Carhartt
Emblem Trucker Dad Cap
The Carhartt Emblem Trucker Dad Cap is a 6-panel trucker-style hat with a cotton twill front and mesh back panels. It features a slightly curved visor, snapback closure, embroidered ventilation eyelets, and an inner sweatband. A logo patch on the front and embroidered branding at the rear provide visible Carhartt identification.
- Material
- Cotton twill front, mesh back
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Carhartt trucker dad cap with cotton twill front and mesh back, featuring snapback closure and embroidered eyelets.
Snapback closure, breathable mesh back, curved visor, inner sweatband
- Material
- Cotton twill front, mesh back
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- 6-panel trucker style
- cotton twill front
- mesh back
- logo label on the front
- embroidered ventilation eyelets
- slightly curved visor
- inner sweatband
- snapback closure
Product Insights
Carhartt WIP's Emblem Trucker Dad Cap reinterprets workwear heritage for streetwear since 1989 at a premium price. Its unstructured low-profile crown with curved visor and soft cotton twill sits lower than structured work caps, while a small woven label replaces the classic patch for a subtler look. Moisture-wicking FastDry sweatband keeps forehead dry. The adjustable fit covers 22–23⅜ inches, potentially excluding smaller or larger heads. Hand-washing and air-drying are recommended, indicating more delicate care than typical work caps. Sold in design-driven retail like Simons, this cap prioritizes fashion—a tradeoff for those seeking Carhartt's rugged side.
Verified claims
- WIP heritage and value
- Carhartt WIP reinterprets mainline workwear for streetwear since 1989 at a premium price.
- Brand presentation
- Woven label and fashion retail placement signal WIP's design approach.
- Crown
- Unstructured low crown with curved visor and soft twill sits lower than structured work caps.
- Positioning
- Small woven label and fashion-forward design target streetwear over jobsite use.
- Texture
- Softer, more pliable than canvas, shaping a low-profile crown.
- Logo style
- Small woven label replaces classic Carhartt square patch for a subtler look.
- Size range
- Fits 22–23⅜ inch head circumference; may not suit smaller or larger heads.
- Sweatband
- Moisture-wicking sweatband with FastDry keeps forehead dry during activity.
- Fit style
- Unstructured low-profile dad-cap silhouette sits closer to head than work caps.
- Washing
- Hand-wash in cold water without bleach; turn inside out to protect details.
- Drying
- Air-dry to prevent snapback warping and preserve visor shape.
- Retail context
- Carhartt WIP cap sold at Simons under 'Carhartt at Djab' — design-driven, not workwear.
- Design features
- Cotton twill front, unstructured low-profile crown, and woven logo label differ from mainline work caps.
- Care
- Hand washing and no bleach recommended — more delicate than typical work caps.
- Brand vision
- Carhartt WIP design prioritizes fashion over workwear.
- Materials
- Front: 100% cotton twill; back: 100% polyester mesh; inner sweatband wicks moisture.
- Fit & silhouette
- Unstructured low-profile crown with adjustable snapback (22–23⅜ in).
Product record
- Title
- Emblem Trucker Dad Cap
- Brand
- Carhartt
- Price
- 30 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Carhartt WIP vs. mainline Carhartt caps
- Priced at 30 CAD, this cap sits above the typical $15–25 USD range of mainline Carhartt trucker caps, reflecting the WIP line’s investment in refined finishes, a more tailored fit, and the cachet of a European-designed fashion label.
- The front panels are constructed from cotton twill rather than the heavyweight canvas or duck commonly used in mainline caps — the twill gives a smoother texture and a softer, more pliable feel that enhances the broken-in character of the dad cap while still holding its shape.
- The unstructured, low-profile crown and slightly curved visor define a dad-cap silhouette that is a staple of WIP’s seasonal collections, whereas mainline Carhartt caps like the Odessa maintain a structured high crown and a heavily curved bill designed to shield from the sun during physical labor — two fundamentally different wear experiences.
- A small woven logo label replaces the iconic Carhartt square patch found on mainline work caps; this subtle branding is a deliberate WIP aesthetic choice that yields a quieter, more elevated look suitable for everyday layering rather than a uniform piece.
- Sold at Simons under the ‘Carhartt at Djab’ contemporary banner, this cap is distributed through fashion channels, not industrial suppliers; that retail context alone tells the buyer they are engaging with WIP’s design-driven approach, not a workwear purchase.
- Originally launched in 1989 as a licensed European distribution, Carhartt WIP has evolved into an autonomous line that reworks mainline Carhartt’s utilitarian DNA for a streetwear audience; this Emblem Trucker Dad Cap inherits that design philosophy, prioritizing a fashion-conscious cut and material hand over jobsite ruggedness.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Black trucker-style baseball cap shown at a three-quarter front-right angle, with a curved brim, fabric front panels, mesh back panels, a top button, embroidered eyelets, and a rectangular sewn patch on the front displaying a gold emblem and small text.
- Overall shapeSix-panel trucker cap silhouette with a curved brim and a rounded crown; front panels are structured fabric and the rear panels are open mesh.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.35 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Front fabric panelsMatte black woven fabric forms the two front panels and the mid crown; visible topstitching along panel seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Curved brimCurved black fabric-covered brim with multiple rows of parallel topstitching following the curve.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - Mesh rear panelsBlack open-weave mesh forms the side and rear panels visible on the right side of the hat, allowing a contrasting lighter background to show through the holes.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Top button and eyeletsSmall covered top button at crown apex and stitched embroidered eyelets on the front panels, both covered in matching black fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Front patchRectangular white fabric patch sewn to the lower center of the front panel with a gold emblem above a small line of lowercase text.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.53 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Patch text transcription“carhartt”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.62 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high) - Patch emblemRounded gold stylized 'C'-like emblem centered on the white patch above the text.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.55 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow under the brim; hat is centered lower in frame and photographed at a three-quarter front-right angle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view placing the hat toward the lower center of the image with generous negative space above.
- Background and shadowEven, pale gray background with a soft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the brim indicating a light source from above-left.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product image with clear focus and even studio lighting; no visible props or packaging.
Colors
black· front fabric panels and brim#0E0D0Eblack mesh· mesh rear panels#12120Ewhite· front sewn patch background#C5C4CAwarm gold· patch emblem#BEBDC2- Overall shapeSix-panel trucker cap silhouette with a curved brim and a rounded crown; front panels are structured fabric and the rear panels are open mesh.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a black trucker-style cap showing a woven mesh back, plastic snapback strap, embroidered white text at left rear, and a solid fabric curved brim visible at front-right.
- Mesh back panelsSix-panel rear crown constructed from open woven black mesh with visible horizontal knit rows and vertical seam stitching between panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Snapback strapBlack plastic adjustable snapback strap with multiple round adjustment holes and a rounded end tab, visible through the rear opening.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Embroidered rear text“Lower-left rear embroidery in white lowercase letters reading carhartt placed above the rear opening.”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Curved brimFront-right curved brim made from solid black fabric extending forward and partially visible from this rear angle; brim surface appears smooth with a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Top buttonSmall covered fabric top button in black centered on crown apex where panels meet.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Panel eyeletsSmall circular stitched eyelets present on mesh panels, matching black color and spaced near panel seams.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the cap; image cropped with the hat centered low in the frame and lit from above-left.
- Background and shadowEven light gray studio background with a soft diffuse shadow under and slightly left of the cap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter perspective with the cap centered in the lower two-thirds of the frame and the brim pointing to the right edge.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle highlights on the mesh texture and minimal harsh reflections on the plastic strap.
Colors
black· mesh back and crown#0D0D0Eblack· brim#0E0E11white· embroidery#C4C4C4black (gloss)· snapback strap#141314- Mesh back panelsSix-panel rear crown constructed from open woven black mesh with visible horizontal knit rows and vertical seam stitching between panels.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Parfaite
Exactement ce que je cherchais. Respirante et confortable. Look sobre.
Confortable
Très confortable, assez souple tout en gardant le look trucker. Elle est peu profonde, parfaite pour les têtes plus petites.
Q&A
4 answered- What is the exact size range this snapback accommodates?
- This cap is a one-size-fits-most adjustable snapback designed to fit head circumferences of 22 to 23⅜ inches, based on Carhartt's sizing chart for adjustable ball caps [1].
- What material is the mesh back made of?
- The mesh back is made of 100% polyester, as is standard for Carhartt trucker-style caps [1].
- Can this cap be machine washed, or does it require hand washing?
- Carhartt recommends hand washing caps in cold water and avoiding bleach [1].
- Is the inner sweatband made of cotton or a synthetic material for moisture wicking?
- The inner sweatband is made with moisture-wicking materials to keep you cool and dry, consistent with Carhartt's FastDry technology found in similar caps [1].