Best Men’s peaked cap

The sliding cap differs from the balloon cap mainly by the flat roof. The upper part is designed in such a way that it protrudes over the umbrella. It resembles a beret. The cap is soft and flexible, so it can be easily carried in the bag. Especially in the southwest of Germany the Schiebermütze is also known as “Batschkapp”. In the past, the cap fulfilled a certain protective function, as it avoided the accumulation of chips in the hair when working with wood. Today the sliding cap is a component of various leisure clothing. It can be made of cord, felt or tweed. In the media, the sliding cap is worn by Bodo Bach, among others. The balloon cap can be made of the same materials as the sliding cap. However, it has a balloon-like, arched roof. In the middle of the mostly eight-part roof there can be a small bobble or a button. The umbrella has a flexible design. Especially practical is cold protection, which can be around the ears or in the neck.

In the past the skipper’s cap was often worn by seamen. Today it is a fashionable piece of clothing and became known as the “Schmidtmütze” by the former Federal Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. However, it is often stated that it was basically a Prince Heinrich cap. The resemblance is great. The Prinz Heinrich cap was named after Prince Heinrich of Prussia, who lived from 1862 to 1929. It was made according to the cap of the Imperial Yacht Club and the uniform cap of the Imperial Navy. Traditionally the headgear consists of wool, modern variants are often made of a synthetic fibre mixture or cord. In contrast to the skipper’s cap, the bridge is higher and the cap lid is smaller. The Elbsegler is a subform of the skipper’s cap. The low and simple cap was traditionally made of a dark blue or black navy cloth. Modern versions are often made of patent leather. A storm strap is attached to the cap bridge. The Altstädter is slightly higher than the Elbsegler. Instead of the belt a cord is attached. The Fleetenkieker is softer and bigger than the Elbsegler. It was named after the Hamburg Fleetenkiekern. The history of the Elblotsen cap goes back to the Hamburg pilots. The peaked cap is provided with a high cap web.

The “Tom Franks Schiebermütze” is a fashionable accessory and a protective headgear at the same time. The inner material is 100 percent polyester. The classic look becomes stylish and restrained. Various sizes are available for selection, based on the head circumference of the wearer. In this point, the selection of sliding caps does not differ from the selection of other headgear. The “Beechfield Men’s Visor Cap” is an eight-piece balloon cap. It is made of cotton, which makes it very comfortable to wear. The discreet herringbone pattern supports the cap’s classic style. When choosing your headgear, you first have to consider which style best suits your outfit. Most caps have a black, grey or dark blue colour. They therefore appear unobtrusive and radiate a combination of seriousness and fashion. The special thing about the caps is that they are appreciated and worn by people of all ages. Their effect results from the overall picture of the clothing style.