What Is a Trucker Hat and How to Wear It?

Ah! This one hardly ever goes out of style or becomes unfashionable. The captivating trucker cap, known for its distinctive mesh back, and therefore also called a "mesh cap," has its history with streetwear starting in the 2000s, when many artists, skateboarders, and other athletes adopted the accessory to complete their look.

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Previously, it was only worn by truck drivers and farmers. This is where the name "trucker" comes from. They say they preferred this model because the mesh opening allowed for better scalp ventilation while working exposed to high temperatures.

Main Features

The mesh cap is larger in size, with a fabric front – usually made of lined denim, mesh sides and back (the "mesh"), and a snapback closure (those with studs for adjustment).

There's the flat-brim trucker cap, very popular among skateboarders and rappers. It has a relaxed style full of attitude.

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And there's also the curved-brim trucker cap, commonly found among football and golf players, besides being part of sertanejo styles, reminiscent of the accessory's origin with agricultural professionals.

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How to wear a flat-brim or curved-brim trucker cap?

There's no specific rule for wearing a mesh cap. Whether it's for going to a music festival or hiking a trail, the important thing is to feel comfortable with the accessory, that it doesn't squeeze your head, and that it protects your face from the sun's rays. Which doesn't mean that the trucker cap is only for daytime use. The model goes very well with a bar or a nightclub.

Now just trust your style and put your favorite mesh cap on your head!