Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gasses to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.

Abstract: The present apparatus is directed, in one embodiment, towards a liquid-absorbing component for attachment to eyeglasses, that impedes the flow of perspiration and other materials into the wearer's eyes. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a liquid-absorbing component that is attachable to eyeglass arms and may be used independently of eyeglasses.

Abstract: A head protective device incorporating a sweat band bandana having a front portion secured to a head protective device and the rear portion bandana unsecured. The bandana in the first position has the free ends of the bandana overlapping and stored withthin the head encircling member of the head protective device although the ends may also extend down for tying. A second position has the bandana extending downwardly from the head protective device and the bandana has the free ends tied behind the head for the purpose of securing the head protective device against accidental removal.

Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gases to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.

Abstract: The present invention features a removable liner for headgear. The inventive liner is specifically configured for placement within a cap member, hat, or any sort of headwear for enhanced thermal comfort. The liner is comprised of two shell layers that are made from choice performance materials. The two constituent shells are formed together to provide localized climate control for the head of the wearer. A first inner shell, adapted for contact with the wearer, is an ultrathin, thermally reflective, synthetic, microfibrous fabric. This inner shell removes moisture and allows airflow (for heat and perspiration removal. The second, outer shell is a multi-membrane fabric, forms an insulative, breathable, windproof, waterproof layer that lies between the headgear and the first inner shell.

Abstract: A baseball-style cap having a crown portion made of multiple panels, a visor part which is attached to the front part of the crown portion and a headband attached to and extending around the lower inside edge of the crown portion. The headband is a band of two-ply elastic yarn material woven in a tubular or tunnel shape that contains no polyurethane. With this construction good perspiration absorbency is obtained without imposing undue elastic pressure on the wearer.

Abstract: A head protection system includes an open-ended tubular cap band of flexible material for partially encircling the head of a wearer generally at the level of the wearer's forehead. A belt member is slidably received through the tubular cap band and adjusts to accommodate the size of the head of the wearer. A crown member of a partial hemispherical shape has an equator region attached to the tubular cap band. In one embodiment, the opposed ends of the belt member include mutually engageable closure devices for joinder to accommodate the wearer's head. In another instance, the belt member is continuous and composed of flexibly expansible material. In still another instance, an elongated air bladder of resilient rubber-like material is received through the cap band with an air pump connected to the interior of the air bladder to selectively fill the air bladder with air.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an article associated with headgear that keeps the wearer's head both cool and cushioned from the interior harness of the headgear. The article is a system, liner or pad that is inserted into the headgear or coupled to the headgear harness for cooling and comfort, and includes a water absorbent polymer or other material contained within non-impervious pocket partitions attached to a concave disk of mesh fabric. The mesh fabric provides ventilation portions, which allow for the free flow of air and breathing of the wearer's scalp to facilitate the natural evaporation of perspiration. The article provides a cushion to the wearer's scalp from the abrasive effect of the webbing of the headgear harness. As the pocket partitions swell due to absorption of water by the polymer material, the pockets function as gel-like cushions or pads that protect the wearer's scalp. The article is held in place with small straps, Velcro® tabs, or other retention devices.

Abstract: A hat includes an elasticized band that extends around the periphery of the hat's crown to retain the hat on the head of a wearer. The elasticity of the band in a longitudinal direction is not uniform across its width. Instead the elasticity is greater in one region proximate one edge of the band than it is in a second region proximate the opposite edge of the band. The band is comfortable for the wearer because it grips the wearer's head less tightly in the second region than in the first region. At the same time, the entire width of the band contributes to retaining the hat on wearer's head. The band can also be used to retain other garments on a wearer.

Abstract: A sweatband designed to be worn on the head of a user under a pre-existing helmet, for usage in a variety of sporting activities. Due to the presence of an additional layer beneath the helmet, it takes additional time for impact forces to reach the user's head, thus providing greater protection. In the preferred mode, the device comprises a generally tubular “horizontal” sweatband portion, much like a typical headband. In an enhanced mode, the horizontal member is affixed to a “vertical” portion that is perpendicular to the horizontal portion, extending from the user's forehead, over the crown of the head, and to the back of the head. In still another embodiment, three such bands are utilized for maximum coverage of critical areas of the head. The sweatband of the present invention comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable.

Abstract: Headwear having a two-ply headband coated with a layer of polyurethane. The headwear includes a crown main body, a visor, and the headband which is preferably connected to the lower peripheral edge of the crown main body. The two-ply headband is created by folding a strip of knitted fabric, coated on one side with polyurethane, so that the polyurethane is inside the folds and then stitching the folds to secure the shape of the headband. The knitted portion of the headband demonstrates good moisture absorbency while the polyurethane layer prevents the conveyance of sweat to the crown main body and any accompanying staining that might otherwise occur. The headband stretches to fit the wearer comfortably without undue pressure during use, while also exhibiting good resilience when removed.

Abstract: Headwear having a crown portion and a headband attached to and extending around the lower inside edge of the crown portion. The headband is preferably made of stretchable material and includes a layer of spongy material. The sewing thread used on the headband includes rubber thread and nylon stretch thread sewn together in a chain-like pattern to provide expandability and thereby increase the number of different wearer head sizes that may be accommodated by the headband. With this construction, a wide range of automatic size adjustment is obtained without imposing undue elastic pressure on the wearer.

Abstract: A cap is provided that includes a crown that is substantially hemispherical in shape and configured to receive the head of a wearer and an unfolded sweatband connected to the inside bottom edge of the crown. The sweatband is preferably unfolded and constructed from the same material used to construct the crown. The sweatband can include a front portion and a back portion, which are connected by a seam cover.

Abstract: A hair protection bag with a first opening and a method for using the same are provided. The hair protection bag may have an open perimeter, a band around the open perimeter and a first opening associated with the bag. The band may be detachably connected to the open perimeter using an adhesive. The first opening may have a fastening system associated therewith to fasten, un-fasten and/or re-fasten the bag. The hair protection bag may further have a second opening associated with the bag. The second opening may have a fastening system associated therewith to fasten, un-fasten and/or re-fasten the bag. A cotton band may be attached to the open perimeter of the bag to prevent treatment solution from leaking from the bag. The first opening associated with the bag may be, for example, a zipper or hook and loop fasteners. The second opening associated with the bag may be, for example, a zipper or hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A perspiration band for a headgear formed from a moisture-absorbing material for protecting forehead and temples of the user from contact with the non-absorbent headband. The perspiration band has an irregularly-shaped unitary body defined by a first straight edge and an opening edge that has an outwardly extending tab. The perspiration band is adapted for positioning over a headband of the headgear when folded lengthwise and with the securing members engaged.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cap. The cap is very useful in many aspects that it not only blocks the sun but also cools the head of the cap wearer, by tying the ends of the covers bands together or connecting them with a Velcro tape, thereby providing the cap wearer with more satisfaction of wearing the cap. In addition, the cap of the present invention is not easily slid off the head by wind or some motions of the cap wearer by applying the resin adsorption layer containing germanium, it being known to be not harmful to a human body and have an excellent adsorption capacity, to the entire inner surface or some parts of bands of the cap at regular intervals so as to stabilize brain waves of the cap wearer by taking advantage of ionization energy and far-infrared energy radiated from germanium, thereby releasing insomnia, stress and headache caused by unstable brain waves and improving concentration and memory.

Abstract: A baseball-style cap having a sweatband woven to form a tubular channel. The cap includes a crown main body, a visor, and the sweatband. The sweatband is connected to the lower peripheral edge of the crown main body. The tubular weaving of the sweatband reduces manufacturing steps as no sewing of two unjoined ends is necessary. In addition, the sweatband is woven of thread having good moisture absorbency such that subsidiary materials for enhancement of perspiration absorption are not required. The resulting sweatband is uniform in appearance, having the same look on both the inner and outer surfaces, upgrading the quality of the sweatband and enhancing aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: A headband having a low stretch segment sized to fit around a wearer's head, and an elastic segment being smaller than the low stretch segment, and having a free end and an attached end, where the elastic segment is attached at its attached end with the low stretch segment. The headband also includes a tab portion having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tab portion being connected with the free end of the elastic portion, the second end of the tab portion configured to form a closed loop with the low stretch segment, around the wearer's head. The headband also includes visual indicator configured for monitoring the extended position of elastic segment and optionally a stop portion that is configured to engage against the elastic segment to limit its stretch.

Abstract: A hat includes an elasticized band that extends around the periphery of the hat's crown to retain the hat on the head of a wearer. The elasticity of the band in a longitudinal direction is not uniform across its width. Instead the elasticity is greater in one region proximate one edge of the band than it is in a second region proximate the opposite edge of the band. The band is comfortable for the wearer because it grips the wearer's head less tightly in the second region than in the first region. At the same time, the entire width of the band contributes to retaining the hat on wearer's head. The band can also be used to retain other garments on a wearer.

Abstract: There is provided a hat comprising a crown portion, a brim removably and rotatably attached to the crown portion by a sliding assembly, a circumferential band attached along its lower edge to the lower periphery of the crown portion and having at least a first part of the sliding assembly attached thereto, a headband attached to the circumferential band and/or the crown portion, but preferably not to the sliding assembly, that is disposed between the sliding assembly and a wearer's head when the hat is worn. The sliding assembly comprises a first member at least partially secured to the inside of the crown portion and/or the circumferential band, and a second member at least partially secured to the brim. The sliding assembly is preferably vertically oriented so that, in particular, the sliding assembly may be recessed from the lower periphery of the crown portion for improved functioning and aesthetics.

Abstract: Headwear having a crown portion and a headband attached to and extending around the lower inside edge of the crown portion. The headband is preferably made of stretchable material and includes a layer of spongy material. The sewing thread used on the headband includes rubber thread and nylon stretch thread sewn together in a chain-like pattern to provide expandability and thereby increase the number of different wearer head sizes that may be accommodated by the headband. With this construction, a wide range of automatic size adjustment is obtained without imposing undue elastic pressure on the wearer.

Abstract: The “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” which is fixed by means of rubber “O” rings to the eye glass arms enables individuals the use of a “sweat band” type device without having to be secured around the head. With the close proximity of the “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” to the eye glasses, dust and dirt can also be reduced and or eliminated from entrance from the top of the eye glasses. Hats and or hard hats will not be interfered with as with head constraint “sweat bands”.

Abstract: Headwear having a two-ply headband coated with a layer of polyurethane. The headwear includes a crown main body, a visor, and the headband which is preferably connected to the lower peripheral edge of the crown main body. The two-ply headband is created by folding a strip of knitted fabric, coated on one side with polyurethane, so that the polyurethane is inside the folds and then stitching the folds to secure the shape of the headband. The knitted portion of the headband demonstrates good moisture absorbency while the polyurethane layer prevents the conveyance of sweat to the crown main body and any accompanying staining that might otherwise occur. The headband stretches to fit the wearer comfortably without undue pressure during use, while also exhibiting good resilience when removed.

Abstract: A disposable sweatband liner 10 made of a thin, flat and moisture absorbing material is shaped curved 28 to fit around the forehead of a person. A disposable sweatband liner is affixable to a cap, hat or sun visor by adhesive material 12. A disposable moisture absorbing sweatband strip is shaped to fit the forehead side headband of a cap, hat or sun visor. The disposable sweatband liner is folded in half where a slit 16 is notched for easy peel off of a peel off backing paper 14. The disposable sweatband liner 10 can be affixed and detached easily by a user as needed.

Abstract: A hat which is manufactured of material such as synthetic resin and the like and formed into a box-shaped, generally square pyramidal main body as a whole comprises integrally-provided foldable chocking pieces formed by cutting a plurality of evenly spaced slits on a rim around a locking hole disposed in a center of a base.

Abstract: A baseball-style cap having a crown portion made of multiple panels, a visor part which is attached to the front part of the crown portion and a headband attached to and extending around the lower inside edge of the crown portion. The headband is a band of two-ply elastic yarn material woven in a tubular or tunnel shape that contains no polyurethane. With this construction good perspiration absorbency is obtained without imposing undue elastic pressure on the wearer.

Abstract: A sweatband designed to be worn on the head of a user engaged in activities such as soccer. Specifically, in the preferred mode, the device comprises a “horizontal” sweatband portion, much like a typical headband. In an enhanced mode, the horizontal member is affixed to a “vertical” portion that is perpendicular to the horizontal portion, extending from the user's forehead, over the crown of the head, and to the back of the head. In either instance, the sweatband of the present invention comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable. In the preferred mode, the inserts are polymeric and function to absorb and dissipate impact forces with which the user's head comes in contact. Importantly, the inserts may be strategically placed within the sweatband, such as in the areas most vulnerable to concussion or injury upon impact.

Abstract: A cap structure with reduced length of stretchable material in sweatband without deteriorating the stretchability of the cap. The cap has a semi-spherical crown, a peak and a two-segment sweatband comprising a non-stretchable sweatband portion sewn at the area where is corresponding to said peak and a stretchable sweatband portion sewn at the other portion except the area where said non-stretchable sweatband locates both at the lower peripheral edge of said crown to get the maximum covering effect of the stretchable cap and further to reduce the cost of production of the cap by reducing the stretchable material in the sweatband.

Abstract: A visor cap, having a bill, a forehead shield having sides, an adjustable strap attached to and extending between the forehead shield sides, and a non-elastic sleeve. The adjustable strap extends through the non-elastic sleeve and has a relaxed position having a relaxed position length such that when in the relaxed position the non-elastic sleeve abuts the forehead shield sides. The adjustable strap has a pair of display panels adjacent to the forehead shield sides, and an elastic strap extending between the display panels. When the cap is donned by a wearer, the adjustable sleeve stretches to accommodate the head of the wearer, creating temple openings between the non-elastic sleeve and the forehead shield sides, revealing the display panels. When the cap is removed by the wearer, the elastic band returns to the relaxed position and the non-elastic sleeve once again abuts the forehead shield sides—substantially concealing the display panels.

Abstract: A visor structure with an elastic band connecting in a bevel mode, it comprises a peak, a front panel and a band; the band is made of elastic fabric (such as elastic terry or elastic fleece); the front panel and the band are both cut in a distinctive bevel mode to connect with each other to thereby form the visor with a perfect streamline. When the visor is worn on, the band is pulled out and its elastic fabric can be stretched out horizontally to suit the different head sizes of the wearer, to make the band look quite even, tidy and not being crimpled to influence the entire appearance of the visor structure. The visor provides comfort no matter it is worn normally or in a reverse way by virtue that the ears of the wearer always contact the soft band.

Abstract: A headwear item such as a cap, having a mutiaxially stretchable band is provided. The band comprises multiple layers of uniaxially or multiaxially stretchable material connected with elastic stitching for making the band multiaxially stretchable. Such biaxially stretchable band may utilize any fabric that is uniaxially or biaxially stretchable for the layers of the band, allowing for a wide variety of fabrics to be utilized. Additionally, the elastic stitching between the layers of the band provide for varying space between the layers, making the band lighter, and providing comfort and breathability to the wearer.

Abstract: A cap comprising a cap body having an elastic fabric patch provided in rear thereof, a visor extending from a front side of the cap body, and a sweat band provided along an inner lower periphery of the cap body having latex material. The sweat band includes a latex material and a fabric cloth covering an outer surface of the latex material between the inner lower periphery of the cap body and the latex material.

Abstract: A headwear item such as a cap, having a mutiaxially stretchable band is provided. The band comprises multiple layers of uniaxially or multiaxially stretchable material connected with elastic stitching for making the band multiaxially stretchable. Such biaxially stretchable band may utilize any fabric that is uniaxially or biaxially stretchable for the layers of the band, allowing for a wide variety of fabrics to be utilized. Additionally, the elastic stitching between the layers of the band provide for varying space between the layers, making the band lighter, and providing comfort and breathability to the wearer.

Abstract: A headband apparatus includes a flexible, resilient C-shaped core member. A first absorbent layer is attached to the core member. A cloth layer is attached to the first absorbent layer, and a second absorbent layer is attached to an inside portion of the first absorbent layer under the cloth layer. The first absorbent layer jackets the core member. The core member is comprised of a flexible, resilient plastic material. The first absorbent layer is comprised of foam first material. The cloth layer jackets the first absorbent layer. The cloth layer is comprised of terrycloth material. The second absorbent layer is comprised of loose foam second material. When the midportion of the apparatus is placed on the forehead of a person, the first absorbent layer, the cloth layer, and the second absorbent layer are all capable of absorbing perspiration from the person's forehead.

Abstract: A sweat-absorbing headgear includes a headgear body having a ring portion adapted to extend around the head of a wearer. The ring portion includes a woven elastic band section and is changeable in size due to stretchable and contractible characteristics of the woven elastic band section. The woven elastic band section is stretchable along a longitudinal direction thereof, and includes a plurality of fiber bundles which extend along the longitudinal direction and which are spaced apart transversely. The fiber bundles are stretched when the woven elastic band section is stretched, and form a plurality of sweat-absorbing fiber tufts projecting from an inner surface of the woven elastic band section when the latter returns to a normally contracted state.

Abstract: A cap is provided that includes a crown that is substantially hemispherical in shape and configured to receive the head of a wearer and an unfolded sweatband connected to the inside bottom edge of the crown. The sweatband is preferably unfolded and constructed from the same material used to construct the crown. The sweatband can include a front portion and a back portion, which are connected by a seam cover.

Abstract: A sweat-absorbing headgear includes a headgear body having a ring portion adapted to extend around the head of a wearer. The ring portion includes a woven elastic band section and is changeable in size due to stretchable and contractible characteristics of the woven elastic band section. The woven elastic band section is stretchable along a longitudinal direction thereof, and includes a plurality of fiber bundles which extend along the longitudinal direction and which are spaced apart transversely. The fiber bundles are stretched when the woven elastic band section is stretched, and form a plurality of sweat-absorbing fiber tufts projecting from an inner surface of the woven elastic band section when the latter returns to a normally contracted state.

Abstract: A ball cap comprising a plurality of gores forming a body, a sweat band having an elastic sweat portion, and an elastic gore that is stretchable to provide a ball cap that is stretchable to assume a variety of stretched conditions to accommodate a variety of head sizes, comprising a stiffener assembly that continuously supports the elastic gore in all stretched conditions, said stiffener assembly comprising a main body portion sized to underlie the elastic gore in its unstretched condition, a transverse channel housing the sweat band elastic portion, and a pair of folded side wings attached to the side edges of the elastic gore which unfold as the ball cap stretches to its stretched conditions to continuously support the elastic gore and the elastic sweat band portion.

Abstract: A self-adjusting fabric covered sweatband designed to fit in any type of headwear to achieve a one size fits all situation. The sweatband is completely elastic all the way through its circumference and is covered by a fabric material to absorb the sweat.

Abstract: An inexpensive multi-modality utility hat of non/gender-specific design, having advantageous features providing its user with the novel convenience of readily transforming into several different types of hats in one. For example, the brim portion can be quickly and easily detatched from its central cap portion via a zipper, enabling user to wear only either the cap or the brim separately if desired; -and, if the cap portion only is selected to be worn for a time, the brim twist/tripple-folds into a compact member which concealably stows within an integral-pocket portion of the cap. The cap portion includes an adjustable-cord compliance feature enabling one size to fit all, and may be optionally fitted with a broad or a narrow brim of circular, triangular, or squared motif: -and brim-width may be altered at front or sides via a simple gathering provision. Alternately, my light-weight compact hat can be carried fiat within a backpack.

Abstract: A detachable disposable sweatband, that can be readily manufactured from inexpensive readily-available component materials at low cost that makes it practically disposable and thus beneficial to personal hygiene, is easily attached to the sweatband or interior periphery of practically any existing headware. A composite central core of special highly-absorptive material, based on basic principles of feminine hygiene pads, accepts and retains more sweat than comparable sweatbands of prior art and thus provides better protection to the eyes and face of the wearer. The sweatband can be easily detached and discarded, and then replaced at low cost whenever desired, thus eliminating the usual inconvenience and cost of laundering or discarding and replacing the headwear.

Abstract: A perspiration band and a method of making thereof is disclosed. The perspiration band formed from a moisture-absorbing fabric and is provided with a pair of notches that allow the band to be secured by fasteners on a headband on a headgear. The outwardly flaring end portions extend the reach of the band along the headband. A plurality of non-aligned fasteners attached along the sides of the band facilitate creation of an excess of material on the portion of the band that contact the user's head, thus increasing moisture-absorbing capabilities of the perspiration band.

Abstract: An advertising size adjustment strap for a baseball-style cap having a crown body, a visor and a sweat absorbent band attached to the inside periphery of the crown. The size adjustment strap, which is attached to the back portion of the lower periphery of the crown, is formed of a stretchable fabric material or band, a non-stretchable fabric material and a cylinder-shaped fabric material forming a sleeve. The non-stretchable fabric material may be used to display an advertising or decorative portion such as a logo, symbol, emblem, etc. When the wearer puts the cap on, the stretchable fabric material or band expands naturally to fit the wearer, allowing the fabric sleeves to separate and thereby displaying the advertising or decorative portion.

Abstract: A headband for holding hairs off of forehead and out of face has a continuous non-elastic cord which has an inner size exceeding an outer size of a head of a user, and a fastener provided with a structure through which at least a portion of the cord can pass, so that by displacing the fastener relative to the cord, a front portion of the cord is reducible to fit exactly the head of the user.

Abstract: An elongated and flexible hair cutting strip having a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive for trapping hair clippings during a hair cut. The strip circumscribes the neck of a person such that first adhesive surface attaches to said neck in a secure and flush manner. A collar portion of a hair cutting cape attaches to the second adhesive surface in a secure and flush manner. Accordingly, hair clippings are prevented from entering between the first adhesive surface and the neck of a person and are also prevented from entering between the second adhesive surface and said collar portion of the hair cutting cape. In addition, a plurality of hair cutting strips may be used in combination to enclose the neck of a patron.

Abstract: A detachable disposable sweatband, that can be readily manufactured from inexpensive readily-available component materials at low cost that makes it practically disposable and thus beneficial to personal hygiene, is easily attached to the sweatband or interior periphery of practically any existing headware. A composite central core of special highly-absorptive material, based on basic principles of feminine hygiene pads, accepts and retains more sweat than comparable sweatbands of prior art and thus provides better protection to the eyes and face of the wearer. The sweatband can be easily detached and discarded, and then replaced at low cost whenever desired, thus eliminating the usual inconvenience and cost of laundering or discarding and replacing the headwear.

Abstract: A headband apparatus includes a flexible, resilient C-shaped core member. A first absorbent layer is attached to the core member. A cloth layer is attached to the first absorbent layer, and a second absorbent layer is attached to an inside portion of the first absorbent layer under the cloth layer. The first absorbent layer jackets the core member. The core member is comprised of a flexible, resilient plastic material. The first absorbent layer is comprised of foam first material. The cloth layer jackets the first absorbent layer. The cloth layer is comprised of terrycloth material. The second absorbent layer is comprised of loose foam second material. When the midportion of the apparatus is placed on the forehead of a person, the first absorbent layer, the cloth layer, and the second absorbent layer are all capable of absorbing perspiration from the person's forehead.

Abstract: The modular cap assembly of the present invention consists of a visor component and a crown component which may be worn separately or together. One or more of the crown panels may receive detachable insignias and detachable pockets. Other accessories may also be attached to the visor and the crown.

Abstract: A baseball cap includes a crown composed of a plurality of panels. The crown defines an opening. A visor is secured to a front portion of the crown. A sweatband is attached to an inner side of a lower periphery of the crown. The sweatband is extended at both ends in equal length to that of the opening of the crown to form a first extended sweatband and a second extended sweatband. A male fastening device and a female fastening device are respectively attached onto the first extended sweatband and said second extended sweatband.

Abstract: A head band apparatus is provided for protecting a wearer's eyes from perspiration from the wearer's forehead and includes a band which has a front band portion, a rear band portion, and side band portions between the front band portion and the rear band portion. The front band portion includes a front band outer side, and the side band portions includes side band outer sides. A perspiration collector lip is connected to the front band portion and extends outward from the front band outer side for defining a collection space between the perspiration collector lip and the front band portion. The perspiration collector lip includes a first open drain end laterally distanced from the wearer's eyes. A second open drain end is also provided and is also laterally distanced from the wearer's eyes.