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Kangol : the story of the visor beret

Kangol was born in 1938 when Jacques Spreiregen, a wool merchant based in London, opened a factory in Cleator, Cumbria. The name combines the K from knitting, the ANG from angora, and the OL from wool. In the 1950s, the brand added a short rigid visor to its knitted beret: the visor beret was born, named after the wooden shape it was made on, five hundred and four. Its looser cousin is numbered five hundred and seven. Adopted by the hip-hop scene in the 1980s, the Kangol beret can be worn both ways, with the visor at the back.

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Wool, Tropic Ventair or sponge: one material for each season

The material of a beret or bucket hat determines its season. The wool of the Kangol Wool, Seamless Wool and Spitfire models keeps your head warm and remains insulating even when slightly damp. Furgora, with its long and fluffy pile, offers a very soft touch for cold days. In summer, the open-knit Tropic Ventair allows air to pass through and dries quickly, whether on a beret or on the Tropic Bin bucket hat. The Bermuda range, made from sponge fabric, absorbs sweat and creases without losing shape. Wool models are hand washed in cold water and then laid flat on a round mold to maintain their shape.

Baseball caps New Era: fitted or adjustable

New Era was founded in 1920 in Buffalo, New York, by Ehrhardt Koch, a German-born hat maker. In 1954, the brand created its fitted cap with a flat visor, which later became the official cap for Major League Baseball players. It is chosen based on your head size, measured above the eyebrows and ears, because it has no adjustment. The adjustable models, with a buckle or snap at the back, and the trucker cap, with a mesh back that ventilates the head in hot weather, fit most head sizes. The embroidered logos of the Yankees, Knicks or Spurs show off your favourite team.

Bucket hats, five-panel caps and rain hats

The bucket hat, with a short brim all around, protects the forehead, ears and neck from the sun: the Kangol Tropic Bin and the Bermuda are summer versions. The five-panel cap, like those from Katin, a Californian brand born in the surf world, features a one-piece front with no central seam, a low crown and a flat visor. The Nike Club and Timberland caps, made of cotton, and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 cap can be worn all year round. For kids, the Reima rain hat, waterproof and with a wide brim, prevents water from running down the face and neck.

Frequently asked questions

How to measure your head size?

Wrap a soft tape measure around your head, one finger above the eyebrows and just above the ears, without tightening. The result in centimeters corresponds directly to the size of a beret or fitted cap.

Is a Kangol beret suitable for women?

Yes, Kangol berets are unisex and are sized by head measurement, with no dedicated cut. The open-knit models in bright colours and the light wool versions can be worn tilted to the side for a more feminine look.

How to wash a cap without deforming it?

Wash it by hand in lukewarm water with a mild soap and a soft brush for stains, without soaking it if the visor is made of cardboard. Let it dry on an upside-down bowl, in the open air, to maintain the shape of the crown.

Should you remove the sticker under the visor of a New Era cap?

The sticker indicates the size and authenticity of the cap. In streetwear culture, many leave it on, but there's nothing stopping you from removing it: it plays no role in the cap's fit.

Which hat offers the best sun protection?

A bucket hat or wide-brimmed hat protects both the face, ears and neck, whereas a cap only covers the forehead. For children, choose a breathable fabric and a light colour that heats up less in the sun.