Most men own a baseball cap they’re slightly embarrassed by. A faded promotional thing, or something bought at an airport in a moment of sun and poor judgement. The cap itself is not the problem. The problem is that most of them are made from the wrong materials, sit too high on the head, and have a brim with a curve so aggressive it belongs on a golf course in 1997.

A well made cap, in a considered colourway, worn correctly, is one of the better things a casual wardrobe can have. It works with a plain tee and shorts. It works equally well over a heavyweight sweatshirt on a cold weekend morning. The versatility is there if the cap earns it.

We have been looking specifically at structured cotton twill, washed canvas, and technical options that sit somewhere between sportswear and something more considered. Six panel construction that holds its shape. Brims that sit flat or with a gentle curve. These are caps that actually pull their weight.