{"product_id":"grey-tweed-flat-cap-men-classic-driver-cap-scally-style","title":"Grey Tweed Flat Cap Men – Classic Driver Cap Scally Style","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Flat Cap, Scally \u0026amp; Ivy Cap Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat cap sits differently on the head than any other style. Low crown, almost no height above the ear line, forward brim that angles down slightly at the front. It's a silhouette that reads as deliberately understated — not trying to add volume or make a statement, just sitting there and doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrey tweed is the canonical material for this cap. The texture of a woven wool fabric works with the flat cap's geometry in a way smooth materials don't — it gives the surface something to look at, adds visual weight that compensates for the low profile. Cotton lining inside, which makes a noticeable difference in comfort over longer wear. The wool exterior insulates; the cotton lining sits cleanly against the head without the scratchiness raw tweed can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the driving cap in its most traditional form. Ivy cap, scally cap, flat cap — different regional names, same basic construction. The brim is the defining feature: short, structured, worn forward. Everything else keeps as low a profile as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Flat Cap Profile Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA newsboy cap or baker boy adds height — the rounded crown rises above the head. A flat cap does the opposite. It follows the head's contour rather than departing from it. The result is a cap that doesn't change your silhouette significantly from the front but adds definition to the side profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat subtlety is the point. Flat caps work well with structured outerwear — wool coats, blazers, smart jackets — because they don't compete with the shoulder line the way a taller cap might. They also work with casual clothing without looking overdressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emen's newsboy and flat caps collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/breton-hat-woman-baker-boy-cap\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewomen's tweed caps\u003c\/a\u003e in similar wool styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Ukraine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCut and assembled by hand in our family workshop. Fifteen-plus years, same team, same process. Each cap made individually — panels align, seams sit flat, brim holds its line through regular wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Hat Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 cm (21.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm (22\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm (22.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅛\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 cm (22.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7¼\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 cm (23.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm (23.6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 cm (24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅝\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 cm (24.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure around your head just above the ears. No adjustable mechanism — pick your exact size. Between sizes, go larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wool tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Flat cap \/ driver cap, handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes Available: 55–62 cm (see size guide above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason: Autumn \/ Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Spot clean, brush with soft clothes brush, air dry flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9763\/2097\/files\/grey-tweed-flat-cap-mens-full-length-autumn-street_480x480.jpg?v=1782135815\" alt=\"Man in grey tweed flat cap full length view autumn street\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGrey Tweed Baker Boy Newsboy Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — same tweed, fuller puffed crown construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGrey Classic Newsboy Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — same tweed, intermediate crown height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLight Gray Check Linen Newsboy Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — similar grey tone, lightweight linen for spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps\u003c\/a\u003e at CapsHatsUA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size grey flat cap do I need for a 55 cm head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 55 cm head is XS — US hat size 6⅞. This is the smallest size in our range and fits snugly. Measure with a soft tape just above your ears. This cap has no adjustable mechanism, so the measurement determines the fit. Between sizes, go larger — flat caps with a cotton lining feel tighter than unlined caps at the same size, so accurate measuring matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a flat cap and a newsboy cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown profile is the key difference. A flat cap has a very low, nearly flat crown that follows the shape of the head without rising above it. A newsboy cap (also called baker boy or Gatsby) has a rounded, raised crown with multiple panels that adds height above the head. Both styles use a structured forward brim. The silhouette from the side makes the distinction immediately obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a scally cap and is this the same thing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — scally cap is the British (particularly Northern English and Irish) regional name for what is otherwise called a flat cap or driving cap. The construction is identical: low crown, structured forward brim, close fit to the head. The name varies by region; the cap does not. This grey tweed flat cap fits all of those descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an ivy cap and how does it differ from a flat cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy cap and flat cap refer to the same style, with the ivy cap name more commonly used in American English. The construction is identical — low crown, forward brim, close to the head. Some manufacturers use \"ivy cap\" to describe a slightly softer, less structured version, but in practice the terms are interchangeable. This cap is the classic flat cap \/ ivy cap construction in wool tweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a wool tweed flat cap work in light rain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool resists light moisture naturally — the fibre repels brief rain without saturating immediately. A light shower is fine. Sustained heavy rain will eventually soak through the tweed. If the cap gets wet, reshape the crown and brim while damp and air dry flat away from direct heat. The cotton lining dries faster than the outer tweed layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat outfits work with a grey tweed flat cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey tweed flat caps pair well with structured outerwear — wool coats, blazers, casual jackets — because the low profile doesn't compete with shoulder lines. Also works with knitwear, plain tees and casual trousers. The flat cap's understated silhouette integrates into outfits rather than defining them, which gives it more range than a taller cap style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a wool tweed flat cap with cotton lining?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush the tweed exterior lightly after wear with a soft clothes brush to maintain the surface texture. Spot clean marks with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid machine washing — wool shrinks under heat and agitation. Wipe the cotton lining with a damp cloth if needed. Store flat or on a hat block away from direct sunlight and heat sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a driving cap and is this the same style?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving cap is another name for the flat cap — the association comes from early motoring culture when open-topped cars made a low-profile cap practical. The construction is identical to a flat cap or scally cap: low crown, structured forward brim, close fit. 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