Patent ID: 11224260

Abstract:
The challenge of protecting caps from excess perspiration is solved by providing a hat liner comprising: (a) a first portion including a plurality of tabs separated by one or more gaps, the first portion dimensioned so that at least a part of it fits between, and is held by, the sweatband of a cap and one or more front panels of a hat; and (b) a second portion, directly or indirectly joined with the first portion along a length, and including at least one moisture absorbing layer. The second portion may further include at least one moisture wicking layer. The first portion may include at least three tabs defined and separated by at least two gaps. At least some of the two gaps may have a wider open end and a narrower closed end. Each of the plurality of tabs in the first portion may be provided with a plurality of lateral ridges. The second portion may be indirectly joined with the first portion via the hinge portion. The hinge portion is provided with a plurality of lateral slits.