Occasionally, when stewarding at festivals, I have worn a disgustingly sweat-stained cricketing hat, with a steward's badge secured to the crown with an elastic band.

Cricketing hats are off-white (occasionally in other colours), made from cotton with a double-stitched broad brim. The underside of the brim is usually dark green, which cuts down on the glare.

For hot and sunny summer days, they are surprisingly practical. (I must admit to never have been a cricketer).


Australian joke:
Q. What's the definition of an optimist ?
A. A pommie batsman putting on sunblock.