Hat Types
Headwear carries more specialist names than almost any other category, and the terms are used loosely on the high street. This hub sets out the main hat types you will meet across our range -- grouped by caps, beanies and brimmed styles -- so you can shop by the right name.
Caps
Baseball Cap
The classic rounded, six-panel cap with a curved peak -- the default casual cap.
What defines it
A baseball cap has a structured or soft six-panel crown, a curved peak and an adjustable or fitted back. It is the most versatile cap style.
Who it suits
Baseball caps suit almost any casual outfit and every head shape, sitting at the heart of a relaxed wardrobe.
Dad Cap
A soft, unstructured six-panel cap with a low-profile crown and curved peak.
What defines it
A dad cap uses an unstructured crown that sits low and slightly slouched, usually with a strapback and a pre-curved peak.
Who it suits
Dad caps suit an understated, minimal look and are the easiest cap to wear straight out of the box.
Snapback
A structured flat-peak cap with a plastic snap closure at the back.
What defines it
A snapback has a high, structured crown, a flat peak and a row of adjustable plastic snaps. It reads sportier and more streetwear.
Who it suits
Snapbacks suit a bolder, street-led style and give a one-size-adjustable fit across most head sizes.
Trucker Cap
A foam-and-mesh cap with a structured front panel and breathable mesh back.
What defines it
A trucker cap pairs a stiff foam front with a mesh rear half and a snap closure, making it light and highly breathable.
Who it suits
Trucker caps suit hot weather and a casual, retro look, and are the most ventilated cap style.
Fitted Cap
A structured cap with no adjuster, made to a specific head size for a clean fit.
What defines it
A fitted cap has a closed, sized back band and no strap or snap, giving the cleanest silhouette of any cap.
Who it suits
Fitted caps suit those who know their head size and want a precise, seamless look with no adjuster on show.
Five Panel Cap
A flat-fronted cap built from five panels for a boxy, streetwear silhouette.
What defines it
A five-panel cap uses a single seamless front panel flanked by four more, giving a low, flat-fronted, urban shape.
Who it suits
Five-panels suit a fashion-led, streetwear wardrobe and sit lower and flatter than a baseball cap.
Beanies
Beanie
A close-fitting knitted hat that covers the head and often the ears for warmth.
What defines it
A beanie is a knitted cap with no brim, worn snug to the head. It is the core cold-weather headwear piece.
Who it suits
Beanies suit every winter wardrobe. Fabric and fold define the style, from fine merino to chunky ribbed wool.
Cuffed Beanie
A beanie with a folded-up brim for a double layer over the ears.
What defines it
A cuffed beanie is knitted longer and folded back at the hem, doubling the fabric over the ears for extra warmth and a neat line.
Who it suits
Cuffed beanies are the classic, most versatile beanie shape, and let you adjust length by how deep you fold.
Bobble Hat
A beanie topped with a pom-pom, usually chunky-knit for winter.
What defines it
A bobble hat adds a wool or faux-fur pom to the crown of a beanie, typically in a chunkier, warmer knit.
Who it suits
Bobble hats suit a playful, cold-weather look and are a staple of ski and winter-holiday dressing.
Brimmed and formal
Bucket Hat
A soft, downward-sloping all-round brim hat in cotton or technical fabric.
What defines it
A bucket hat has a stitched-down 360-degree brim and a soft crown, offering all-round sun and light-rain cover.
Who it suits
Bucket hats suit festivals, holidays and a casual streetwear look, and pack flat for travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a snapback and a dad cap?
A snapback has a high, structured crown with a flat peak and plastic snap closure for a sporty street look; a dad cap is soft and unstructured with a low crown and pre-curved peak for an understated fit.
What is the difference between a baseball cap and a five-panel cap?
A baseball cap has a rounded six-panel crown and curved peak; a five-panel cap has a flat single front panel and a lower, boxier silhouette favoured in streetwear.
What is a cuffed beanie?
A cuffed beanie is knitted longer and folded back at the hem, creating a double layer of fabric over the ears for extra warmth and a neat, classic finish.