The two shapes are cousins. A flat cap has a single crown that lies close to the head and slopes down to a short, stiff brim, giving a neat, angular profile. A newsboy cap is roomier: its crown is sewn from several panels that meet under a small button on top, so it sits higher and looks a little more casual.
We carry both. For the flat shape, look at the tweed flat cap, the British flat cap and the men's wool-blend flat cap. For volume, choose the wool-blend newsboy cap, the classic newsboy cap or the herringbone newsboy hat, all good partners for a three-piece suit or a knit vest.
Men's Tweed Flat Cap Patterns: Herringbone, Plaid and Flecked
Pattern does most of the work in a tweed cap. Herringbone, the zigzag weave, looks smart and slightly dressy; we offer it in coffee, green, gray, khaki and navy on the herringbone flat cap, and in brown and gray on the winter flat cap.
Plaid is bolder and more countryside, in gray, blue, brown and green, while flecked fabrics scatter small spots of color through gray, green, navy or coffee for a softer, rustic texture. If your jacket already has a pattern, choose a plain or flecked cap so the two do not clash.
Irish-Style Wool-Blend Flat Cap Looks
Caps like these were everyday wear for working men, farmers and city clerks across Ireland, Britain and America a century ago. Our Irish-style newsboy hat comes in navy, army green, khaki and coffee, with flecked coffee and flecked gray versions too, and the British-style flat cap offers khaki, brown, light gray, dark gray and black.
Wear them the traditional way, with a tweed-look jacket, a knitted sweater or a collarless shirt and a vest. For a full 1920s street look, add suspenders and boots and browse our Peaky Blinders outfits.
Black Wool-Blend Flat Cap and Other Colors
Black is the most formal option and goes with a dark overcoat or a suit; we offer it on the black flat cap and the men's wool-blend flat cap. Navy is crisp with city coats, and gray in herringbone, plaid or flecked fabric matches almost anything.
For country weekends, brown, coffee, khaki and army green blend with tweed-look jackets and corduroy. The green flat cap in army green and the blue newsboy cap in blue plaid add a little color without looking loud.
Classic Tweed Flat Cap Sizing and Care
Wrap a soft tape around your head at its widest point, about a finger's width above your ears, and check the result against the sizes on the product page. Caught between two? Go one size up. Our large flat cap is made for bigger heads and comes in plaid, herringbone and plain colors.
Brush the cap with a soft clothes brush after wearing, let it air dry if it gets wet and spot clean marks with a damp cloth rather than washing it in a machine. Store it on a shelf or a round object so the crown keeps its shape.
Wool-Blend Tweed Flat Cap FAQ
What fabric are these tweed caps made of?
Our caps use wool-blend and tweed-look fabrics, which give the texture of traditional tweed with lighter weight and easier care.
Did men wear flat caps in the 1920s?
Yes. Flat caps and newsboy caps were worn by working men, boys and country gentlemen, while felt hats were more common with city suits.
How should a tweed flat cap for men fit?
It should sit snugly just above the ears without leaving a red line on the forehead. The brim should point forward, level or tipped slightly down.
Can women wear a flat cap?
Yes. A flat cap or newsboy cap works well with a blazer, a knit sweater or a 1920s-inspired trouser outfit, worn level or tipped slightly to one side.
What do I wear with a herringbone flat cap?
A tweed-look jacket or vest, a white or striped shirt and dark trousers. Brown boots or brogues finish a country look, and an overcoat suits the city.
