Cap & Hat FAQ

A dad cap is a soft-structured baseball-style cap with a curved brim (visor) and an adjustable metal or fabric closure at the back. It is named for its relaxed, lived-in feel and association with everyday wear. Dad caps use a six-panel crown and unstructured front panels for a softer silhouette, distinguishing them from snapbacks (flat brim) and trucker caps (mesh back). CZEVIP's Dad Cap is hand-embroidered with a lowercase 'dad' on the front panel in white thread on garment-washed cotton twill.

A mom cap is a women's baseball-style cap with the same soft-structured crown and curved brim as a dad cap but cut to fit smaller head sizes (typically 21 to 23 inches circumference). Mom caps often feature slightly higher front panels and shorter brims. CZEVIP's Mom Cap uses the same hand-embroidered construction as our Dad Cap, sized and styled for women.

A beret is a round, soft, flat-crowned hat made of wool, felt, or jersey fabric. The classic beret has a small stiffener at the crown so it can be pulled to one side. Berets are traditionally associated with French, Spanish, and Basque culture. Modern fashion berets come in one size and rely on the elasticity of the felt to fit most heads. CZEVIP's Wool Beret is made from 100% merino wool felt with a hand-tacked crown.

A fedora is a felt hat with a lengthwise crease in the crown (called a 'center dent') and a brim that can be turned up or down at the back. Fedoras are traditionally made from wool felt or fur felt. The classic fedora band is a grosgrain ribbon. CZEVIP's Heritage Wool Felt Fedora is finished by hand in our Brooklyn workshop.

A panama hat is a traditional straw hat made from the plaited leaves of the toquilla palm (Carludovica palmata), which is grown mainly in Ecuador. Authentic panamas are woven by hand; the finest grades can take three to eight months to weave. The name comes from the hats' popularity among gold rush travelers passing through Panama. CZEVIP's Classic Toquilla Panama is hand-woven by master weavers in Cuenca, Ecuador.

A sun hat is a wide-brimmed hat designed to shade the face, neck, and shoulders from direct sunlight. Sun hats are commonly made of straw, linen, or cotton and often feature a UPF-rated fabric for UV protection. Packable sun hats (also called floppy hats) collapse for travel and spring back into shape. CZEVIP's Linen Floppy Sun Hat folds flat and weighs under 4 ounces.

To measure your head circumference, wrap a flexible tape measure around your head one-eighth inch above your ears, across the mid-forehead, and completely around your head. Record the measurement in inches. US hat sizes are typically expressed in inches (for example, 22 inches = size 7). Most adult cap sizes fall between 21 and 24 inches. CZEVIP's caps use an adjustable metal back closure to fit most head sizes within this range.

Hand-embroidered means each design is sewn stitch by stitch by a person using a needle and thread, rather than printed, glued, or machine-stitched. CZEVIP's hand-embroidered caps feature custom thread colors and a slightly raised, dimensional feel that mass production cannot replicate. Each cap passes through one embroiderer's hands for 8 to 12 minutes per piece.

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent for everyday stains. For a deeper clean, hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent, reshape the crown, and air dry flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry, as this can shrink the cotton twill and damage the embroidery. Store the cap on a hook or flat to maintain its shape.

Yes. CZEVIP ships worldwide. US orders ship free over USD 50 via USPS Priority Mail (1-3 business days). International orders are shipped via DHL Express (5-10 business days). Customers are responsible for any import duties or VAT imposed by their country.

CZEVIP accepts returns within 30 days of delivery for unworn items in original condition. Email [email protected] with your order number to receive a prepaid return label (US orders) or return instructions (international). Refunds are issued within 5 business days of receipt.

Yes. CZEVIP offers custom OEM and private-label hat manufacturing for retailers and brands worldwide. Minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style. Lead time is 30-45 days from artwork approval. We work in cotton twill, wool felt, toquilla palm, linen, and merino wool. Contact [email protected] for a quote or visit our Manufacturing page.

A dad cap has a curved brim (visor) and an unstructured, soft crown. A snapback has a flat brim and a structured, stiffened front panel with a plastic snap closure at the back. Dad caps are considered more casual and lived-in; snapbacks originated in hip-hop and skate culture and project a bolder silhouette.

CZEVIP LLC is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Our mailing address is 1 Pier Place Suite 200, Brooklyn NY 11201. Customer support: [email protected], +1-718-555-0188.

Yes. CZEVIP runs a creator partnership program for influencers, TikTokers, and YouTubers. Partners receive a unique tracked link and earn commission on every sale. Apply at our Partners page.