Different Types of Hat Closures

When choosing a hat, there are so many things to consider first, both in terms of style and suitability. Especially if you are looking for a custom hat.

It's not just about the texture, construction or materials used, but everything, even the smallest details of the design matter. Now let's discuss the types of hat closures.

Two Types of Hat Closures

In a nutshell, there are two different variants of hat closures.

1. Adjustable closure

2. non-adjustable (also known as fitted hat closure)

Adjustable closures

A second type that comes in a variety of designs and colors is the adjustable hat closure. This type of closure allows you to adjust the size of the hat, and unlike fitted hats, they have an opening on the back directly above the closure to allow room for necessary adjustments.

They are usually cheaper than their fitted counterparts. These types of hats are usually more popular than fitted hats, not only because they are cheaper, but because buyers don't have to worry about measurements and sizing before they buy.

For this sole reason, adjustable hats are often preferred for group activities such as team sports (softball, baseball, etc.).

As mentioned earlier, one of the obvious advantages of adjustable closures is the opening in the back that allows men or women with long hair to tie their hair into a ponytail and remove it from the opening rather than uncomfortably or awkwardly tucking it into the hat.

Non-adjustable cap closure

Let's start with the non-adjustable or fitted cap closure. This is obvious from the name itself, as these types of caps do not have any type of medium or mechanism to adjust the size of the cap and fit a specific head size and have stretchable fabric that fits your head.

They also need to be measured before they can fit your head properly. You can recognize this type of closure by the back of the hat's closure.

Different variations of hat closures

▷Cloth: This type of strap comes in two different forms. One is a slide that allows the end of the strap to be tucked in for resizing, and the other is a metal buckle with eyelets that allow the strap to fit through the eyelets.

▷Velcro: You may be familiar with this one as it is used for a wide variety of garments (mainly shoes) Velcro straps are probably one of the least cumbersome and most comfortable closures to wear on a hat as it only requires you to tie one it on the other side.

▷Elastic: Very similar to Velcro, an elastic hat closure is like wearing an overall stretchable hat on your head because it doesn't require any work or adjustment to wear on your head. As the name implies, the elastic closure is long enough to fit snugly.

▷Leather: Leather will give your hat a classic quality and craftsmanship. These types of straps often use metal buckles or adjustable slides, which can give you more options for looks.

▷Plastic: Choosing plastic straps is another option for hat enthusiasts who want to learn about different types of hat buckles.