September 2, 2025
When it comes to headwear, two terms often get mixed up — snapback and baseball cap. While they share similarities, they’re not quite the same. Whether you’re a fashion retailer, sports fan, or sourcing wholesale caps for your brand, understanding the difference is essential.
In this blog, we break down what makes a snapback a snapback, how it fits into the baseball cap family, and which style is right for your needs.
What is a Baseball Cap?
The baseball cap has been a wardrobe essential for decades. Originally worn by baseball players to shield their eyes from the sun, this iconic hat has since evolved into a fashion staple — from the streets to the runway, and even the workplace.
Key Features:
- Structured or unstructured panels stitched together for a snug crown fit
- A curved or flat brim that extends from the front to block sunlight
- Multiple profiles:
- Low Profile: Sits snug and shallow
- Mid Profile: Balanced height and fit
- High Profile: Tall crown, often with more structured support
Baseball caps are commonly made from soft, flexible materials like cotton, acrylic, or wool-like fabrics.
💡Popular Option:Flexfit® Wooly Combed Cap – A modern, effortless spin on the classic baseball cap, featuring Flexfit® technology and a wide range of colour and size options.
Branding-Friendly:
FF Headwear’s domestic programme provides after-market customization services – adding embroidery, printing, patches, and more — on high-quality blank caps manufactured by Yupoong, Inc., perfect for businesses and promotional needs.
So, What’s a Snapback Cap Then?
A snapback is a type of baseball cap — but with a key difference: the closure.
Key Features:
- Adjustable plastic snap at the back, allowing one-size-fits-most convenience
- Made for customisation, with space for logos, embroidery, patches, and more
- Popularised in the 1990s hip-hop era, still a streetwear favourite today
💡 Did You Know?
All snapbacks are baseball caps, but not all baseball caps are snapbacks.
Snapback Style Highlights
Manufactured by Yupoong, the YP CLASSICS® line features a wide range of high-quality snapback options:
YP Classics® Curved Classic Snapback
- Mid-profile with a reinforced front
- Plastic snap closure
- Six-panel structured design
YP Classics® Recycled Retro Trucker
- Eco-conscious vintage look
- Made from recycled materials
- Stylish and sustainable
YP Classics® Premium Snapback – 2-Tone
- Premium wool blend fabric
- Retro two-tone style
- Structured fit with snapback closure
YP Classics® Retro Trucker – 2-Tone
- Stylish and hard-wearing cap
- Available in a range of two colour combos
Which Cap Should You Choose?
If you’re ordering in bulk and want simplicity, snapbacks offer a practical one-size solution. They’re ideal for branding, events, and resale, thanks to their adjustable fit and bold styling.
Meanwhile, baseball caps come in more fit options and profile heights, offering greater flexibility in style and comfort.
📞 Get in Touch
Looking for wholesale snapback or baseball caps for your brand or business?
At FF Headwear, an Authorized Distributor of Yupoong® / Flexfit® caps, we provide:
- High-quality blank caps manufactured by Yupoong, Inc.
- A variety of materials and fits
- After-market customization services (embroidery, printing, badges)
- Quick delivery across the Europe and Middle East
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +44 (0) 151 707 1148
Let’s bring your brand to life — one cap at a time.
*Flexfit® and Yupoong® are registered trademarks of Yupoong, Inc., used under authorization. FF Headwear is an Authorized Distributor.
