{"product_id":"blue-glen-plaid-cotton-newsboy-cap-men-baker-boy-gatsby-hat-capshatsua","title":"Blue Glen Plaid Cotton Newsboy Cap Men – Baker Boy Gatsby Hat | CapsHatsUA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Cotton \u0026amp; Linen Summer Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotton sits differently than linen. Slightly heavier, more structured right out of the box, with a surface that holds a clean pressed look through a full day. For a baker boy cap, that matters — the eight panels need to hold their shape, and cotton does that without extra effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glen plaid adds the interesting part. Not a loud pattern. Glen check is traditionally a fine-scale weave — small, precise, sophisticated. In navy-blue it reads as a smart neutral from a distance and reveals its structure up close. The kind of detail that rewards a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a spring-to-summer cap that also handles early autumn. Lighter than tweed, more substantial than linen. The cotton gives it a slightly dressier quality — it can go with casual outfits but it also pairs well with smarter clothing in a way that pure linen sometimes can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCotton vs Linen for a Newsboy Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinen maximises breathability. Cotton maximises structure. For warmer weather linen wins on pure airflow, but cotton holds its shape better over repeated wear and looks crisper after the first few hours. If you're wearing this cap to a market or a city street rather than the beach, cotton is the right choice. It keeps its form without needing to be reshaped every time you put it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo lining inside — direct contact with the cotton weave, which keeps the heat from building up despite the slightly denser fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emen's newsboy caps collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/breton-hat-woman-baker-boy-cap\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewomen's baker boy caps\u003c\/a\u003e in similar 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. Same team, same standards, fifteen-plus years. Each cap is individually made — the panels align, the seams sit flat, the brim keeps its structure.\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 — choose your exact size. Between sizes, go larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: None (unlined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Baker boy \/ newsboy, 8-panel, handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes Available: 55–62 cm (see size guide above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Blue Glen Plaid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason: Spring \/ Summer \/ early Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Spot clean, reshape while damp, 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\/blue-check-cotton-newsboy-hat-mens-three-quarter-city_480x480.png?v=1781869694\" alt=\"Blue check cotton newsboy hat men three quarter view city 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-fr\/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 check pattern, lighter linen-cotton fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlack Dark Plaid Linen Newsboy Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — plaid in a darker colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBurgundy Linen Newsboy Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — solid warm colour, same 8-panel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/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 blue cotton newsboy cap do I need for a 60 cm head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 60 cm head is size L-XL — US hat size 7½. Measure around your head with a soft tape just above the ears. This cap has no adjustable mechanism, so the size you order is the fit you get. Between sizes, always go with the larger one — it's easier to wear a slightly roomy cap than one that sits too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this cap made from 100% cotton or a blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% cotton. Unlike the linen-cotton blend versions in this collection, this cap uses pure cotton throughout. That gives it a slightly denser, more structured feel — it holds its shape well right from the start and maintains a clean pressed appearance through a full day of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is glen plaid and how does it look on this cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlen plaid (also called glen check or glenurquhart check) is a traditional fine-scale woven pattern originating from Scottish textiles. It uses a small, precise grid structure — more refined than a bold check, less complex than a tartan. On this cap the pattern appears in navy blue tones, reading as a smart neutral from a distance with visible structure up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a cotton newsboy cap and a linen newsboy cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton offers more structure and holds its shape more consistently through repeated wear. Linen maximises breathability and is lighter in feel. Cotton works better for dressier occasions or when you want the cap to keep its form without reshaping. Linen is the better choice for peak summer heat. Both are unlined in this collection for maximum airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat outfits pair well with a blue glen plaid baker boy cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy and blue glen plaid work naturally with grey, white, camel, olive and denim. The fine check reads as smart-casual, so it bridges the gap between everyday and slightly dressed-up outfits — works with a plain tee, a linen shirt, a casual blazer or a knit. The pattern does the work; keep the rest of the outfit solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes 100% cotton shrink after washing and how do I prevent it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton can shrink — primarily in hot water or a tumble dryer. Always hand wash in cool water and air dry flat. Reshape the crown while still damp, before it sets. The first wash is the most critical; after that the fabric stabilises. Avoid wringing — lay flat and let gravity do the work. Treated this way, the cap maintains its size through years of regular washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between glen plaid and a standard check pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard check (or windowpane check) uses a simple two-colour grid with equal spacing. Glen plaid is more complex — it layers a fine houndstooth or micro-check within a larger overcheck structure, creating depth at close range that a simple check doesn't have. That's why glen plaid reads as more refined: the pattern has layers, not just lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear this cotton newsboy cap in light rain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief light rain is fine — cotton handles light moisture without permanent damage. If it gets wet, reshape the crown while damp and air dry flat. Don't wring or tumble dry. 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