01 Fit comes first. Measure your head, not your faith in a size tag
Run a soft tape around your head where a cap sits — a finger’s width above your eyebrows and level around your ears. That measurement, in centimetres, is your hat size.
Two closures, two philosophies
Fitted caps come in exact sizes and feel like a second skull. Adjustable caps (snapback or strapback) offer a flex band of sizes in one hat. If you’re between sizes, go adjustable; if you know your exact size, go fitted.
| US Size | Head Circumference | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 6 5/8 – 6 7/8 | 53 – 55 cm | Petite / slim |
| 7 – 7 1/8 | 56 – 57 cm | Most common |
| 7 1/4 – 7 3/8 | 58 – 59 cm | Fuller heads |
| 7 1/2 – 7 3/4 | 60 – 62 cm | Larger heads |
Sizes vary between brands — always check each product’s cm measurement.
02 Match the crown to your face & fit to the occasion
Once fit is right, silhouette is the style variable. The crown height and brim should echo — not fight — your face’s proportions.
Round face
A structured, slightly high crown and a straighter brim add definition and lengthen.
Square
Mid or low-profile crowns soften strong features.
Oval
Almost every crown height flatters.
Heart
A medium crown balances a wider forehead.
03 Color is a wardrobe problem, not a mood problem
Own two neutrals that anchor your wardrobe (black or ink navy), then add one tonal surprise. Our fabric library runs to dozens of colours, so a custom order never has to settle.
04 Form follows function
Decide what the hat has to do, then let that decide fabric and features: Daily — breathable sweatband & crown ventilation; Sun — UPF and a deep brim; Travel — an unstructured cap packs flat; Lifestyle — a matte, logo-light cap reads as considered grooming.
05 Read the craft — the details the label never tells you
- Six-panel crown — even, parallel stitching.
- Merrowed edge — the signature of a structured cap.
- Crown profile — structured holds, unstructured relaxes.
- Precision embroidery & digital print — two techniques, one cap.
- Clean closure — a 7-hole snap fits a wider range of heads.
This level of construction was long synonymous with one iconic American brand — the benchmark for structured caps. The craft is no longer exclusive to them — now in a 30% wool / 70% acrylic blend, finished with fine embroidery and full-colour digital print, at a fairer price.
“A cap worth its price lets the seams do the talking.”
Example two — the luxury nobody photographs
06 Details that hold up, and ship well
- 3.5cm wide pure-cotton sweatband. Soft, wicks sweat faster.
- Industry-standard sewing, heavy-duty thread. 10–11 stitches per inch.
- QC at every stage. Nothing ships we wouldn’t wear.
- One cap, one code. A unique holographic anti-forgery code.
- Sealed & protected. Own PP zipper bag, crush-resistant packing.
07 Why choose our caps — proudly, not loudly
- True adjustable fit. Every snapback is size-adjustable.
- 30% wool / 70% acrylic. Warmth and matte sheen; light and colour-true.
- Fine embroidery + full-colour print. Two techniques, one cap.
- Real people, every step. Professional designers and technicians stay with you and confirm mock-ups as we go — you see it before we sew.
- Wide fit built in. 7-hole snap band across more head sizes.
08 Care for it & it’ll outlast the trend
Hand-wash with mild detergent and cold water, reshape the crown, and air-dry away from heat. Never machine-dry a structured cap. Store crown-up, not crushed.
Find the original TilgoMedal cap that was made for your head
Browse our original fitted run and adjustable strapbacks — customisable to your size, colour, and artwork. Talk with our design team at any point; you’ll see the mock-up and confirm it before production.
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