# Hybrid Beanie Strapbacks The Publish Brand Creates a Roll Cap Design that Blends Two Hats in One By M | Published 2016-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-cap References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/06/publish-roll-cap/) & [publishbrand](http://publishbrand.com/) The Publish Brand is offering a stylishly hybrid Roll Cap design that feature two popular hat styles in one minimalistic accessory. The cap can be worn as a [beanie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet) with a slouchy shape, as well as a [strapback baseball cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-9fifty-cap-collection) without the brim. The combination of the two styles allows the roll cap to be casual and yet simultaneously fitted, for both men and women to adorn. The caps are made from a variety of materials such as khaki and denim to give consumers a soft texture that is still sophisticated. The caps have a malleable shape that is more flexible than a traditional strapback, while still maintaining the [adjustable leather strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap) at the back for a fitted wear. Hybrid fashions allow consumers to wear the garments in multiple ways, providing an endless supply of options from one functional and affordable piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Fashions:** Expanding the functionality and versatility of fashion pieces by combining different styles in one design. - **Minimalistic Accessories:** Creating fashion accessories with simple and clean designs that can be easily incorporated into various outfits. - **Malleable Materials:** Using flexible and adaptable materials in fashion products to offer a more comfortable and customizable fit. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovative fashion brands can explore hybrid designs to offer customers unique and versatile clothing options. - **Accessories:** The market for minimalist accessories can be tapped into by creating stylish and functional designs like the hybrid beanie strapbacks. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can develop malleable materials that combine comfort and durability for use in fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Tonal Cap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-polo.md) - [Foldable Travel-Friendly Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua-stealthform-hat.md) - [Utility Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-society-x-new-era.md) - [Urban Utility Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-x-beams.md) - [Collaborative Headwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Heritage Baseball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-9fifty-cap-collection.md) - [Collaborative City Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap.md)