Vintage Flat Cap - Grey Herringbone - by Hanna Hats of Donegal
Regular price $69.95Story
A timeless Irish classic, this Vintage Flat Cap in Grey Herringbone brings together traditional tweed, enduring style, and the craftsmanship of Hanna Hats of Donegal.
The Vintage Cap is Hanna Hats' classic full-bodied flat-cap design, featuring a flat peak and concealed stud fastener. Introduced in the 1960s, it quickly became one of the company's best-selling styles and remains a favorite today.
Crafted from 100% wool tweed in a traditional grey herringbone pattern, the cap has the rich texture and understated character that make herringbone tweed so distinctive. Handcrafted in Donegal, it is a piece of Irish headwear made to be worn and enjoyed for years to come.
Classic, versatile, and unmistakably Irish, this is a cap that brings the character of traditional tweed to everyday style.
Why You'll Love It
The Vintage Flat Cap has a wonderfully timeless character. Its full-bodied shape gives it the traditional look of a classic Irish flat cap, while the grey herringbone tweed adds texture and pattern without being overly bold.
Made from 100% wool, the cap provides natural warmth while remaining breathable and comfortable. The flat peak and concealed stud fastener complete the traditional design, while the durable wool tweed makes it well suited to everyday wear.
The understated grey coloring makes this an especially versatile cap, easy to pair with casual or more traditional clothing. Handcrafted in Donegal by Hanna Hats, it makes a thoughtful Irish gift for anyone who appreciates quality wool, classic style, and Irish craftsmanship.
Irish Heritage
The flat cap has long been part of everyday life in Ireland, worn by farmers, workers, travelers, and townspeople alike. Simple, practical, and well suited to Ireland's changeable weather, the style became an enduring part of Irish dress.
Herringbone is one of the most recognizable traditional tweed patterns, formed by a repeating arrangement of angled lines that creates its distinctive V-shaped texture. In Irish tweed, the pattern combines visual interest with the warmth and durability of natural wool.
The Vintage Flat Cap brings these traditions together in a design that has remained essentially unchanged in character for generations, combining practical Irish headwear with the enduring appeal of traditional herringbone tweed.
Product Details
• Made in Ireland
• Crafted by Hanna Hats of Donegal
• 100% wool tweed
• Grey Herringbone pattern
• Full-bodied Vintage Cap style
• Flat peak
• Concealed stud fastener on peak
• 100% acetate lining
• Handcrafted in Donegal
• Available in Small through XXL
• Dry clean only
• Suitable for all genders
The Carrick Mór Touch
At Carrick Mór, we believe every Irish gift carries a story. From the hands of talented makers to the places and traditions that inspire them, each piece celebrates the craftsmanship and enduring heritage of Ireland.
Made By
Hanna Hats of Donegal is a family business based in Donegal Town, where skilled craftspeople continue a tradition of Irish hatmaking that began in 1924.
Today, Hanna Hats remains dedicated to handcrafted headwear, with each cap cut, stitched, pressed, inspected, and finished in its Donegal workshop. Traditional methods are combined with carefully selected natural fabrics, including Irish and Harris tweeds, creating hats and caps with genuine character and lasting quality.
The Vintage Cap was introduced in the 1960s and became one of Hanna Hats' signature styles — a classic flat cap that has remained popular for generations.
Discover the story of Hanna Hats of Donegal →
From County Donegal
County Donegal occupies Ireland's rugged northwest, where mountains, Atlantic coastline, islands, and windswept countryside have shaped a distinctive tradition of wool, tweed, and handcrafted goods.
Donegal tweed reflects that landscape in its natural colors, rich textures, and distinctive patterns. The tradition remains closely connected to the people and places of the county, where skilled makers continue to work with natural fabrics and time-honored techniques.
This cap carries a little of that Donegal character — a piece of Irish craftsmanship made in the heart of the county where its story belongs.
