Flat Peak Caps

Flat peak caps can conjure up a picture of Yorkshire moors and old men chewing hay! The reality is greatly different; headgear in general is enjoying a revival of interest amongst many, including the young, trendy set. The sporty man has adopted the flat peak cap as a variation on the baseball cap, still made in cotton, useful to shade the eyes when playing outdoor sports. The flat peak cap sits snugly on the head, and the peak offers shade from the sun, or protection from the rain. The style is extremely versatile; it can be made in a variety of materials, and is suitable for a range of occasions.

Style and flat peak caps

The basic style of a flat peak cap is one made from cotton with an adjustable strap at the back to fit most head sizes. They can be in any colour and are often covered in logos of sports teams or brand names. The trend more recently is to have a discreet logo so that the caps design is more prominent; this can range from a traditional check, to graphic art or plain colours for coordinating with outfits. More expensive flat peak caps are made from wool and are sized specifically in different widths so the customer returns to the traditional days of having his/her head measured. Classic styles such as those traditionally worn by the English farmer are back in fashion. Street boy urchin caps, reminiscent of Dickensian stories are all the rage and often worn by women as a fashion accessory.

Uses of flat peak caps

When buying headgear, most people think of it as a practical choice, meeting the need to keep the head warm. This has changed and nowadays hats, trilbies and flat peak caps are accessories to a style and a look. A cotton cap emblazoned with logos may be a sign of allegiance to a sports team, whilst at the same time protecting the head from sunburn. A stylish, herringbone tweed flat peak cap will keep its wearer warm, a good idea as you can lose 20-35% of body heat through the head. However, it is also extremely stylish, and as these types of cap are now available in many tweed mixes, they could be matched to outfits and add quirkiness and individuality to a persons’ wardrobe.