Abstract: A cap structure suitable for multi-size utilization including a shell forming the crown portion with the gores forming the lateral and rear portions being fabricated from generally uniaxially stretchable fabric. The visor portion is secured to the non-stretch gores disposed along the forward edge of the shell, and an elongated band forming an ear flap portion is secured to the base of the shell. The forwardly disposed gores are preferably backed with a foam layer to provide a degree of rigidity to the structure. The ear flap portion is adapted to be folded inwardly and upwardly in a first disposition, and downwardly about the ears of the wearer in an ear-enveloping disposition, with the ear flap portion being fabricated from a material which is stretchable along the axial length thereof. A stitching seam is provided to secure the ear flap portion to the crown portion, and with the positioning of the stitches coupling the crown portion to the ear flap portion.

Abstract: A cap structure suitable for multi-size utilization including a shell forming the crown portion fabricated from biaxially stretchable fabric, a visor portion secured to the forward edge of the shell, and an elongated band forming an ear flap portion hingedly secured to the base of the shell. The ear flap portion is adapted to be folded inwardly and upwardly in a first disposition, and downwardly about the ears of the wearer in an ear-enveloping disposition, with the ear flap portion being fabricated from a material which is stretchable at least along the axial length thereof. Hinge means are provided to secure the ear flap portion to the crown portion, and with the positioning of the stitches coupling the hinge means to the crown portion and to the ear flap portion being arranged so that the ear flap portion overlaps no more than one layer of the hinge means when the ear flap portion is folded inwardly and upwardly into the crown portion between the crown portion and the wearer's head.