Cap Styles Explained: Snapback, Fitted, Trucker and Dad Hat

Not sure which cap is which? Here is a quick guide.

Snapback

A structured cap with a flat or slightly curved brim and an adjustable snap at the back.

Fitted

Sized to your head with no adjuster. Clean look, but you need the right size.

Trucker

A foam front with mesh at the back. Light and breathable.

Dad hat

A soft, unstructured cap with a curved brim and an adjustable strap.

5 panel

A flat front with five panels, usually a low profile and a modern shape.

Choosing

Think about fit first. See how to choose a cap that fits.

Structured and unstructured

A structured cap has a firm front panel that holds its shape. An unstructured cap is softer and sits closer to the head. Both come in curved and flat brim versions.

Common types

Snapbacks adjust with a snap, fitted caps come in exact sizes, trucker caps have a mesh back, and dad caps are soft, curved and strapback. See snapback vs fitted cap.

How to choose

Pick by fit first, then by how structured you want it to look. See our caps.

Quick answers

Which cap is best for everyday wear?

A dad hat or a snapback.

Do snapbacks fit everyone?

They are adjustable, so mostly yes.

How do I care for a cap?

See caps care.

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