Fit options include pull-on designs and adjustable systems such as back snaps, chinstrap buttons, easy-close fasteners, adjustable toggles or straps, and toddler safety breakaway clasps.
Care instructions vary by material: many sun and bucket hats are labeled machine wash and line dry or lay flat to dry, while some recommend hand wash and line dry. Silicone swim caps should be rinsed in cool, non-chlorinated water after use and left to air dry.
Features found in some kids' hats include reversible 2-in-1 designs, mesh liners, bendable brims for customized coverage, wicking liners and quick-dry fabrics, adjustable toggles or straps, and breakaway safety clasps.
Several bucket and sun hats are lightweight and packable: they fold easily into backpacks or travel bags and are described as holding their shape after washing, making them travel-friendly.
The kids' swim cap in the results is made from 100 percent silicone. Care guidance advises rinsing the cap in cool, non-chlorinated water after each use and leaving it to air dry on a towel.