Paper Planes Dad Hats
A dad hat is the unstructured, curved-brim end of the line. The crown is low and soft, the brim curves rather than sitting flat, and the closure is a strap or buckle rather than a plastic snap.
Where a snapback holds its own shape, a dad hat collapses onto yours. It is the most casual peaked cap Paper Planes makes and the least attention-seeking way to wear the mark.
It is also the easiest hat here to wear badly-fitted and not notice, which is either a feature or a warning depending on how you feel about hats.
How it differs from a snapback
Three things: the crown is unstructured rather than stiff, the brim curves rather than lying flat, and the closure is a strap rather than a snap. Nothing about it stands up.
Fit
One size, adjustable via the rear strap. Because nothing is structured, the fit is forgiving in a way a fitted is not.
Materials
Usually cotton, and softer out of the box than the structured caps, a dad hat does not need breaking in.
Where to buy
FAQ
What is a dad hat?
An unstructured cap with a low crown, a curved brim and an adjustable strap closure. The softest peaked silhouette in the line.
Is a dad hat the same as a snapback?
No. A snapback is structured with a flat brim and a snap closure. A dad hat is unstructured with a curved brim and a strap.
Do dad hats need breaking in?
No. They are soft from the start, which is part of the appeal.