Caps with a straight visor
What is the name of
The most familiar name for a cap with a straight visor is a baseball cap for most people. She got her "name" when in 1954 the designers of the American company New Era developed a special headdress for baseball players with sun protection. It gained particular popularity in the 70s and 80s of the twentieth century. It began to be worn not only by players, but also by fans, placing the logo of their favorite team on the front of the headdress. Subsequently, this type of clothing became widespread in all parts of the world.
Another name for such a headdress is rapper cap. So it began to be called due to the fact that many performers of the corresponding musical genre dressed in this attribute at concerts and in videos. Fashion migrated to fans of rap and hip-hop, who began to wear such caps without fail. It is worth noting that the visor of these products is not straight, but slightly curved, which does not prevent them from being attributed to the same species.
The third common name for a cap with a straight peak is snapback. Fashion connoisseurs say that snapbacks differ from baseball caps in the presence of a head size regulator located on the back.But in our country, this name is not widely used.
Features and Benefits
A baseball cap is a lightweight hat with hard edges and a visor.
Unlike a cap, it has a main distinguishing feature - fasteners are provided at the back to adjust the size. They can be made in the form of Velcro, buckles or special holes with grooves. This piece was designed specifically for baseball players who often lose their baseball cap while running. And with the help of fasteners, it is possible to pull it tightly over the head. The cap has no such adjusting parts.
home a distinctive detail of a baseball cap or snapback is a visor. It is made of plastic or other polymer material and may be straight or slightly curved.
There are special holes for ventilation of the head. with metal edges, called eyelets. The details of the head part are in most cases sewn with petals, there may be small labels with the name of the manufacturer on the seams.
There is an image on the front. There are a lot of options here: from the logo of the producing brand to the name of your favorite car brand, musical group, radio station, etc. Many companies provide the ability to apply your own image. It all depends on the imagination and desire of the customer.
The advantages of a cap with a straight visor are as follows:
- Protection from bright sunlight.
- The ability to adjust the desired size.
- Ventilation that allows the skin to breathe and not sweat.
- A huge variety of models, allowing you to choose a product for every taste.
- Stylish and elegant with maximum practicality.
Cool styles and models
Among the most popular styles, it is worth considering a snapback.Its classic version is a five-panel cap with a straight peak. Back size adjusters can be Velcro or buckle strap.
There are specially designed models for cyclists, which have strong fasteners that do not allow them to fly off even with strong headwind resistance. There are caps with a straight visor, equipped with special tabs that protect the ears. You can also find options for truckers, tourists, military.
Children's caps with a straight peak have sizes from 35 - for a newborn to 56 - for a child of 8-10 years. Many manufacturers, colors and models allow you to choose clothes for boys and girls for every taste. Main requirement: hats should be as strong as possible and adapted for active pastime of children.
There is no fundamental difference in the features of baseball caps for men and women.. The design remains about the same. But men's caps with a visor are usually made in discreet colors, with a minimum of decorative details and accessories. The most common headwear of this type for men with the emblem of sports clubs, car brands, camouflage.
Women's caps and snapbacks more diverse in color and the presence of additional details. They can be colorful, with sparkles or inserts in the form of flowers, with multi-colored patterns. For girls, it is important that the shape and design of such a headdress is combined with a hairstyle.
Colours, prints and logos
Choosing a color scheme and pattern on a headdress is very difficult due to the huge variety of products on offer. Individual characteristics of certain colors should be taken into account.
Red caps have a defiant look, well distinguish a person from the crowd.But best of all, the red color goes in combination with other dark shades, such as black petals and a bright scarlet visor. Pink glamorous options are suitable for women. A white cap is very practical in the summer heat, it will reflect the sun's rays, but it will also have to be washed more often.
There are models with non-uniform colors. Among them are camouflage caps with a desert or forest design, Cosmos textures with celestial bodies and constellations, with leopard spots or tiger stripes.
Next, it is worth considering what prints and logos exist on such hats. The highest quality caps have embroidery. Branded neat goods with embroidery or chevron from the most famous brands have a considerable cost. Cheaper and simpler options - with images applied with paint using various methods. You can design your own logo yourself, and then order it printed on a plain baseball cap.
Baseball caps with the coat of arms of famous sports clubs, such as Barcelona, Juventus or Spartak, are widespread. They go like hot cakes among the fans.
Children love caps with the emblems of their favorite cartoon characters: Batman, Spider-Man, Black Cape.
How to choose
Despite the versatility of sizes, adjustable back fasteners, it is worth try on a hat before buying. Worthcheck the quality of the material, the neatness and straightness of the seams, the hardness and elasticity of the visor. Logos and pictures should preferably be embroidered rather than printed. It would be useful to ask sellers about manufacturer, country of issue: if it is a famous brand, then it is original or not.
With what and how to wear
The traditional way to wear a cap is with the visor forward. This is exactly what was intended to protect the baseball players on the playing field from the sun.Many girls wear hats with a visor to the side to create an original image. The look will be very stylish if paired with the right hairstyle. And the option of wearing a visor back is common among hipsters and various informal movements.
Caps with visors are worn in most cases in combination with any kind of sportswear, but not only. They can be worn with summer casual attire, such as a T-shirt and shorts, a work uniform, a denim suit. And even with an evening dress at some shows you can see this headdress, but these are already the quirks of fashion designers and stylists.
Caps and baseball caps should not be worn with a business suit, shirt or vest.
What is the price
The budget version of Maxval caps can be purchased for 560 - 750 rubles.
Atributica & Club caps are somewhat more expensive, a good model can be found for 990 - 1000 rubles.
Items of the Nike SB Icon collection are presented for 1600 - 1740 rubles.
Stylish images
Maxval offers stylish men's visor caps with strong, neat seams and a variety of solid and textured color options.
Manufacturer Atributica & Club presents modern collections of headwear for every taste for sports and everyday wear.
Nike is arguably the most famous sportswear brand in the world. Among the products and model ranges of summer hats. The Nike SB Icon Collection offers a range of fashionable, eye-catching baseball caps.
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