Fur Trapper Hats for Men: Shearling, Cashmere and Caps

A fur trapper hat is a winter hat with a crown, a front flap and long ear flaps that fold down and tie under the chin, and the Yves Salomon Toscana trapper delivers the look in lambskin shearling worked to resemble fur, with a smooth nappa-finished inside. The Yves Salomon men’s hat edit also covers chunky pure cashmere beanies and Loro Piana Storm System flannel caps, all in our men’s hats collection. To match a hat to your outerwear, start with our guide to men’s parkas with fur hoods.

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 22 October 2026.

Key facts

• A trapper hat, also called a chapka, has a crown with a front flap and ear flaps that can be worn up, down and tied.
• The Yves Salomon Toscana trapper hat is 100% lambskin shearling with a fur-effect wool face; it is shearling, not fur.
• The Yves Salomon Chunky Cashmere Marl Beanie is 100% cashmere in a pearl rib marl, measuring 25 cm wide and 29 cm long.
• The Yves Salomon flannel baseball cap uses Loro Piana 95% virgin wool and 5% silk with the Storm System membrane against wind and rain.
• All Yves Salomon men’s hats on Coveti are one size.
• Shearling is sheepskin with the wool left on, which keeps the head warm without a separate lining.

What is a trapper hat, and why choose one?

The trapper hat comes from cold-climate hunting dress, and its logic is simple: cover the ears, the back of the neck and the forehead in one piece. Flaps up, it looks neat enough for the city. Flaps down and tied, it seals out wind on the coldest mornings. Few hat shapes protect as much of the head.

The Toscana Lambskin Shearling Fur-Effect Trapper Hat follows the classic chapka shape. Toscana is a long-haired lambskin shearling, brushed on the wool side to a dense, wild texture that reads like fur from a distance. The reverse is nappa-finished, so the inside is smooth against the hair and forehead.

Fur trapper hat vs shearling: what is the difference?

Many men searching for a men’s fur hat actually want the look, not the material. A fur trapper is made from pelts such as fox, rabbit and mink. A shearling trapper is lambskin, the skin and wool of the sheep worked together, so the warm wool face and the leather face are one material. Toscana shearling gives the volume and movement of fur while remaining sheepskin. Our explainer on whether Yves Salomon uses real fur sets out which pieces use fur and which use shearling.

How to choose a men’s winter hat

Match the hat to the temperature and to the coat. A trapper suits the bulk of a parka and the texture of shearling; with a slim wool overcoat it can look heavy. A beanie is the everyday option for most of the winter. A cap protects against rain and low sun and works on milder grey days.

The men’s cashmere beanie

A cashmere beanie is the hat you will wear most often. The Chunky Cashmere Marl Beanie in Oatmeal is knitted thick in pure cashmere with a pearl rib, which gives it body and a gentle marl texture. Fold the cuff up for a neater line and leave it down for a slouchier fit. At 25 cm wide and 29 cm long, there is enough length to cover the ears with the cuff turned. The Chunky Cashmere Marl Beanie in Brown pairs well with camel, navy and khaki outerwear.

The Loro Piana flannel cap

For damp, windy days, the Loro Piana Storm System Flannel Baseball Cap in Brown turns a classic baseball cap into something more polished. The wool-silk flannel carries the Storm System membrane to keep out wind and rain, and silk twill lines the interior. A tone-on-tone embroidery sits at the side. It also comes in beige, which matches the pale Loro Piana down jackets in our guide to luxury down jackets for men.

Sizing and care

All of these hats are one size. The beanie stretches naturally, and the trapper is cut to sit on the head with the ear flaps adjusted to your fit. Store shearling hats flat in a breathable bag, away from heat, and brush the wool face gently to keep it lofty. Never put shearling near a radiator to dry. Hand wash the cashmere beanie in cool water with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel and dry it flat. The flannel cap should be spot cleaned and sent to a specialist if heavily marked. Our guide on how to care for fur and shearling has more detail for the trapper.

Our picks

1. Toscana Lambskin Shearling Fur-Effect Trapper Hat in Brown

The classic chapka in fur-effect Toscana shearling, made for the coldest days of the year.

2. Chunky Cashmere Marl Beanie in Oatmeal

Pure cashmere in a thick pearl rib, the daily winter hat in its most versatile shade.

3. Chunky Cashmere Marl Beanie in Brown

The same beanie in a deeper tone that suits brown suede and khaki parkas.

4. Loro Piana Storm System Flannel Baseball Cap in Brown

A wool-silk cap that handles wind and rain, lined in silk twill.

5. Loro Piana Storm System Flannel Baseball Cap in Beige

A lighter neutral for pale outerwear and spring layering.

6. Reversible Toscana Lambskin Shearling Hoodie in Brown

Not a hat, but the natural partner to the trapper: the same Toscana shearling, reversible to nappa, at 68 cm.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yves Salomon trapper hat real fur?

No. It is Toscana lambskin shearling worked to look like fur, with a nappa-finished reverse. Shearling is sheepskin, not fur.

What size is the Yves Salomon trapper hat?

It is one size, as are the cashmere beanies and flannel caps in the men’s collection.

What is the difference between a trapper hat and a chapka?

They are the same style. Chapka is the French spelling of the Russian word for hat, used for the style with a crown and fold-down ear flaps, and trapper hat is the common English term.

How do you wash a cashmere beanie?

Hand wash in cool water with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel without wringing and dry flat away from heat.

Which hat goes best with a fur hood parka?

A cashmere beanie sits neatly under a hood, while a shearling trapper suits days when the hood stays down. Avoid stacking a trapper under a fur-trimmed hood, which looks bulky.

Explore more

Pair your hat with a coat from men’s shearling jackets and men’s parkas with fur hoods, read the Yves Salomon menswear guide and shop the full range on the Yves Salomon brand page.