Hats

Hats

Hat Styles Explained

What Is a Military Cap?

A military cap, often called a patrol cap or field cap, is a flat-topped, structured cap with a short, stiff brim, based on the utility caps worn with service uniforms....

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Care & Cleaning

How to Clean a Hat With Dish Soap

To clean a hat with dish soap, mix a few drops of mild dish soap into cool water, dip a soft cloth or brush, and gently spot-clean the sweatband, brim,...

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Care & Cleaning

How to Clean a Flexfit Hat

To clean a Flexfit hat, spot-clean it or gently hand-wash it in cool water with mild soap, then reshape and air-dry. The key: never machine-wash it or put it in...

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Beanies

How to Pick a Beanie

To pick a beanie, match three things to how you’ll wear it: the material (wool for warmth, acrylic for affordable easy-care warmth, cotton for breathable everyday wear, or a blend),...

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Beanies

Are Beanies Good for Sleeping?

Are beanies good for sleeping? Yes, a soft, loose, breathable beanie keeps your head warm in a cold bedroom, tent, or drafty room, since a lot of body heat escapes...

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Buying Guides

Acrylic vs Cotton Hats: What’s the Difference?

Acrylic vs cotton hats: acrylic is a warm, affordable, easy-care synthetic most common in knit beanies and winter hats, while cotton is a soft, breathable natural fiber used in everyday...

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