Children's caps

Because the European children's textile standard EN 14682 strictly prohibits drawstrings and cords with free ends in children's clothing up to a body height of 122 cm and further regulates them beyond that. The reason is the strangulation hazard: Kids get their cord ends caught on playground equipment, climbing frames, bus handrails or bicycle handlebars. Kids caps therefore come to market exclusively with adjustable hook-and-loop closure or with plastic snap - never with a drawstring. These systems reliably cover head circumferences between 52 and 56 cm and grow with the child for one to two seasons. If you are looking for adult caps with adjustable system for young people from 12 years, you will find them in the adult caps category.

Most kids' caps are designed as a one-size collection with adjustable system and cover a head circumference between approximately 52 and 56 cm. This range corresponds to children aged approximately four to twelve years. For models with two head circumference sizes (e.g. Atlantis or FLEXFIT), the rule of thumb is: 52-54 cm fits kindergarten children and primary school pupils in first and second grade (around 4-8 years), 54-56 cm fits primary school pupils in third and fourth grade as well as pupils entering secondary school (around 8-12 years). For junior footballers from U7 upwards, a one-size collection generally fits, because the hook-and-loop or plastic snap is continuously adjustable. For team orders we recommend measuring the head circumference of two representative children and choosing the size accordingly.

Yes, all children's cap models in the range accept both embroidery and direct printing — preferably on the front middle panel (on 6-panel models) or on the continuous front panel (on 5-panel and bucket models). Cottonⁱ twillⁱ models deliver the cleanest embroidery result and are preferred for classic club crests and nursery logos. Poly/cotton blends are additionally suitable for sublimation printingⁱ. For junior clubs with team names or individual children's names, we recommend flex or flock film as a secondary placement at the nape or side panel. From runs of 20 pieces upwards, embroidery is worthwhile; below that, direct printing or flex-film transfer is the more pragmatic choice. Contact us for an individual quote.

For holiday camps, nursery outings and summer sponsoring campaigns with long periods outdoors, we recommend two routes: first, bucket hats with all-round brim - they protect ears and neck in addition to the face from UV radiation. The Beechfield Organic Cottonⁱ Bucket Hat with UV protection and the Atlantis Mayo Bucket Hat are first choices here. Second, legionnaire caps with neck protection flap such as the Beechfield Junior Legionnaire with neck protection - classic baseball silhouette plus sun cloth at the neck. For everyday summer activities such as the hiking day or the summer party, classic 5- or 6-panel caps with curved peak are also sufficient. Sunscreen on the neck and on the ears remains mandatory in any case - the cap is always a supplement, not a replacement.

Beechfield, with 10 models, is the broadest Kids cap selection in the range and the British promotional-product standard for junior clubs - Junior 5-panel, Junior snapback trucker, legionnaire and organic models cover every club scenario. Atlantis (Italian, 6 models) and Atlantis Headwear (a further 3 models) stand for premium workmanship with an Organic Cottonⁱ focus and ambitious club branding. Myrtle beach (2 models) and L-merch (2 models) complement the European core range with solid 5-panel classics at B2B pricing. FLEXFIT brings the close-fitting adult snapback feel into the Kids Size - ideal for older junior teams that already want to feel 'like the grown-ups'. For sports tournaments with shirt-and-cap combinations, most clubs choose Beechfield in the club colour with an embroidered crest on the front.

Children's caps tolerate machine washing at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle — hotter is not recommended because the cap shape can otherwise distort. Consistently avoid fabric softener because it coats the fibres, reduces the absorbency of the Cottonⁱ and can gum up the hook-and-loop fastener. Important: close the hook-and-loop fastener before washing — otherwise the hooks pick up lint from the inner fleeceⁱ of other laundry and become unusable over time. Dry the cap flat on a towel and pull the peak into shape — never in the tumble dryer, because the cardboard or plastic core in the peak can deform. Turn embroidered models inside out before washing; do the same with printed models to protect print and embroidery lines. For heavily soiled caps, hand-washing with lukewarm water is recommended.

Yes, this is the classic case with jerseyⁱ/cap combinations for junior sports tournaments and the most important reason why clubs procure caps at all. Beechfield and Myrtle beach offer their children's caps in the standard club colours of black, navy, royal blue, red, white and green — so the cap can be colour-matched exactly to the existing junior jersey. The embroidered or printed club crest on the front rounds off the unified appearance. For family company events and children's sponsored runs, many customers also choose uniform children's caps in the sponsor's colour so the children's group remains recognisable from a distance. Orders from 20 pieces upwards are worthwhile for embroidery; below that, we recommend direct printing or flex film. For very mixed ages and head sizes, the one-size collection with hook-and-loop fastener is recommended — then one cap really fits everyone.

For musical and theatre productions with uniform look, we recommend uniform 5-panel caps with snap or hook-and-loop in a clear stage colour - black, white or a strong signal colour look most coherent from the audience's perspective. The Beechfield Junior 5-Panel Cap and the Myrtle Beach Kinder 5-Panel Cap are the pragmatic stage classics. For children's choirs with performances in church or hall, the Beechfield Junior Low Profile 6 Panel Dad Cap in discreet colours has proven itself - looks more restrained and suits the choir uniform. Avoid trucker caps with meshⁱ back on stage because under spotlights they quickly look 'leisure'. If the production requires a special vintage or streetwear aesthetic, the Beechfield Junior Vintage Snapback Trucker Cap is a deliberately staged alternative.