Everything you need to Know before Buying Trucker Caps
By: Melody Posted on: Feb 9, 2022In the last two decades, the versatile and stylish trucker cap has become a favorite of athletes, adventures, celebrities, and almost every hat lover.
Why are trucker caps so popular? Why do they continue to take the fashion world by storm? Should you get one as well?
Before we get to the answers, let’s take a look at the origin features of a trucker cap.
What is a trucker hat
A trucker cap bears a resemblance to the standard baseball thanks to features like a curved brim and a button at the top. However, the differences lie in the mesh back panel and often, broader foam-filled front panels.
The trucker hat traces its history back to the early 1970s when it was used as a promotional accessory. The term trucker cap was a reference to its earliest users - truck drivers - and the name stuck. Thanks to their convenience and style, today trucker caps are worn by people from all walks of life.
What are the features of a trucker cap?
Here are the characteristics that make a trucker cap unique.
Breathable Mesh Back
Unlike regular baseball caps that are made of the same material throughout, trucker hats have a mesh back panel that is made of polyester. The lightweight mesh adds breathability and quicker cool-down making this cap the ideal choice for warmer temperatures.
Adjustable Snapback Closures
Trucker caps available at Capbargain come with an adjustable snapback closure making it easy to fit your head. You can also fasten the cap tighter when running or engaged in other physical activities.
Elevated Crown
The front panels are usually filled with foam on the inside to give the crown a slightly elevated structure. This makes them the perfect place for your design or logos
What are the different types of trucker caps?
If you like to choose from a lot of style options, trucker caps won’t disappoint you. The versatility of styles makes it easy to find the perfect cap for style preferences or your brand image.
Foam front trucker cap
This cap comes with a 5-panel crown, with the front one made of foam. The foam front panel stands up straight and stiff, almost making the cap a portable billboard for your designs.
6 Panel trucker caps
6 panel trucker caps look almost like a baseball cap with the exception of the mesh back panel.
Flat Visor trucker caps
This is the flat billed variant of a trucker cap. You can find it in 5 panel and 6 panel styles.
Camo trucker caps
Meshed back caps with camouflage patterns are a thematic headwear for hunting and other adventures in the wilderness.
When and How to Wear a Trucker Hat
Trucker caps are a summer staple that keeps your head cool, even on a hot sunny day. The mesh back allows ample airflow and keeps your head from sweating as you have fun on the beach or pool. You can also wear this cap on spring and early autumn days when it is still not that cold.
Trucker caps are a summer staple that keeps your head cool, even on a hot sunny day. The mesh back allows ample airflow and keeps your head from sweating as you have fun on the beach or pool. You can also wear this cap on spring and early autumn days when it is still not that cold.
Although originally intended as promotional wear, these meshed back caps can be styled for any occasion - college, work, or parties. Here are three ways to wear them without looking out of place.
Bill facing front
If you are shooting for a simple laidback look, wear the cap naturally facing forward. This classic position with the cap fitted to the head is straightforward, comfortable, and ideal for formal events.
Bill facing backward
Wearing a trucker cap backward to create a cool laid-back vibe is a look favored by the youngsters. Make sure that the bill points slightly down and is not facing straight backward.
Bill pulled up
If you want the traditional look but with a bold twist to it, place the hat facing forward with the bill coming and lift the bill up so that it moves from your forehead to just past your hairline.
Are trucker hats still in style?
The trucker cap made its way back to the fashion world at the dawn of this century and has been an integral part of pop culture thanks to its popularity among various musical and artistic communities. With many actors, singers, athletes, and other celebrities spotted every day sporting a trucker hat, it's not far-fetched to say that this sporty headgear is here to stay.
Best trucker cap styles
At CapBargain, we have a huge selection of wholesale trucker hats, including foam front trucker hats, 5-panel trucker caps, camo trucker hats, flat visor trucker hats, and more. Here are some of our top picks.
1. OTTO Cap 39-169
The OTTO 39-169 foam front trucker hat is made with 100% Polyester front and 100% Nylon mesh back. This 5-panel cap featuring a curved visor, seamless front panel, 8 rows stitching on visor, matching fabric undervisor, sweatband, & braid gives you a traditional look.
2. OTTO 132-1037
OTTO 132-1037 snapback trucker hat is made with 100% Polyester front and 100% Nylon mesh back. This 5-panel cap features a seamless foam front panel with lining, 8 rows stitching on visor for durability, matching fabric undervisor, matching color sweatband, and adjustable plastic snap closure and is available in solid colors and double tone variants.
3. OTTO Cap 32-467
Made with 65-35 Polyester Cotton front and 100% Polyester Back, this low fitting 6-panel cap features a Firm Front Panel Matching Undervisor and plastic adjustable snap. You can find this Cotton Twill Low Profile cap in over 50 unique colors at CapBargain.
How to customize a trucker hat?
Since day one, custom trucker caps have been a favorite of markets for promoting their brand name and logo. Today, custom trucker hats are used by businesses as promo products or corporate uniforms, and fashion lovers who want to bring their identity to their headwear, or anyone who wants a unique cap.
Here are the popular options for creating custom trucker caps.
Flat Embroidery
3D Embroidery
3D embroidery is thread sewn over a piece of foam to cause a more 3-dimensional appearance. This method is great for monograms, sports logos, or just for adding a cool 3-dimensional element to an existing embroidery design.
Heat Transfer
Digital Heat transfer, which uses heat and pressure to apply a pre-printed design, is a preferred method for foam front trucker caps. Choose this method if you have full-color designs with lots of complex details that are hard to accomplish with embroidery.
Keep in mind that printing or embroidering on the sides and back of a trucker cap comes with challenges due to the mesh fabric.
Conclusion
If you have never been a hat person because they make your head sweaty, the breathable trucker caps can be the fresh breath of air that changes your heart. The mesh panel back, easily adjustable closure, and elegant crown make it a stylish, functional, and durable blank hat for just about anyone.
Check out our blank trucker cap collection now!