The history of flat caps can be traced back as far as the 14th century, when it was worn predominantly here in the UK by. In the 16th century, a law was passed that meant boys and men that were not of noble birth were to wear flat caps on Sundays and holidays. The law stood for 26 years and even once it had been repealed, many continued to wear flat caps for their comfort and warmth as well as tradition.
Flat caps are rounded cloth caps with a stiff brim at the front. They can be worn by both men and women although they are more traditionally considered an item of men's headwear. The cap may come in a variety of materials and it is common for the inside to be lined with silk or some other soft material to make it more comfortable and appealing to the wearer.
While flat caps were initially worn by the working class, the trend spread. They were worn by virtually all working class men during the 19th century and versions made from finer materials had also become accepted as being an item that was particularly suitable for upper class men too and in the 20th century it soon became a fashionable item of clothing; a trend which has continued into the 21st century.
Flat caps have a long list of alternative names. They may be referred to as the golfers' cap, the slummers' cap, the newsboy cap, an in America they may also be known as a cab driver hat. This list of names shows the caps popularity with people of all classes, ages, and professions although in modern times they are worn almost solely as fashion items rather than a sign of profession or class. They are as likely to be worn by pop singers as they are newspaper sellers.
Flat caps now come in many styles, designs, materials, and colours. Most commonly you can expect to see the cheese wedge hat in tweed although traditional wool is still popular. More unusual materials include leather and corduroy. The soft, inner silk lining tends to remain in order to provide greater comfort to the wearer.
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