Among all the styles of caps, you can single out one, the wearing of which consists of some advantages - this is a hat-helmet. This hat covers not only the head, but also the back of the head, neck, depending on the model, can warm the shoulders, back and chest. Simply put, only the face remains open.
Despite the fact that this style appeared first in the children's wardrobe and firmly took up its position there, recently and adults saw the beauty and functionality of such hats.
Benefits
One of the main advantages of the helmet for both children and adults is the ease of putting on. The kid will calmly cope with this, while the parent will be sure that the child will not confuse anything and, due to inexperience, will not go out into the cold with a naked back or a naked neck. For men, this hat is a convenient and practical accessory that allows you to easily protect your chin and neck from the prickly cold and wind.
In addition, many representatives of the stronger sex are impressed by funny knitted hats, which literally imitate a medieval helmet. Unless they are made not from metal, but from a yarn.
For young ladies, a hat-helmet, firstly, solves the problem of hair preservation. Volumetric options do not crush and do not confuse hair, besides a beautiful armhole for the face goes to almost everyone, because it looks like a scarf, worn over the head. Secondly, the helmet does not need to pick up a scarf - the neck is already securely wrapped. So the question of creating a harmonious kit is removed. Since the helmet fits to the face from all sides, you can choose one successful shade that emphasizes the dignity of the appearance, and not worry about other color nuances.
Another convenience of a helmet-cap lies in the absence of all kinds of fasteners, velcro, strings or lacing.
The cap sits very securely, even if it is very active to move, and you do not need to worry that at the most inappropriate moment the headgear will fly off from the head. This is especially unpleasant when active, for example, riding a snowmobile. If a gust of wind disrupts a regular hat from the head, it will most likely not be possible to find it. With a helmet this does not happen, because it is so popular among fans of activity.
Types and models
Caps helmets are divided into several categories. In particular, by age.
This model of headgear is suitable for babies from birth, as it perfectly protects the delicate skin of an infant from external influences. Such helmets are sewn from thin delicate fabrics: flax, viscose, cotton, and a shirt. As a rule, the seams of such hats are located outside, and the half-free style is softly fitting the head of the baby, but not tight.
Older toddler helmets already have more variety.
They are divided by the level of heat: from lightweight models for early autumn and late spring, which can also be hooked under a warmer hat, to completely warmed, of thick wool or fur. Decorate children's helmets in different ways: sew ears (kitties, chanterelles or a bear), fur or thread pompons, make appliques on them, embroidery. In principle, both children's and adult hat-caps can have additional lining, for example, fleece, for extra comfort and coziness.
Another interesting category of these caps are funny hats. Above, we have already said that it can be an imitation of a knight’s helmet, tankman or pilot, even a Viking headdress - then knitted dense horns crown the cap on top. Helmets are popular, turning their owner into a minion or some kind of cute animal, such as a giraffe, deer or elk.
Knitted helmets have a different texture - “braids”, “diamonds”, inserts from another fabric.An additional protection to the hat-cap is given by a visor, which, as a rule, is covered with a cloth or tied with yarn. So the headdress protects the face from wind, snow or the winter blinding sun.
Material
All materials from which other models of caps are sewn can be applied to the helmet.
If we talk about thin versions, the temperature from plus five to zero, or those that are worn under a warmer hat, the fabrics are taken as follows:
- Natural cotton or linen;
- Thin knitwear;
- For children - thin fleece without lining.
This hat is also called a balaclava - it fits the head tightly and is well suited for additional protection in severe frost. For children, they also wear such skullcaps so that the head does not sweat under a wool or fur hat. Also, thin helmets are worn at a time of the year when it is not time for an overly warm hat, but you already want to cover your ears from the wind.
Warm helmets can be sewn from multi-layered or thick fleece, and also from wool: alpaca, angora, camel, or merino. Such a hat may be more voluminous, and in order to fit snugly to the contours of the face, an elastic band, a special knit or a tightening drawstring is used.
But there are also warmed models in the manner of sleep, which are more suitable for adults - they are somewhat behind the face, while protecting the ears and delicate skin of the neck.
Colour
Designers offer the widest range of colors for helmets. For the youngest children, these are gentle, neutral tones: beige, pastel blue and pink, for older children - all the riot of colors! Helmets are monophonic or two-color, striped or checked, with prints for boys and girls.
For men, such hats, as a rule, have the classic colors: white, black, khaki, blue, red. Young ladies are available all the diversity that is found on the market of hats.
Lovers of sports style will like bright options: light green, orange, neon-pink, for those who prefer a calmer color scheme, snow-white, powder-beige models, gray and chocolate will do. It looks interesting combination of several shades yarn of the same color, as well as the effect of “ombre” - when from a more intense color turns into pastel.
Often plain women's helmets are wonderfully animated by decor: rhinestones, embroidery, various brooches and badges.
Brands
With regards to adult models of caps, we can say that many brands have a helmet model. With children, things are not so simple - babies need more quality, since a child cannot get a cold head. Parents, having tried a lot of companies, distinguish several that are trusted by the health of their children.
First of all, it is a brand like Kivat. The company specializes in children's helmets, offering a large size range, a lot of color variations and styles.
Another good company is Lassie by Reima. Reima is known to millions of parents as a manufacturer of great overalls, and hats under this brand are distinguished by excellent quality and aesthetics.
Finnish brand Kerry He also established himself as a reliable manufacturer of children's clothes, the creation of which is suitable for the company, based on the fact that even in cold winters the baby is comfortable and calm.
Wonderful helmets are also made by Huppa, Molo, Oldos, Ukrainian brand Beezy and Russian Kotik. Parents say that they often buy both outerwear and a hat-helmet of the same brand, so it’s easier to get into the same color range and also be confident in quality. Note that a baby hat can wear a hat for two or even three seasons.
Reviews
The best reviews about such a hat as a hat can be heard from parents. Everyone who bought such a hat to his child, appreciated the many advantages of a helmet: it does not slip from the head, does not open the forehead and neck of the wind and cold, protects the neck, and, very importantly, does not hold down the movement of the baby.
Young mothers say - to wear a hat, it takes a minimum of time, it is very simple and the baby can handle it himself. Besides, the helmet sits neatly on the head, covers the forehead, ears, does not slip and does not twist. A huge plus, according to the parents, is that even with an unsuccessful neck, the neck of the overalls is always covered.
The powerful part of the positive reviews about helmets can be heard from athletes. For those who are engaged in snowboarding or skiing, this is in principle the best option for headgear. Fans of active recreation appreciate helmets for the fact that when descending from a slope the wind does not blow into the ears and neck, and when falling into a snowdrift the snow does not fall behind the collar. Going to a mountain weekend, athletes often take two fleece helmets with different colors with them. While one hat dries after contact with snow, the other can be worn.
Children's sports hats helmets can differ in a bright print.
Appreciated this model and urban women of fashion. Girls believe that this element of the wardrobe was very vainly “hiding” exclusively in children's lockers. Owners of helmets say that this model is very cute, original and comfortable.
Owners of helmets are unanimous in one thing: to date, designers offer a lot of models, from fun and fantasy to very modest. According to them, a hat-helmet can be worn on its own, then it is better to choose a somewhat voluminous version that looks like a winding gear, and in strong colds such a hat, just fitting, it is good to wear it even under a fur hat.
How to choose?
Choosing a hat-helmet, you need to clearly define two parameters: its size and warmth. When choosing a material, the right size remains important. For a child, the most important thing is that the cap does not cover the review, does not fall on the face, and also that the wind does not blow from the side and the snow does not fly. This applies to too large caps. If the headdress is tight, then the baby will be uncomfortable so much that he may refuse to dress for a walk or leave the house altogether.
The same rule is also suitable for adults, because the main feature of a helmet-cap is that it gently, but rather tightly, “embraces” the head and gives a sense of security.
What to wear?
For kids, this problem is less relevant. - a helmet remarkably approaches any overalls, a down-padded coat or a fur coat. It is enough to choose a color that will be in harmony with the outerwear, and the issue is resolved. It is a little more difficult for adults to pick up clothes for a helmet.
First of all, all sports models of jackets and down-padded coats will look good with such a hat, even if they are short, even elongated. Remarkably the helmet looks with snowboard overalls or overalls-casual, man's and female. More voluminous helmets for young ladies look great with a coat, especially if it has a fur collar or stand-up collar. More feminine models of hats, helmets - bulk knitting, with fur trim or beautiful embroidery are permissible to wear with a fur coat or sheepskin coat.
Recently, designers have come to the conclusion that a hat-hat can be worn with anything, even a leather jacket. However, this question remains always at the discretion of the person, his ideas about style and comfort.
Beautiful images
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Very cozy and gentle hat, which turns the child into a little bear with fur ears. Practical gray color will suit any outerwear, and pleasant soft wool will not cause discomfort for your baby. A funny little face of a bear cub will win not only the heart of the little owner of such a hat, but all around!
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A charming variation on the theme of a hat-helmet and a scarf-snud simultaneously. Coarse-knit wool and a deep fit of the cap on the forehead will not allow the baby to freeze even in extreme cold, reliably protecting both the ears and the whole head and neck. The stylish and completely unchildish image of a little fox will add charm and mischief to the young lady.
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Original helmet-hat, which looks feminine and gentle.Due to the combined type of mating, such a cap looks very interesting, more reminiscent of a soft scarf or tippet tied to the head. The warm beige-peach color of the product remarkably emphasizes the color of the eyes and skin tone.
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A hat for ladies who refuse to grow up! The combination of gray and black colors make this hat a universal accessory for every day, which did not cause a stir at all, if it were not for cute ears. This design decision is now at the peak of fashion, and in such hats models are walking on the catwalks of the most fashionable houses of the whole world.