A
hat is more elaborate than a cap and is worn for formal occasions. This
headgear has a high crown, a brim, or both and are bigger than caps.
Materials Used
- Leather
- Canvas
- Cotton
- Felt
- Straw
- Wool
- Fur
Sizes
Every hat has a size. Low and medium priced hats are sized as small,
medium, large and extra large. The more expensive or high-end fabrics
have a numeric size and are made to perfectly fit the wearer's head. The
shape of hats are categorized as:
- Round oval hats
- Regular oval hats
- Long oval hats
Fashion Hats
With hats becoming a fashion accessory for men, manufacturers are
focusiing on designing stylish and more fashionable hats with smaller
brims of three or fewer inches.
A cap is a tight-fitting headdress worn by men for casual wear. This
fashion accessory has become quite popular in the last few years. These
caps are multipurpose and can be used for ports, protection from sun and
other activities.
Cap Buying Guide
A buyer must select a cap with care, depending on the purpose for which
he is buying the cap. Some of the popular styles that a buyer must know
and can choose from are:
- Fitted caps: These caps are traditional and worn for
sports like basketball etc. These caps are mostly made from 100%
wool and have a higher profile with a structured front.
- Adjustable caps: These caps are the most popular with men
as they can be easily adjusted to fit any head size. The materials
used for making such caps can range from cotton, to wool, mesh etc.
The caps can have plastic snaps, buckles and velcro as fastening or
closure system.
- Unstructured caps: These caps have a soft front that sits
lower on the head for a more casual look.
- Visors : These caps do not have a top, and are designed
to look like a headband with a brim. These caps are adjustable and
the rim is used for protecting the eyes. The caps are ideal for
summers.
- Bucket Caps: These economically priced caps are are
available in different materials and sizes.
| Cap
Measuring Chart |
| Head
size in inches |
Precise
hat size |
General hat size |
| 20 1/2 |
6 1/2 |
Small |
| 20 7/8 |
6 5/8 |
Small |
| 21 1/4 |
6 3/4 |
Small
|
| 21 5/8 |
6 7/8 |
Small
|
| 22 |
7 |
Medium
|
| 22 3/8 |
7 1/8 |
Medium |
| 22 3/4 |
7 1/4 |
Large |
| 23 1/8 |
7 3/8 |
Large |
| 23 1/2 |
7 1/2 |
Extra
Large |
| 23 7/8 |
7 5/8 |
Extra
Large |
| 24 1/4 |
7 3/4 |
Extra
Large |
| 24 5/8 |
7 7/8 |
Extra
Large |
| 25 |
8 |
Extra
Large |
