For Winter Hats, Try These! Flight Cap and Flap Cap Feature | WORDS, from Kyoto
❄️ Winter is here in earnest. For you, who do not want to compromise on either warmth or style.
This is a feature from the Kyoto hat brand "WORDS," gathering flight caps / flap caps that really come in handy in the cold season.
Their appeal is the warmth of the ear flaps and a unisex design that is easy to wear. We introduce items that can be the star of your winter outfit.
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Flight caps and flap caps are both winter essentials that "protect your ears," "stand up to the wind" and "keep you warm." Their appeal is the warmth of the ear flaps and a unisex design that is easy to wear.
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What are flight caps and flap caps?
Their roots, and their features as winter cold-weather hats
Flight caps have their roots in the cold-weather hats used by aircraft pilots.
The term flap cap covers cold-weather hats with ear flaps in general, and they go very well with outdoor and military styles too.
Both are winter essentials that "protect your ears," "stand up to the wind" and "keep you warm." They look different, but their purpose is the same: "the ultimate cold-weather hat".
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FEATURED ITEMS | This season's recommended items
2 cold-weather caps with ear flaps
Poly-Cotton Sherpa Fleece Flight Cap [WS-50625]
- Very warm, with sherpa fleece ear flaps
- A versatile unisex silhouette
- Lightweight poly-cotton material
![Poly-Cotton Sherpa Fleece Flight Cap [WS-50625]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/2229/1778/files/WS-50625_model_2.jpg?v=1789133845)
![Poly-Cotton Sherpa Fleece Flight Cap [WS-50625]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/2229/1778/files/WS-50625_model_0.jpg?v=1789133775)
THIS ITEM
Very warm, with sherpa fleece ear flaps. A flight cap in lightweight poly-cotton.
Poly-Cotton Faux Fur Flight Cap [WS-50624]
- Fluffy faux fur becomes the star of your winter outfit
- A just-right balance of warmth + a relaxed feel
- Unisex: works for both men and women
- Suits everything from everyday wear to the outdoors
![Poly-Cotton Faux Fur Flight Cap [WS-50624]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/2229/1778/files/WS-50624_model_2.jpg?v=1789133782)
![Poly-Cotton Faux Fur Flight Cap [WS-50624]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/2229/1778/files/WS-50624_model_1.jpg?v=1789133850)
![Poly-Cotton Faux Fur Flight Cap [WS-50624]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/2229/1778/files/WS-50624_model_0.jpg?v=1789133775)
THIS ITEM
Fluffy faux fur becomes the star of your winter outfit. It suits everything from everyday wear to the outdoors.
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COORDINATE IDEAS | Recommended winter outfits
How to work them into winter outfits, and recommended occasions
💡 Winter outfits with a flight cap
💡 Also recommended for these occasions
- Staying warm on the way to work or school (great for cyclists too)
- Winter trips (snowy mountains, city walks, the outdoors)
- As a single accent in a winter outfit
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Frequently asked questions (Q&A)
Things you might want to know before trying it on
Q. Can the ear flaps be fixed in the up position?
A. They have fasteners, so you can gather them up and fasten them on top.
Q. Do they suit women too?
A. Yes. WORDS flight caps are designed to be unisex, so anyone can wear them regardless of gender.
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A message from WORDS
More freedom in your winter style
This winter again, hats that are easy to wear and playful.
Not just for warmth — "winter hats that can be the star of the day", from WORDS.
More freedom in your winter style, with unisex hats designed in Kyoto.
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TRY IT ON
You can try hats on in Kawaramachi, Kyoto
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The fit and silhouette, which are hard to judge from photos alone, can be checked by actually trying hats on in the store.
DIAGNOSIS
If you are not sure which shape suits you, try our Hat Finder Quiz to see what tends to suit you.
