Abstract: A sport/utility or outdoor protective cap or hat is made of an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rated elasticated fabric which has the ability to wick moisture from the head of the wearer in addition to protecting the wearer's head covered by the cap from the sun. The cap has a dome-shaped body portion and a lower band or edge trim around the lower periphery of the dome-shaped portion. The lower band is of varying height, with wider or taller side portions to provide at least substantially full coverage for the ears. The dimensions of the cap are selected so that the cap fits closely and comfortably to the wearer's head with little or no rucking.