What is the purpose of the holes on the sides of men's hats? Decoration, ventilation, a receptacle for feathers, or what?

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What is the purpose of the holes on the sides of men's hats? Decoration, ventilation, a receptacle for feathers, or what?

Question #116001. Asked by star_gazer.
Last updated May 18 2021.

Zbeckabee

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Zbeckabee

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They are referred to as "ventilation holes." See pith helmet on link #2.

https://www.lamoodbighats.com/big-head-baseball-caps-parts/

http://www.bizrate.com/mens-hats/ventilated-hats/

Also called air vents or vent holes or vent eyelet

Response last updated by CmdrK on May 18 2021.
Jul 15 2010, 3:16 PM

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Answer 1

Zbeck is correct; the holes are for ventilation.

Feathers are placed in the hat band; and, holes in hats are no very attractive or stylish.

However, what confuses everyone is, why do sweat bands cover the ventilation holes from the inside?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat