Most of us would be pretty hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't been associated with baseball caps at some point in time. But, did you know, involved in the anatomy of a baseball cap are eyelets, crowns, sandwiches, and more? Sandwiches? That's right. There are many baseball cap components, in fact, that all join together to create the hat many of us are so very fond of.
Just for fun, let's break down all the components of a baseball cap.
There are adjustable closures, stretch fit, and fitted caps. Sized by inches, a fitted cap’s back is closed. For the cap to fit properly, you’ll need to do some measuring and match that up to a specific hat size. Adjustable hats can come with a snap together plastic strap across the back (snapbacks), a Velcro strap, a cloth strap with a buckle (for adjustment), or even elastic.
The visor of your cap may be referred to as the brim or the bill, as well. The technical term, however, is visor. It can be slightly pre-curved, excessively pre-curved, or flat. With the fabric of choice, on the front of the crown, this plastic piece appears. Remember when we said the word "sandwich"? Here it comes…
The sandwich refers to the following: Between the bottom and the top of the visor, an extra layer of a different color can be included. It may also have a logo on it or a woven label. To the appearance of the cap, a little flavor is added by the sandwich. It also provides room for added personalization.
In each panel – six in the case of a six-panel hat – embroidered holes (eyelets) can be found where most caps are concerned. The eyelets are frequently left off, however, if mesh back panels make up the construction of the hat. After all, the ventilation role played by the eyelets isn't needed, thanks to the mesh. Eyelets can be either metal or sewn.
Because your hat has a crown (see below), should it not have a jewel? Well, it does. That would be the button on top. All the panels are held together at this point. Using the same fabric as the cap, it is either a metal or plastic cloth-covered button.
This is exactly what you’d expect it to be. A band around the inside of your cap to absorb sweat. It touches your head, so your cap doesn't have to. It also provides better comfort. Did you know, by 5° or more, the temperature of your hat’s fabric can actually be reduced by a cooling sweatband?
Some people just looked at that subheading and said… "The what?" To make a structured cap, the two front panels have this stiff woven fabric in them. In other words – the buckram. To help you stand out in a crowd, the buckram gives you just the right height.
The top of the cat is referred to as its crown. Panels make up the crown. Though a baseball cap can have five or four panels, there are typically six. Many of the components listed above join together to make the crown of your cap.
