When a Cap is Not Just a Cap

The legendary Bruce Lee was fond of saying that a punch is just a punch and a kick is just a kick. When you are talking about caps one would be tempted to say the same thing. That a cap is just a cap. In many case a cap is just a cap, and a hat is just a hat. But that is not to say that it is true on all instances. There are some time when a cap isn’t just a cap. There are times when it is much more than just that. For those times it is important to think about what you are saying and what it means. If you look at it more closely sometimes things are more than they seem. Even Bruce Lee knew that and understood that although there may be benefit in trying to simplify the understanding of kung fu, That did not mean they you could ignore the complexities that are involved with it.

So when is a cap not just a cap. Well a cap is always a cap, let’s get that straight. To ignore the complexity of its existence is something more. First there is the promotional caps. With promotional caps, or custom caps as they are also know, the idea is not just to provide someone with a cap. The idea is to put your logo on a cap so that the person remembers who gave it to them. The purpose is also so that people who see the promotional cap being worn know who gave that person a cap. It is the ultimate gift as it is the gift that keep on give. It keeps the recipient protected from the sun and it gives the giver of the gift the knowledge that their logo will be out there for people to see. From a personal perspective it is great and from a corporate perspective it is even better.

The other time it is more complex than it seems is when you look at the function of promotional caps or custom caps. The function that the cap performs is to keep a person safe from the harmful rays of the sun. Sure it is important to get some sunshine so you can get your dose of vitamin D but you still need to protect yourself from prolonged exposure to the sun. You only really need 15 minutes a day in the sun to get your required dose of sunshine. Anything more than they is excess which is especially problematic in Australia where the sun’s rays are more harmful. So in that context a promotional cap or custom cap carries much more meaning than being a simple garment that you wear like a fashion accessories. It is not just a fashion accessory. Promotional caps are much more than that and need to be recognised as such.

So next time you think about what Bruce Lee said and how it correlates to the humble cap think hard before making simply assumption.

The Different Types of Promotional Caps


  1. The are great.
  2. Promotional caps are inexpensive
  3. Caps can be branded with almost any logo.
  4. People love to wear caps
  5. Whats not to love about caps?



Branded Caps


  • Embroidery
  • Screen Print
  • Transfer Print


Custom Caps


  • the colour
  • the make
  • the style
  • etc


Printed Caps






BaseBall Caps an American Sports Tradition


  • American Football (NFL)
  • Baseball (MLB)
  • Basketball (NBA)
  • Ice Hockey (NHL)




Custom Caps in The School Yard

Unless you have kids you may not have noticed but all kids are required to wear caps when they play outdoors. This is mainly due to the fact that schools are becoming increasingly conscience of the fact that kids need protection from the sun when playing outdoors in the sun. This is regardless of whether it is a sunny day or not. Summer and winter kids need to wear caps where playing outside. Long gone are the days when you would see children playing outside in the playground or the park without protection. With the increasing awareness of skin diseases this is no long the case.

It is not not just kids caps which kids are wearing. It is also hats. Wide-brim hats are an increasingly popular item for kids in the playground. They tend to protect more of the head than traditional caps and with their little eyelets they can help keep kids heads cool. Though the legionnaire cap also has good coverage as there is a flap at the back of the cap which covers the neck. Normal caps mainly protect the face, whereas this cap also protect the back of the head.

The caps are also being customised. Especially with private schools the school administration likes to put the school logo on the cap. It is usually as a way to fit in with the uniform. Of course the caps can be colour matched to the school uniform colours. This makes for a very smart looking ensemble with everything matching and looking good. It also makes it easier to identify students from afar so that they don’t get lost during school excursions. These custom caps are a brilliant addition to any school attire.

Custom Caps a Year Round Promotional Item




Ezycaps Chequered Flag Cap







Camo Truckers Cap is a True Classic










Hemp Cap Great For Promotions






Baseball Caps Great for Promo

History of Baseball Caps


Promotional Caps


  • Embroidery
  • Transfer print
