Pioneer
$10 flat rate Australia wide, free on orders over $100. Express $15.
Dispatched from Victoria within 1–2 business days, tracked. Metro 2–5 business days, regional and rural 5–8.
Change of mind? Send it back unworn, tags on, within 30 days for a full refund. Happy to exchange for a different style, subject to stock.
Our workmanship guarantee covers stitching, embroidery and the snapback mechanism. It does not cover wear and tear or accidental damage. Read the full guarantee.
Patriot Caps started because I couldn't find a decent Australian flag cap. Everything out there was either cheap tourist stock or too loud to wear twice.
I served in the Australian Army, deployed to Afghanistan. I run the business from Diamond Creek: I design the caps, heat press every design myself, and pack every order. The embroidery is done by another Australian business, because keeping that work local matters to us. If you message us, you're talking to me.
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Reshape while damp and air dry naturally
- Do not bleach or dry clean
- Do not iron directly on the embroidery
Named for the Australians who built this country
Quietly. Without fanfare. With nothing but grit and pride.
On a real head, in real light
Alex Jon, wearing the Pioneer in Storm. Studio shots tell you what a cap looks like. This tells you how it sits.
What $69 actually buys
Fair question. Here's the whole spec.
- Body
- 100% mid-weight cotton twill
- Front
- Structured 5-panel, high profile
- Design
- Flat embroidered in tonal thread
- Peak
- Pre-curved, six rows of topstitching
- Closure
- Snapback, colour-matched, 54–62 cm
- Certified
- OEKO-TEX® 100 · amfori BSCI
This is the cap you keep for years.
Decorated in Australia by Australian tradespeople. Workmanship guaranteed. And 5% of every sale goes to Swiss 8. You are buying two things.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 means the fabric has been tested and came back free of harmful chemicals. amfori BSCI means the factory is independently audited for fair pay and safe working conditions.
It's tonal. On purpose.
The flag is embroidered in thread the same colour as the cap. From across the room it reads as texture. Up close you can see every stitch. The Union Jack, the Commonwealth star, all five stars of the Southern Cross.
If you're after a full-colour flag, this isn't it. That's the whole idea. It's the difference between wearing your country and shouting about it.
One size, dialled in
Fit is the thing customers mention more than anything else, and it's the thing you can't check through a screen. So here's everything.
Still not sure? Buy it, try it on, send it back within 30 days if it's not right.
The honest answer
The blanks are made in Asia. Every bit of decoration and finishing is done here by Australian tradespeople. The Pioneer's flag is embroidered by another Australian business, and everything is checked and packed in Victoria.
Australia barely has a textile industry left. Even the Olympic uniform is made offshore. So we're honest about it, we keep every dollar of the work we can here, to support Australian Businesses.
Six things you can't see in a photo
Take your pick
Black is the quietest. Tonal black on black, you have to be close to see it. Bone and Storm show the stitch most.
Customers praised this cap for "excellent quality" and comfortable fit. The adjustable design with light fabric and curved peak provides great sun protection. Shoppers love the subtle flag design and noted it's "well made" and "built to last." One customer mentioned the peak is "too tall" for their preference. Fast delivery received positive mentions.
The Pioneer cap is very comfortable and a bloody decent product. Finding a quality cap can be difficult, these easily have become my new go to cap. Adjustable, I like the colour range. I might even get some more different colours, you can never have to many caps. Well done Patriot caps
Hi Andrew, thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad you love the Pioneer cap and appreciate your support. Enjoy your new caps!
Great quality fits well
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you love the Pioneer. Hope to see you again soon!
I recently received my Patriot Caps order and couldn't be happier with the quality. The caps are well made, comfortable to wear, and the stitching and embroidery are excellent. The fit is great, and they look exactly as advertised.
The ordering process was straightforward, communication was good, and delivery was prompt. It's clear that a lot of care goes into both the product and the customer experience.
I'd happily recommend Patriot Caps to anyone looking for a quality cap and will definitely be ordering from them again.
Hi David, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your Patriot Caps order and that you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Quality made cap with a light fabric + feeling great on ✅✅+✅. All round 11/10 experience. Very happy with your product.
Hi ASJ Smith, we're thrilled to hear you're so happy with the Pioneer cap! Thanks for the fantastic review and for choosing Patriot Caps. Enjoy your new cap!
Great quality, fast delivery & I just love them...in fact about to order another couple.
Thank you
Hi there! We're so glad you love the Pioneer caps and appreciate the quick delivery. Looking forward to your next order. Thanks for your support!
Excellent quality! I love it!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you love the Pioneer. Come back anytime!
Great product fast delivery and most of all it supports our Veterans
Hi Paul, we're thrilled to hear you loved the Pioneer! Supporting our Veterans is very important to us. Thanks for your kind words and support!
The cap is very well made and a good design, comfortable to wear. The only issue i have is the peak is too tall. I prefer a shorter peak.
Hi there, thank you for your kind words about the quality and design of the Pioneer cap! We appreciate your feedback on the peak height and will consider it for future designs. Enjoy wearing your cap!
Patriot caps are high quality and great looking and a tribute to the nation's flag. Well done and great job.
Hi Stuart, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you love the Patriot Caps and appreciate your support. Enjoy wearing them!
Great fit excellent sun protection looks good very happy with my purchase. Im a proud Aussie and glad to be supporting veterans
Hi there! We're so glad you're happy with your Pioneer hat. Thank you for supporting veterans and for being a proud Aussie. Enjoy your new cap!
Good quality, well constructed cap. Good fit, nice curve on the peak.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you love the Pioneer cap and appreciate your support.
Flying the Aussie flag on my new cap is a buzz. Patriot caps are well made and it shows.
Hi Shane, we're thrilled to hear you love your Aussie flag cap! Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Patriot Caps.
Okay
Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience was just okay. If there's anything specific we can do to improve, please let us know!
Decent quality, cool design. 🇦🇺
Decent looking cap, nice design.
Hi Simon, we're glad you like the design of the Pioneer cap! Thanks for your positive feedback!
Great quality. Nice subtle flag design. Stretched it out slightly and fits like a glove.
Hi Chris, we're thrilled to hear you love the quality and fit of the Pioneer! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Awesome products 👍
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you love the Pioneer. Hope to see you again soon!
Good quality supporting our Aussie veterans
Great quality
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you’re happy with the Pioneer. We appreciate your support!
Great, everybody's talking about it when they see me with it on.
Hi there! We're thrilled to hear you're getting lots of compliments. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Pioneer!
Excellent quality cap, great cause.
Hi Colin, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you love the Pioneer cap and appreciate your support for a great cause. Cheers!
Love my Patriot Cap. Awesome quality, great fit, and built to last. Proud to support an Australian veteran-owned business. Highly recommend!
Hi Leah, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you love your Patriot Cap and appreciate your support. Cheers to many more great caps!
Great fit and comfortable. Proudly has the aussie flag!
Hi Gary, we're thrilled to hear you love the fit and comfort of your Pioneer cap! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Great cap. Perfect fit. Fast shipping. Cheers
Hi Jas, we're glad you love the Pioneer cap! Thanks for your kind words and for shopping with Patriot Caps. Cheers!
Great fit, been wearing everyday since receiving it.
Packaged nicely in a box.
Cheers Rob! 'Wearing it every day' is exactly what we build them for. Appreciate you backing a veteran-owned brand, mate. — Michael
Fantastic cap with a great cause behind it. Fits well, I have hardly taken it off and even wore it throughout a snow trip. Excellent bald spot cover up 10/10 would recommend
Hi Rebecka! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear the Pioneer cap is a great fit and that you love supporting a good cause. Enjoy your snow trip and thank you for recommending us!
Great hat! Comes pre-shaped! Embroidery is subtle and stealthy! Packaging was awesome, wrapped up with stickers and a note! Will be buying more as a gift and getting them sent direct!
Hi Drew, we're thrilled you love the Pioneer hat! Thanks for your kind words and support. Looking forward to your next order!
Every order ships like this
Boxed, wrapped, and a thank-you card in with it. Packed by hand in Victoria, out the door in 1–2 business days.
5% of every sale goes to Swiss 8
Swiss 8 was started by Afghanistan veterans. Free, practical mental-health tools for Australian veterans. Training, nutrition, sleep, routine. Over 2,000 supported, and they're building NinGula Homestead now.
I got out of the Army in 2012. It took another fourteen years before I started this. What stayed with me was the way Australians pull together when it counts, and wanting more of that back home. That is why Patriot Caps exists.
5% of every sale. Not profit.