A winged visor stiffener for a hat's bill. A flat horizontal front section is connected to two angled offset sections. Two flat horizontal wings are connected to the two angled offset sections. The winged visor stiffener is sewn into the hat's bill via a plurality of rows of tight stitching. The winged visor stiffener provides protection to the wearer's face from the sun while optimizing peripheral vision and prevents the bill from flopping up or down in wet and windy conditions.

An improved head gear with ear guard inserts integrated into a hair covering cap, particularly for amateur wrestlers, comprising a single, jaw strap, attachment and two ear guard inserts that have unique features and enhance comfort and natural hearing when held in a position appropriate for use by the cap material and methods of construction.

An article of headwear with a crown including a front portion, a first side, a second side disposed opposite the first side, and a back side opposite the front portion, wherein the crown includes an apex disposed at a top most point of the crown; a bill extending away from the front portion of the crown; and a mesh layer attached to the crown, the mesh layer extending from the first side of the crown to the second side of the crown and including a first end, a second end, a left side, and a right side, wherein the mesh layer forms a pocket between the first end, the second end, the left side, and the right side, the pocket bounded at its top by the mesh layer and bounded at its bottom by the crown.

An article of headwear with a crown including a front portion, a first side, a second side disposed opposite the first side, and a back side opposite the front portion, wherein the crown includes an apex disposed at a top most point of the crown; a bill extending away from the front portion of the crown; and a mesh layer attached to the crown, the mesh layer extending from the first side of the crown to the second side of the crown and including a first end, a second end, a left side, and a right side, wherein the mesh layer forms a pocket between the first end, the second end, the left side, and the right side, the pocket bounded at its top by the mesh layer and bounded at its bottom by the crown.

A spacer includes: projections each of which has a frame; multiple standing portions each of which has one end connected to the frame and that stand on the frame; and a standing-end connector that connects other ends of the standing portions, the frames being disposed close to each other such that the projections are connected; and flexible connectors that connect the frames. The projections have a three-dimensional shape. The flexible connectors are elastically deformable. At least either the projections or the flexible connectors have different shapes depending on a part of the spacer.

Headwear is disclosed that provides both shade and enhanced ventilation. The headwear comprises a plurality of horizontally-arranged, vertically-spaced louvers forming a hat body that encircles the wearer's head. The louvers are configured with a defined shade angle to block direct sunlight while allowing unimpeded airflow through the spaces between the louvers. Spacers maintain the vertical separation between adjacent louvers. This louvered construction provides significantly improved cooling compared to conventional hats, such as baseball caps or hats with mesh panels, which either trap heat or fail to provide adequate shade. The headwear can be manufactured using additive (3D printing) or subtractive (cutting and assembly) techniques, utilizing materials such as plastics or composites. A top member encloses the uppermost louver. A brim may optionally be included.

Headwear is disclosed that provides both shade and enhanced ventilation. The headwear comprises a plurality of horizontally-arranged, vertically-spaced louvers forming a hat body that encircles the wearer's head. The louvers are configured with a defined shade angle to block direct sunlight while allowing unimpeded airflow through the spaces between the louvers. Spacers maintain the vertical separation between adjacent louvers. This louvered construction provides significantly improved cooling compared to conventional hats, such as baseball caps or hats with mesh panels, which either trap heat or fail to provide adequate shade. The headwear can be manufactured using additive (3D printing) or subtractive (cutting and assembly) techniques, utilizing materials such as plastics or composites. A top member encloses the uppermost louver. A brim may optionally be included.

A vented hat sweatband includes a venting layer and a sweatband layer. The venting layer includes an exterior surface, an interior surface that is opposite the exterior surface, and a rigid or semi-rigid venting structure. The venting structure includes a plurality of airflow pathways extending between the interior and exterior surfaces along a vertical axis from a top side to a bottom side that is opposite the top side. The sweatband layer is attached to and covers the interior surface of the venting layer.

A vented hat sweatband includes a venting layer and a sweatband layer. The venting layer includes an exterior surface, an interior surface that is opposite the exterior surface, and a rigid or semi-rigid venting structure. The venting structure includes a plurality of airflow pathways extending between the interior and exterior surfaces along a vertical axis from a top side to a bottom side that is opposite the top side. The sweatband layer is attached to and covers the interior surface of the venting layer.

A headgear support structure for use with various types of headgear includes a rim defining a perimeter with a front edge, a rear edge, and opposing side edges; a wall extending between the edges of the rim, having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a plurality of ridges formed on the exterior surface defining grooves between them; a plurality of ventilation openings extending through the wall; and a plurality of angled pins projecting from the interior surface to engage with a wearer's hair. The structure is configured to maintain hair volume, provide ventilation for scalp health, and create a secure foundation for headgear through multi-directional friction. The support structure may be formed as a single integrated unit using additive layer manufacturing, creating a microtextured surface that enhances grip on both hair and fabrics. The structure is configurable for various headgear types including religious coverings, wigs, helmets, and fashion accessories.