Flat Caps & Ivy Caps

The 504 is Kangol's classic close fitting flat cap, named for the block used to shape it. The 507 is sleek, with a fit closer to a baseball cap. The 575 blends both, with a shorter peak than the 504, a fuller crown than the 507, and a top button.

Brush off dust and spot clean marks with a damp cloth and mild soap. If the label allows hand washing, use cool water, reshape the crown and peak while damp, and air dry on a rounded surface. Avoid the dryer, which can shrink the cap and warp the peak.

Yes, especially in cool, windy weather. Leather blocks wind, sheds light rain, and molds to your head over time. Avoid soaking it, let it dry naturally if it gets wet, and condition it occasionally so it doesn't dry out or crack.

Most soft flat caps pack easily. Lay the cap flat or tuck socks or a rolled scarf inside the crown, then place it on top of your clothes so nothing presses on the peak. Avoid folding the peak, which can crease or bend its stiffener.

Wool sheds light drizzle and stays warm when damp, which is why flat caps have long been a countryside staple. In steady rain it will soak through, so let it air dry on a rounded surface away from direct heat to keep its shape.