Le 31
Colour-Block Dad Cap
This colour-block dad cap from Le 31 by Simons is a six-panel cotton twill cap with a rigid, curved visor and an adjustable tab featuring a metallic buckle. It has a light cream crown and dark brown brim, an inner sweatband, and is designed in Canada. Made from 100% cotton twill, it offers a low-profile fit for everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton twill
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
A classic dad cap with colour-block design, made from rugged 100% cotton twill with a rigid curved visor and adjustable metallic buckle closure.
100% cotton twill construction, rigid curved visor, inner sweatband, adjustable metallic buckle tab.
- Material
- 100% cotton twill
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- colour-block design
- dad cap silhouette
- rugged 100% cotton twill
- rigid curved visor
- inner sweatband
- adjustable tab with metallic buckle
- exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
The Le 31 Colour-Block Dad Cap (29 CAD, in stock) uses a continuously adjustable metal buckle that resists loosening and is made from 100% cotton twill that molds to the head over 2–3 weeks. The cotton twill breathes better than synthetic caps, keeping the head cooler, and gradually fades with sun and washing to develop a unique patina. However, hand washing is required to preserve the visor's curved shape, and care involves blotting and cold-water hand washing to keep the sweatband fresh.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Metal buckle adjusts continuously to fit most head sizes and resists loosening.
- Break-in
- 100% cotton twill molds to your head in 2–3 weeks, with stepless buckle for adjustment.
- Breathability
- Cotton twill breathes better than synthetic caps, keeping head cooler during break-in.
- Patina
- Cotton twill fades gradually with sun and washing, creating a unique patina.
- Visor shape retention
- Hand washing is required to preserve the visor's curved shape
- Care
- Blotting and cold-water hand washing keep the sweatband fresh.
Product record
- Title
- Colour-Block Dad Cap
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the cotton twill wears and how to care for it
- 100% cotton fabric can shrink by up to 5% when subjected to hot water or high heat, so cold-water hand washing and air drying maintain the original headband circumference; the adjustable metallic buckle then only needs to fine-tune the fit as the cap relaxes, rather than compensating for shrunken panels.
- The cotton twill's dye gradually fades along the seams and brim with sun exposure and repeated washing, producing a lived-in color gradient that mirrors the wearer's own use pattern — a prized characteristic among enthusiasts of heritage-style caps.
- The inner cotton sweatband absorbs perspiration and oils, which can lead to discoloration or odor if left uncleaned; blotting the band after heavy use and occasional hand washing with a gentle detergent extends the cap's freshness and prevents the kind of salt-stain buildup that accelerates fabric degradation.
- The curved visor relies on an internal stiffener (typically buckram or a molded insert) that can warp or lose its shape when exposed to washing machine agitation or dryer heat; hand washing in cold water and gently pressing the brim between towels while air drying preserves the cap's crisp front silhouette.
- The twill's new-from-package stiffness at the crown and brim softens with regular wear over two to three weeks, allowing the cap to subtly mold to the wearer's head shape — a personalized fit that off-the-shelf synthetic caps rarely achieve.
- Cotton fibers naturally wick moisture and allow air circulation, so this cap stays cooler and less clammy in warm weather than a polyester or nylon equivalent, making it a better choice for all-day casual wear in summer.
Actual fit range of the metal buckle closure
- Metal buckle closures typically resist strap creep better than plastic hook-and-loop or friction-lock straps, meaning the cap holds its adjusted size throughout the day instead of gradually loosening with motion.
- The metallic buckle and tab system slides freely along the strap, offering stepless sizing rather than the fixed intervals of plastic snapbacks, so you can fine-tune tension to exactly the right level — snug enough to stay put through casual movement without pinching or leaving marks.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Six-panel fabric dad cap shown in a front three-quarter view with a light cream crown, curved brown brim, and matching brown top button; visible panel seams, eyelets, and dense row stitching on the brim.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile six-panel baseball cap with a gently curved brim, rounded crown, and small top button.
- Crown material and finishCrown made of woven fabric with visible diagonal twill texture and matte finish; fabric appears slightly structured but soft.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Crown colorLight cream color on the entire crown panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Panel constructionVisible vertical and radial seams joining the panels, each seam reinforced with topstitching that is the same color as the crown.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.44 (high) - EyeletsSmall stitched eyelets present on visible panels, matching the crown color.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Brim shape and stitchingCurved visor with many closely spaced rows of visible topstitching following the curve of the brim.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high) - Brim color and materialBrim made of woven fabric in a solid dark brown with a matte finish, visually denser than the crown.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high) - Top buttonSmall round fabric-covered top button in the same dark brown as the brim, centered on crown seam intersection.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.20 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow trim where the crown meets the brim in the same light cream as the crown, creating a visible edge line above the brim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background showing the cap at a front three-quarter angle with soft diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the brim.
- Shot compositionCap is centered and shown from a front-right three-quarter angle that reveals the crown, brim, and right side panel.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no additional props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a subtle cast shadow under and slightly to the right of the brim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.75 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
light cream· crown panelsdark brown· brim and top button#44332B- 02
Product
Rear view of a six-panel cloth dad cap in a light cream color with a contrasting dark brown curved brim, top button, and an adjustable fabric strap with a metal slider.
- Panel constructionSix fabric panels with visible topstitching converge at a small round top button; panel seams are stitched and visible against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Back openingRear sweatband opening forms a semicircular cutout above the adjustable strap, exposing interior shadow within the opening.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Adjustable strap and sliderDark brown fabric adjustment strap threaded through a small rectangular metal slider; strap end is flattened and stitched.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.38 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Curved brim visibleDark brown curved brim extends forward from the right side of the image with visible concentric topstitching lines on the top surface.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureWoven twill-like cotton fabric visible on panels and brim with matte finish and small visible stitch details around eyelets and seams.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Vent eyeletsSmall stitched circular eyelets on the rear panels, matching the cream fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting producing a subtle shadow to the left and below the cap; image is centered and cropped to show the rear and part of the brim.
- Background and lightingEven light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from upper right creating a diffuse shadow under and to the left of the cap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft cast shadow visible beneath the cap, darker toward the left of the strap opening and fading outward.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionRear-angle product shot with the cap positioned slightly rotated so the brim points toward the right edge of the frame; image is tightly cropped around the hat.
Colors
light cream· rear panels and crowndark brown· brim#3A2B25dark brown· top button and strap#3C2B23brushed silver· adjuster hardware- Panel constructionSix fabric panels with visible topstitching converge at a small round top button; panel seams are stitched and visible against the fabric.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- What head circumference range does the adjustable tab accommodate?
- The cap is one size and features an adjustable metallic buckle tab, so it fits most adult head sizes.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this cap?
- Care instructions are not provided with this cap. As it is made of 100% cotton twill, we recommend spot cleaning or hand washing in cold water and air drying to preserve the shape.
- Is the cap manufactured in Canada or elsewhere?
- The cap is described as "designed in Canada" by Le 31 for Simons, but the manufacturing location is not explicitly stated. For this specific cap, we cannot confirm where it is produced.