Paper driver cap product image (primary)
Flat paper-weave driver cap with a low, rounded crown, stitched side seam, and a short layered peak; visible woven texture across the entire outer surface.

Brixton

Paper Driver Cap

CA$49.95CAD
In Stock

This paper driver cap from Brixton features a braided paper exterior with a woven texture, a fabric lining, a rigid curved visor, and an inner sweatband. It is designed for casual use as a low-profile cap, with a rounded crown and a short, layered peak. The cap includes visible panel seams and a metal tag at the rear.

Material
Braided paper exterior with fabric lining
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, classic, vintage
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats

Color

Ivory/Cream Beige

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Braided paper driver cap with rigid curved visor and fabric lining.

Braided paper exterior, fabric lining, inner sweatband, rigid curved visor.

Material
Braided paper exterior with fabric lining
Style
casual, classic, vintage
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats

Additional Attributes

  • braided paper exterior
  • fabric lining
  • rigid curved visor
  • inner sweatband
  • driver cap silhouette
  • paper material construction

Product Insights

Brixton's Paper Driver Cap, a modernized vintage silhouette rooted in the brand's garage-made origins and named after The Clash, delivers breathable summer comfort through its braided paper shell and rigid air-gap visor, pairing effortlessly with tailored suits or casual shorts, yet the paper's lack of water resistance and shape-retention demands careful sizing (without an adjustable strap) and specialized storage to avoid permanent distortion.

Verified claims

Heritage
Driver and newsboy caps have been Brixton's core since 2004.
Versatility
The flat cap pairs with both tailored suits and casual shorts.
Brand stability
Brixton distributes to 1,300 stores in 30+ countries, with $65M revenue.
Origin story
Named after The Clash; first product a garage-made cap with roots in music, skate, and blue-collar culture.
Design expertise
Brixton focused on headwear for five years; driver caps are its longest-running, modernized vintage style.
Market presence
Distributed across 1,300 storefronts in 30+ countries with $65M revenue and $15M credit facility.
Design philosophy
Modernizes a vintage driver silhouette with a seasonal paper weave, keeping the design timeless.
Summer comfort
Braided paper shell and air-gap visor cool the head; paper is not waterproof.
Breathability
Rigid curved visor and woven paper crown provide passive ventilation.
Summer styling
Designed as a summer headwear piece, more structured than baseball caps.
Water resistance
Paper shell lacks water resistance; rain causes permanent distortion.
Color pairing
Acts as a warm palette anchor, pairing with olive, khaki, navy, white, grey, or brown.
Timeless design
One of Brixton's longest-running silhouettes, designed for timeless wearability.
Sizing
Sizing relies on head circumference (S 56, M 58, L 60, XL 62 cm) without adjustable strap; size up if between.
Visor comfort
Rigid curved visor creates an air channel, improving breathability over flat visors.
Fit maintenance
Braided paper can lose shape if packed improperly; requires hat box or crown stuffing.
Water sensitivity
Not waterproof; submersion causes permanent shape loss.
Cleaning method
Spot-clean with mild soap; professional dry cleaning recommended.
Travel packing
Not crushable; packing may cause permanent misshaping.

Product record

Title
Paper Driver Cap
Brand
Brixton
Price
70 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Paper driver cap product image (primary)
01

Product

Flat paper-weave driver cap with a low, rounded crown, stitched side seam, and a short layered peak; visible woven texture across the entire outer surface.

  • Overall shapeLow-profile driver/ivy cap silhouette with a gently rounded, slightly flattened crown and a short front peak that lies nearly flush with the crown.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Surface textureUniform small basket-weave or paper-weave texture visible across the crown and peak, made of woven strands forming a repeating diagonal grid.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Peak constructionShort, slightly curved peak formed by two thin stacked layers of the same woven material; the top layer matches the crown texture and slightly overhangs the lower layer.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Side seamVisible vertical stitched seam on the right side of the cap where two panels meet, with stitching following the contour of the cap.
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Underside/edge detailThin darker underside visible beneath the peak, creating a narrow shadowed rim under the front edge of the cap.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.66 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a soft cast shadow to the lower right.

  • BackgroundSolid light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
  • Shadow and lightingSoft directional lighting from upper left producing a diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the cap.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter front-left view of the cap, cropped with generous top margin and the cap positioned near the lower center of the frame.

Colors

light beige· crown and peak exterior#E3C3A4very dark gray· underside of peak / inner rim
Paper driver cap product image 2
02

Product

Low-profile driver cap shown from a rear/three-quarter side angle; beige woven basket-weave texture, visible panel seams, and a small rectangular metal tag at the back left.

  • Overall shapeLow, rounded driver cap silhouette with a gently curved top and a short, slightly folded visor visible toward the right front edge.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Surface textureUniform tight woven basket-weave texture across the entire visible surface, producing a small repeating diagonal pattern.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Panel seamsVisible stitched panel seams: a central vertical seam on the rear panel and additional seams running from top toward the brim defining separate panels.
    2 regionsx 0.19 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.41 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Visor detailShort visor at the front right appears minimally protruding and slightly folded under, maintaining the cap's low profile.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Metal tagSmall rectangular metal tag affixed near the lower left rear edge of the cap.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.71 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)

Other

Studio-style product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the cap consistent with overhead lighting; image is clear and well lit.

  • Background and stagingSmooth light-gray background with no props; cap sits on the background casting a soft shadow.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above-left producing a subtle shadow under and to the right of the cap and even illumination of texture.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharply focused image with clear detail of weave and seams.

Colors

warm beige· main body#E3C4A4aged brass· metal tag

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/hats-caps-tuques/caps/paper-driver-cap--12513-26201?colourId=0
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