baseball cap is what would the people you are choosing it for actually like to wear. Are they a younger demographic? Are they active? Do they like bright colors or something more subtle or muted. If you have a mixed audience, maybe mix and match a few styles. Luckily, unlike other apparel, most baseball caps are considered unisex, so they are great options to giveaway to everyone.
how to clean a hat
1. fill a sink with warm(not hot)water
Avoid using hot water as it can distort the brim of the hat. While filling up the sink, add a tablespoon of laundry detergent to the water. Do not use any detergents that contain bleach.
2. pretreat problem areas
Dip the hat in the water mixture and then, using a solvent-based product like Shout (shampoo can also work wonders) and a toothbrush, gently scrub dirty areas such as the sweatband. Be especially careful around stitching and logos.
3. leave your hat to soak
Let your cap soak in the soapy mix for a few hours—the deeper the stains, the longer the soak! (Now’s your chance for that beer break.) Feel free to check on the hat during this time, and repeat step 3 for any areas that appear to need extra attention.
4. rinse your hat with warm water
Give your hat a quick rinse to remove any suds before setting it aside to dry.
5. dry your hat
Don’t walk away just yet! This is actually one of the more critical steps. You’re taking the time to hand wash your baseball cap which means it’s probably one of your favorite and most-worn hats. If you love the way it perfectly fits your head, make sure you dry your hat on a container or balled-up towel to maintain its form.
If your hat is drying on a container, place the container on top of a towel to absorb excess water.
Custom hats are also a great addition to a custom tote swag bag or swag box. Or pair them up with some custom t-shirts, branded sweatshirts or hoodies or other promotional giveaways to make a lasting impression for your brand.