Embroidered, not printed. On a hat that matters more than it sounds like it should - a printed smiley starts cracking the first time it gets sweaty and left in a hot car, while embroidery just keeps going.
What holds it together
It's a structured six-panel build with a hard buckram front, which is what keeps the crown standing up instead of collapsing after a week of actual wear. The back is breathable mesh so it survives a full day in the sun, and the Permacurv visor comes pre-curved with a matching undervisor instead of the flat-brim-you-have-to-break-in routine. The mid-profile 3.5" crown sits between a flat brim and a dad hat - not trying to be either one.
Fit, for real
An adjustable snap closure covers head circumferences from 21⅝" to 23⅝", so one size actually does fit most people, not just the model in the photo. Five colorways: Black, Navy, Brown/Khaki, Caramel, and Khaki - all of them plain enough to wear with whatever you already own.
Wearing it like it's meant to be worn
Outside, repeatedly, is the whole test. A tee and jeans on an ordinary day, a tank and shorts when it's hot enough that the mesh back actually matters. Pair it with the tee if you want the message to show up twice without trying.
$36.70. If you're shopping for a cap that gets worn and not just photographed once, this is built for that specific job.
Frequently asked questions
Is the smiley on the trucker hat embroidered or printed?
Embroidered. A printed smiley cracks after sweat and heat, while embroidery holds up to sun, sweat and a few hundred wears.
Will the trucker hat fit me?
Most likely. The adjustable snap fits head sizes from 21⅝" to 23⅝", so one size fits most people.
How much is the trucker hat?
$36.70, in five colors: Black, Navy, Brown/Khaki, Caramel and Khaki.
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