5 Reasons Why 35,000+ Men Made This Denim Flat Cap Their Everyday Cap
Harrington & Co.'s Denim Vintage Cap comes up in our inbox more than any other piece of headwear, usually from readers who had given up on caps entirely. It is vintage-washed cotton, with an adjustable band on each side and a crown cut deep enough to sit down on the head instead of perching on it. One size covers 52 to 62cm (20.5 to 24.4 in). Below are the five reasons it keeps winning men over.
Why This One And Not Any Other Cap?
Nearly every cap in the shops is built the same way: one fixed size, stiff synthetic fabric, and a shape settled in a factory. It sits on your head and hopes for the best. If your head is not the head the pattern was drawn for, no amount of wearing it in will change that, which is the complaint we hear most often from readers over sixty.
Harrington build theirs the other way around. An adjustable band on each side lets the cap take the shape of your head, and the deeper panelled crown settles down properly rather than sitting on top. That single difference in construction seems to be why the men who tell us they "never found a cap that suits" tend to stop looking once they try it.
1. One Cap That Handles Every Job You'd Give It
The jobs readers actually want a cap to handle, from the morning dog walk to Sunday lunch:
2. Over 35,000 Men Wear One
Harrington & Co. are not a loud brand, which is part of why they took a while to reach us. Their stated belief is that a proper cap should offer comfort, confidence and character as well as style, and they largely leave the cap to make that case on its own.
It appears to be working. More than 35,000 men have ordered one, and they have left 6,719 reviews on Trustpilot, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Every one of those is public, so you can read the bad ones too before you spend a penny. This is the sort of thing that comes up:
"I'm commenting now on my second cap. The first one is so good that I needed another colour! And the personal service, ordering, tracking my order and receiving said items was top class."
"The one size fits all was perfect for me as I don't find cool hats like this that fit my big head. It looks good and quality is superior. I hardly know it's on my head."
"Great looking product, great value, free shipping, all were very nice to receive, thank you! I'm too old for baseball caps, looking forward to the new styled hats."
3. Built From Five Things That Matter, And Nothing That Doesn't
Turn most caps inside out and you find foam, glue and a plastic strap. Turn this one inside out and there are five things, each of them doing a job. The fit runs across 52 to 62cm (20.5 to 24.4 in).
4. What Customers Say Happens Next
No cap changes your life. But a cap you actually wear changes your mornings, and reading through the reviews, it follows a fairly predictable pattern:
Day 1: The Mirror Moment
The parcel arrives. You set the side bands once, put it on, and it sits down on the head properly first time.
Week 1: The Default Cap
It earns a peg by the front door and becomes the one reached for without thinking about it.
Month 1: The Comments Start
From wives, from children, from strangers at the next table. This is the point at which a lot of buyers go back for a second colour.
Month 3: It Becomes Yours
The cotton wears in and moulds to the wearer, the way good jeans do. It stops being a new purchase and starts being his cap.
5. No Foam. No Plastic. No Logo.
Everything a typical cap adds, this one leaves out. No foam stiffeners, no plastic strap, no branding across the forehead. What is left is a cap that settles onto the head and stays there, which is very likely why so many owners say they forget it is on.
And if it doesn't suit you? Every cap is covered by Harrington's 100-Day Fit Guarantee. Wear it, judge it in your own mirror, take your time. If it doesn't sit right, get in touch with them and they'll arrange a return or exchange.
Common Questions
Will it fit my head?
Almost certainly. The adjustable bands on each side cover 52 to 62cm (20.5 to 24.4 in), which takes in the vast majority of men, from smaller heads to genuinely large ones. Harrington publish a size chart on the product page. And if it still doesn't sit right, their 100-Day Fit Guarantee covers you.
I've never worn a flat cap. Will it suit me?
It is the worry we hear most, and it is also the most common theme in the five-star reviews. The vintage-washed finish reads relaxed rather than costume, so it isn't the leap from a baseball cap that men expect. Closer to the grown-up version of one. You have 100 days to decide in front of your own mirror, not theirs.
What is it made of?
Harrington list it as breathable organic cotton with a vintage wash, made in small batches, with genuine leather trim on selected styles. No foam stiffeners and no plastic strap.
Is it comfortable enough to wear all day?
That is what the construction is for. With no foam and no hardware there is nothing to pinch or dig, and the side bands keep it stable. Owners regularly report forgetting it is on, and that it holds in high wind.
What if it doesn't fit or doesn't suit me?
Every cap is covered by Harrington's 100-Day Fit Guarantee. If it doesn't sit right, contact them and they will arrange a return or exchange.
How should I care for it?
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Harrington advise against the washing machine, as it affects the shape and structure of the cap.
What are the shipping costs?
Harrington ship free worldwide on every order, with no minimum order value.