Trucker, Mesh or Suede? How to Choose the Right Cap for You
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A cap is one of the easiest ways to finish an outfit. It works for a gym session, a coffee run or a night out, and it's a finishing touch that says something about you. But with so many styles out there, finding the right one isn't always simple.
Whether you're looking for men's caps, a women's cap, or something in between, this guide covers the main styles, how they fit, and how to wear them. At 10COUNT, every cap carries a motto, a reminder to keep going, so the right cap should look good and mean something too.
Why Caps Are a Staple of Men's and Women's Fashion
Caps have moved a long way from the sports field. In men's fashion, they've become an everyday essential, pairing as easily with a tracksuit as with a jacket and jeans. For women, a cap is just as versatile. It's a relaxed finish to a gym fit or a simple way to add some edge to an everyday look.
The best part is that a good cap isn't tied to one person. Most of our styles have an adjustable fit, so the right cap works whether you're shopping for men's hats or a women's hat.
The Trucker Cap: A Classic with Attitude
The trucker cap is one of the most recognisable styles in streetwear. It has a taller front panel, a slightly taller crown and a curved peak, which gives it a bold, retro look.
Trucker caps come in two main versions:
- Full trucker: a solid back panel for a clean, structured look. Our 10C Full Trucker Black/White and 10C Full Trucker Seagrass are built for everyday wear.
- Mesh-back trucker: a breathable mesh back for ventilation, and that classic trucker feel.
How to wear it: trucker men's hats suit relaxed fits: a hoodie, a plain tee, or training gear straight from the gym. For women, a trucker cap works well with oversized layers, a sports set or simple denim.
The Mesh Cap: Built to Breathe
If you train hard, spend time outdoors, or just run warm, a mesh cap is the one to go for. The mesh panels let air flow through, so it stays comfortable through long days, warm weather and workouts.
It's also one of the most practical men's caps and women's caps you can own. It's light, easy to wear and has that timeless trucker look. The 10C TC Mesh Trucker Black, 10C TC Mesh Trucker Brown/Stone and TC Mesh Back Trucker White are all made for exactly that: wearing hard, every day.
How to wear it: a mesh cap is made for movement. Wear it with training gear, shorts and trainers, or throw it on with a casual summer outfit.
The Suede Cap: Elevated Everyday Style
For something a little more refined, a suede cap is hard to beat. Suede adds texture and a premium finish, which makes it one of the easiest ways to dress up a cap without losing the relaxed feel.
A suede cap is ideal for colder months and smarter outfits. It pairs well with a knit, a coat or a clean, minimal look, and it's the right choice when you want a cap that feels a step above everyday men's hats or a standard women's hat. Our 10C Suede Pitcher brings that premium feel to a structured pitcher shape.
Care tip: keep your suede cap dry, and use a suede brush to keep the texture looking its best.
The Pitcher Cap: Structured and Sharp
The pitcher cap is a modern, structured baseball-style cap with a high crown and a firm front panel that holds its shape. It's a favourite in both sport and street culture, and it looks sharp worn forwards or backwards.
Try the 10C Pitcher Cap Black for a style that goes with everything, or the 10C Pitcher Cap Sycamore Green and TC Pitcher Cap Stone for something a little different.
How to Choose the Right Cap for You
Still not sure? Start with these questions:
- Where will you wear it most? For training and outdoors, go for a mesh cap. For everyday wear, a full trucker cap. For dressing up, a suede cap.
- What's your style? Relaxed and retro suits a trucker. Clean and structured suits a pitcher.
- What colours do you wear? Black and white go with everything. Seagrass, sycamore green and stone add character to a neutral wardrobe.
- How do you like it to fit? Our caps have a signature small peak and an adjustable fit, so they suit most head sizes, for men and women.
More Than a Cap
10COUNT was founded by Sam, a former professional boxer who found that life after the ring was a fight of its own. That's why every cap carries its own motto: Down but never out. 10day not 10morrow. Look in the mirror and see no enemy. Never count me out.
Whether you're shopping for men's caps, a women's cap or a gift for someone who needs a reminder to keep going, you're not just choosing a style. You're choosing a message.
Find your cap and your motto.