An apparatus is for use with a hat configured to be operatively received by the head of a user. The apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a head-contact assembly being configured to be operatively supported by the hat in such a way that the head-contact assembly operatively contacts the head once the hat is operatively received by the head. The head-contact assembly includes a moisture-management media configured to: (A) receive, at least in part, moisture from the head once the head-contact assembly is positioned to operatively contact the head, and (B) convey, at least in part, moisture away from the head-contact assembly and from the head in such a way that moisture accumulation in the head-contact assembly is reduced, at least in part.

An apparatus is for use with a hat configured to be operatively received by the head of a user. The apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a head-contact assembly being configured to be operatively supported by the hat in such a way that the head-contact assembly operatively contacts the head once the hat is operatively received by the head. The head-contact assembly includes a moisture-management media configured to: (A) receive, at least in part, moisture from the head once the head-contact assembly is positioned to operatively contact the head, and (B) convey, at least in part, moisture away from the head-contact assembly and from the head in such a way that moisture accumulation in the head-contact assembly is reduced, at least in part.

A cap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a crown part manufactured by connecting a plurality of crown panels, a visor part attached to a lower end of the crown part, and a sweatband part attached to an inner lower end of the crown part, in which two front panels, among the plurality of crown panels, each include a lining panel configured to define an inner side of the crown part, and an outer panel configured to define an outer side of the crown part and be cut out with an area larger than the lining panel, and in which at least two crown panels, which are adjacent to each other among the plurality of crown panels, are connected to each other by first sewing.

A cap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a crown part manufactured by connecting a plurality of crown panels, a visor part attached to a lower end of the crown part, and a sweatband part attached to an inner lower end of the crown part, in which two front panels, among the plurality of crown panels, each include a lining panel configured to define an inner side of the crown part, and an outer panel configured to define an outer side of the crown part and be cut out with an area larger than the lining panel, and in which at least two crown panels, which are adjacent to each other among the plurality of crown panels, are connected to each other by first sewing.

An expandable joint for use in, for example, a headband, includes elastic material, a low-friction sleeve, and a tube. The low-friction sleeve covers at least two opposing sides of a portion of the length of elastic material. The length of elastic material is affixed to the low-friction sleeve at a first end of the low-friction sleeve or a point adjacent to the first end of the low-friction sleeve. The length of elastic material extends beyond a second end of the low-friction sleeve opposite the first end of the low-friction sleeve. The tube substantially encloses the low-friction sleeve. The low-friction sleeve is affixed to the tube at the first end of the low-friction sleeve or a point adjacent to the first end of the low-friction sleeve, and the length of elastic material extends beyond a first end of the tube.

Embodiments are disclosed for headwear including a crown and a size-adjusting mechanism extending around at least a portion of a perimeter of the crown. An example size-adjusting mechanism is adapted to selectively adjust a size of the crown, and includes an outwardly-protruding dial having a gear disposed in an interior of the dial, and a first and second band section each coupled to the crown. The gear of the example size-adjusting mechanism is configured to engage each of the first and second band section to adjust a relative position of the first and second band section relative to one another.

A hat comprising a canopy. The canopy has a front sweatband and a rear sweatband with a right sweatband gap on a right side of the canopy and a left sweatband gap on a left side of the canopy. The front sweatband has a front sweatband right edge and a front sweatband left edge. The rear sweatband has a rear sweatband right edge and a rear sweatband left edge. The front sweatband right edge and the rear sweatband right edge define edges of the right sweatband gap. The front sweatband left edge and the rear sweatband left edge define edges of the left sweatband gap. Right and left ear panels are mounted to the right and left sides of the canopy at the right and left sweatband gaps.

A hat comprising a canopy. The canopy has a front sweatband and a rear sweatband with a right sweatband gap on a right side of the canopy and a left sweatband gap on a left side of the canopy. The front sweatband has a front sweatband right edge and a front sweatband left edge. The rear sweatband has a rear sweatband right edge and a rear sweatband left edge. The front sweatband right edge and the rear sweatband right edge define edges of the right sweatband gap. The front sweatband left edge and the rear sweatband left edge define edges of the left sweatband gap. Right and left ear panels are mounted to the right and left sides of the canopy at the right and left sweatband gaps.

A headband for a hat is disclosed. The headband includes an annular member configured to be positioned within a hat body. The annular member includes an inwardly projecting gripping element and a responsive section. The responsive section is configured to transition between a first, relaxed configuration when the hat is worn or donned, providing a first level of tension against a wearer's head; and a second, engaged configuration when an upward removal force is applied to the hat. The responsive section responds to the upward removal force by increasing the tension of the gripping element against the wearer's head, thereby providing a second, greater level of tension against the wearer's head to resist removal. In some embodiments, the annular member includes directionally biased elements configured to provide greater resistance to upward movement of the hat relative to the wearer's head than to downward movement.

A headband for a hat is disclosed. The headband includes an annular member configured to be positioned within a hat body. The annular member includes an inwardly projecting gripping element and a responsive section. The responsive section is configured to transition between a first, relaxed configuration when the hat is worn or donned, providing a first level of tension against a wearer's head; and a second, engaged configuration when an upward removal force is applied to the hat. The responsive section responds to the upward removal force by increasing the tension of the gripping element against the wearer's head, thereby providing a second, greater level of tension against the wearer's head to resist removal. In some embodiments, the annular member includes directionally biased elements configured to provide greater resistance to upward movement of the hat relative to the wearer's head than to downward movement.