aviator hat

Earflap flight headgear

An aviator hat is a leather or fabric cap with ear flaps and a chin strap, originally designed to keep pilots warm in open cockpits.

The classic style features a snug crown, fur or fleece lining, and goggles worn on the forehead.

Now worn mainly for winter warmth or retro fashion: He pulled on his aviator hat before heading out into the snow.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G