Buying a trucker cap for kids: fit, mesh and the right size
Buying a trucker cap for kids: what makes a trucker cap, why it fits toddlers so well, which size from 3 months is right and what it costs.
The short answer: You recognise a kids' trucker cap by its airy mesh back, pre-curved brim and press-stud closure. It is the lightest classic cap shape and therefore the most popular for toddlers. The Soulbuddy KIDS Trucker Cap from Bremen, Germany, comes in KIDS S (40 to 44 cm head circumference, from about 3 months), KIDS M (44 to 48 cm) and KIDS L (48 to 53 cm) in seven colours from €17.90, as a matching set of 2 with the adult cap from €44.90 and as a family set of 3 from €59.90.
What makes a trucker cap
The trucker cap comes from the USA, where feed and haulage companies handed it out to truck drivers as a promotional gift. Hence the mesh back: it lets air through and keeps the head cool in the heat. The front is made of firm fabric with a foam panel that gives the cap its typical high shape. The brim is slightly pre-curved, the closure at the back a press-stud strap that adjusts in small steps. More on the differences between cap shapes in our article Types of caps.
Why the trucker cap suits kids so well
Small children will not tolerate a cap that pinches or gets hot. The mesh makes the trucker cap noticeably lighter and airier than a cotton snapback. The pre-curved brim sits closer to the face and slips less when playing, and the press-stud strap grows along: a KIDS M cap usually fits from the first to the second birthday. At Soulbuddy the inner band is softly bound so nothing rubs on forehead or temples.
Finding the right size
Measure the head circumference just above the ears and eyebrows. At 40 to 44 cm KIDS S fits, at 44 to 48 cm KIDS M, at 48 to 53 cm KIDS L. If your child is on the border, take the larger size and tighten the closure. The adult trucker cap is one size for 54 to 60 cm. Reference values by age are in our guide Measuring kids' head circumference, the exact measurements in the trucker cap size chart.
Colours and matching looks
The Soulbuddy trucker cap comes in Light Grey, Dark Grey, Black-Grey, Blue-Red, Green Rose, Pink-White and as a Limited Winter Edition, each without a big logo, just a small embroidery. Every colour exists identically for adults, so dad or mum wears the same cap as the child. For Werder fans there is the Soulbuddy x Werder Bremen Kids Trucker Cap in green.
Trucker cap or snapback cap for kids?
The trucker cap is airier and lighter, the snapback cap holds its shape better and shades a little more widely with its flat brim. For toddlers, summer and nursery we recommend the trucker cap, for school kids and the streetwear look the snapback cap. Many families have both: one for every day, one for days out.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can a child wear a trucker cap?
From about 3 months or 40 cm head circumference in KIDS S. For newborns even the smallest trucker cap is still too big.
How much does a kids' trucker cap cost?
At Soulbuddy between €17.90 and €27.50 depending on colour and size. The set of 2 for parent and child costs €44.90 to €54.90, the set of 3 €59.90 to €76.90.
How do I wash a trucker cap?
By hand in lukewarm water with mild detergent, not in the washing machine, and air dry. The instructions are in our article How to wash a cap.
Are there kids' trucker caps without a big logo?
Yes, all Soulbuddy caps carry only a small embroidery and no licensed motif, so they go with any outfit.
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