Mens Irish Hats & Flat Caps

Irish men's hats are made from tweed or wool. They are known as paddy caps or flat caps. They are characterized by peaks and stiff brims. It is a soft hat and a fashionable men's Irish clothing accessory.

Flat caps come from Northern England in the 14th century. In Ireland in 1571, a law was passed requiring everyone to wear a woolen hat on a Sunday to boost the wool trade. Shortly after, the law was abolished. However, many men went on to wear them.

Tweed is a heavy wool woven for warmth. In the summer, many people prefer to wear a light wool cap for the warm weather.

The classic Irish newsboy hat is one of the best-known Irish hats. The original Irish flat cap is also a statement piece that has been used for hundreds of years. Men's tweed caps are sometimes referred to as Peaky Blinder hats or Scally caps.