Originally, this type of hat is generally called a hunting cap in English... However, in Japan, when we say hunting cap, we tend to imagine a hat with a single piece of fabric on top. Therefore, Dry Bones calls these eight-panel hats "casquettes" (meaning "cap" in English), a product name taken from old French films. The fabric used is 10-ounce uneven yarn denim. It's a fun material that will develop vertical fading and age over time. This denim was often used in work pants and jackets up to the 1950s and has a strong following. Because it's a single-layer construction, the inside is also beautifully sewn and finished, assuming it will be seen. The piping is cotton bias tape. This tape is designed to withstand diagonal forces, making it effective in maintaining the shape that wraps around the head. The brim uses the same fabric and doesn't have a stiffener, so it will distort with wear. Unlike new hats that use plastic stiffeners, there's no worry of it easily cracking. The sweatband uses stretchy soccer tuck fabric. It gently wraps around the head. The stitching is the same color as the fabric, following the design of a cap with a touch of Euro workwear style. Having one of these is useful because it can be paired with various styles. Navy Stitch Denim Casquette 6,490 yen Includes 230 yen for shipping