Hats & Headwear Knowledge Centre
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Hats & Headwear Knowledge Centre
Everything behind great headwear -- caps, beanies, brimmed hats, fabric and fit -- in ten plain-English hubs.
Headwear carries more specialist terminology than almost any other category, from crown construction to peak shapes and fibre choice. These ten hubs give you the full vocabulary so you can buy the right hat with confidence.
Hat Types
Caps, beanies and brimmed hats explained
Construction
Panels, crowns, peaks and closures
Materials & Fabrics
Cotton, wool, cashmere and technical fabrics
Performance
Warmth, breathability, sun and weather
Measurements & Fit
Head sizing, adjusters and getting the fit
Peak & Finishing
Peak shapes, closures and branding
Care
Washing, drying and reshaping headwear
Buying Guide
Style, season and use decided
Sustainability
Responsible fibres, recycled fabrics, standards
Brand Technologies
How the brands we stock make headwear
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