Big hats, the ultimate guide for XL heads
Finally—a guide for the rest of us.
No more headaches, awkward fits, or one-size-fits-none caps. Here’s everything you need to know about finding hats that actually fit larger heads—with style, comfort, and confidence.
🔹 Why Most Hats Don’t Fit Big Heads
If you’ve ever felt like every hat was made for someone else’s skull—you’re not alone. Most “standard” caps are made for head sizes between 54–58 cm. That leaves anyone with a 59–64 cm head either forcing the last snap, stretching the band, or giving up altogether.
The problem?
Most brands design for the average. Not for you.
Whether it’s a tight crown, a shallow depth, or a brim that sits awkwardly high, traditional caps weren’t built with larger heads in mind. And they don’t just feel bad—they look off.
🔹 What Makes a Cap Comfortable for Big Heads
It’s not just about a bigger circumference—it’s about proportion. A truly comfortable hat for a larger head has:
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Deeper crown depth: so it sits naturally, not perching on top.
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Wider inner band: to prevent pressure and sweat marks.
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Extended brim proportions: for a balanced silhouette.
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Breathable materials: like cotton or mesh, so you don’t overheat.
Think: not just wider, but better-designed.
This is where most brands fall short—they just “scale up” their regular designs. At Free Heads, we start with XL in mind from day one.
🔹 The Best Hat Styles for Bigger Heads
Not all hats are created equal when it comes to comfort and confidence. Here’s what actually works for larger heads:
🧢 Dad Hat
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Soft, unstructured, and naturally relaxed.
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Sits deeper on the head.
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Great for everyday wear.
🚛 Trucker Hat
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Mesh back = ventilation.
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High crown = better proportions for bigger skulls.
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Adjustable snapback makes it easy to dial in comfort.
⚾ 6-Panel Baseball Cap
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If structured well, this classic style fits big heads with clean lines.
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Look for deeper crowns and longer straps.
🔹 How to Measure Your Head (Properly)
Getting the right size starts with knowing your number.
✂️ Here’s how:
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Grab a flexible measuring tape (or a piece of string + ruler).
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Wrap it above your ears and across the mid-forehead—where a hat would naturally sit.
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Don’t squeeze tight. Just snug enough.
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Check the measurement in centimeters.
📏 At Free Heads, we design for sizes 59.5 cm and up — all the way to 64 cm.
🔹 Why Free Heads Exists
We got tired of the same problem you have:
Every cool hat either didn’t fit—or barely did, leaving marks and headaches after 20 minutes.
So we built our own.
Free Heads is the only European brand made exclusively for people with big heads. Not resized hats. Redesigned from scratch.
Our hats are:
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Sized for 59 – 64 cm heads
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Built with breathable, high-quality cotton and mesh
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Designed with real-world comfort and style in mind
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Available with free returns in Spain and easy exchanges internationally
We believe freedom starts with fit.
You don’t need to squeeze into anything ever again.
🔹 What Our Customers Say
“Finally!!! I found it!!!
A cap that fits me!!!
It wasn’t easy to find, but it was super easy to order and receive.”
— Tomas
“Finally!!! It’s top-notch!!!!
I gave this cap to a big-headed friend — he’s thrilled and said:
‘Finally!!! It’s top-notch!!!!
I’ve never been able to wear a cap before!’
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DESIGN AND QUALITY”
— Jacqueline
🔹 Ready to Find a Hat That Fits?
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📦 Free shipping available
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🔁 30-day returns & exchanges
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