HEAD GEAR

What HEAD GEAR does

HEAD GEAR, operating as Head Gear Limited, is a Bangladesh-based direct-to-consumer cap brand founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bashundhara, Dhaka, with operations in Narayanganj. The company specializes in premium lifestyle headwear — baseball caps, trucker caps, snapback caps, bucket hats, flat visor caps, fitted caps, kids caps, and limited edition designs — organized into eight themed collections (Truly Classic, High Crown, HG Core, Dignified, ACTI FLEX, Urban Dhaka, Homeland Series, ELEGANTE ZERO, Mismatch, Denim Fuse, Edge Cap, Royal Mark) totaling 299 SKUs. The portfolio also includes a "Your Basics" apparel line of solid-color shirts. Distribution is hybrid: a Shopify-powered e-commerce website (headgearbd.com) supported by three physical retail outlets (Bashundhara City, Jamuna Future Park, and Narayanganj), with Pathao as nationwide logistics partner and Cash on Delivery as the primary payment method alongside SSL Commerz, Bkash, and Nagad.

The company's monetization model is unit-pricing of physical goods priced in Bangladeshi Taka across four tiers: Value (Tk 299-999), Core (Tk 899-1,199), Premium (Tk 1,199-1,499), and Elite/Limited Edition (Tk 1,499-2,499). Volume discounts (2 caps 15% off, 3 caps 30% off) and flash/Madness Sale promotions up to 70% off are used to drive purchase frequency. Head Gear has cultivated brand collaborations with Dhaka Capitals (cricket team), Swing, Takeout, KHAR, and Pathao, and claims a 200,000+ verified buyer base with 50,000+ five-star reviews and 300,000+ cumulative caps delivered across Bangladesh. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and an undisclosed revenue figure.

The underlying technology is a standard Shopify storefront with conventional payment-gateway integrations; no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or mobile applications are part of the stack. Marketing relies on Facebook and Instagram organic social, email capture with discount codes, and promotional event-driven campaigns. Ownership, management team, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

HEAD GEAR

Legal name

Head Gear Limited

Website

https://headgearbd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Head Gear Limited is a Bangladesh-based direct-to-consumer cap brand selling premium lifestyle headwear across eight themed collections via Shopify e-commerce, three Dhaka/Narayanganj retail outlets, and nationwide Pathao delivery to fashion-conscious urban youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Headwear and Caps

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hats, Caps & Headwear (CRAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Premium caps
• Streetwear headwear
• Lifestyle accessories
• Cap apparel
• Fashion headwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cap and Apparel Sales: One-time product sales of caps and basic apparel items. Products are sold at various price points ranging from budget to premium segments. Volume discounts offered for multi-cap purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Head Gear designs and retails its own branded premium caps and headwear across Bangladesh under the Head Gear label. The product line spans 299+ SKUs organized into 8+ themed collections and 5 brand collaborations, including baseball caps, trucker caps, snapbacks, bucket hats, sandwich caps, fitted caps, flat visor caps, kids caps, and a basic apparel line, plus limited-edition drops and cricket tie-ins via Dhaka Capitals.

Product overview

HEAD GEAR is Bangladesh's No.1 cap brand operating as a single-brand fashion accessory retailer specializing in premium lifestyle caps. The product portfolio centers on a diverse range of cap styles organized into multiple sub-brands and collections including Baseball Caps, Trucker Caps, Snapback Caps, Bucket Hats, Sandwich Caps, and specialized lines such as HIGH CROWN (elevated silhouette), HG CORE (essential core styles), Dignified (premium suede), ACTI FLEX (active wear), Urban Dhaka, Homeland Series (regional themes), ELEGANTE ZERO (minimalist), Mismatch Caps, DENIM FUSE, and Limited Editions. The company also offers Kids Caps, Flat Visor Caps, Fitted Caps, and has expanded into basic apparel with the Your Basics shirt line. Notable collaborations include partnerships with Dhaka Capitals, SWING, TAKEOUT, Pathao, and KHAR. Products are sold exclusively through their Shopify e-commerce platform with Cash on Delivery as the primary payment method and Pathao courier for delivery across Bangladesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curved-Visor Baseball Caps Curved-visor structured baseball caps available in multiple styles including Dad Caps, with adjustable straps and multiple color options, sold to fashion-conscious retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Trucker Caps Mesh-backed trucker-style caps with leather patches in various colorways including suede variants, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Snapback Caps Snapback-closure caps available in various styles and colors, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Bucket Hats Circular-brim bucket hats available in monotone and camouflage patterns with various color options, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Sandwich Caps Caps featuring sandwich-style visor construction with exposed seam detailing, including ACTI FLEX and ELEGANTE ZERO variants, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Flat Visor Caps Caps with flat brim design including classic flat visor and structured variations, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Fitted Caps Non-adjustable structured fitted caps with leather patches in various colors, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Docker Caps Dockworker-style caps with structured design, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Captain's Caps Nautical-inspired caps featuring leather patch designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Kids Caps Smaller-sized caps designed for children including Kids Baseball Caps and Father-Son duo Lineage Caps, sold to parents and guardians in Bangladesh.
• HIGH CROWN Collection Sub-brand collection of elevated 5-panel high-crown structured caps featuring 3D patch designs and premium materials including leather patches, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• HG CORE Collection Core sub-brand collection of caps including Oak Leaf Club, Speedster, and official colorway options with metal patch details, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• TRULY CLASSIC Collection Essential everyday sub-brand collection including solid-colored fitted caps and basic structured options in multiple colorways, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Dignified Collection Premium suede and super-twill sub-brand collection featuring refined color combinations including redefined dual-tone designs and super suede finishes, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• ACTI FLEX Collection Flexible active-wear sub-brand collection with signature and strike variants designed for comfort using stretch-compatible construction, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Urban Dhaka Collection City-inspired sub-brand collection with local-pride themes including Dhaka street edition and Dhaka Capitals collaboration designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Homeland Series Sub-brand collection of caps celebrating Bangladesh's divisions and cities including Mymensingh, Barishal, Khulna, Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi, and Cox's Bazar themed designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• ELEGANTE ZERO Collection Minimalist no-logo sub-brand collection in sandwich style with premium finishes including black, maroon, grey, navy blue, and beige options, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Mismatch Caps Collection Asymmetric-designed sub-brand collection with mismatched panel colors for unique styling, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• DENIM FUSE Collection Denim-textured sub-brand collection featuring messages like 'Trust No One' and 'I Am Not Famous' with urban styling, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• EDGE CAP Collection Edgy sub-brand collection with distinctive styling including the Inner Flame design, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Essential Collection Value-focused cap line categorized by price tiers including Value (Tk 799-999), Core (Tk 899-1199), Premium (Tk 1199-1499), and Elite (Tk 1499-2499), sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Limited Edition Caps Premium limited-edition caps featuring suede cord and velvet materials in metallic color combinations including silver, bronze, olive gold, and maroon tones, sold to collectors and retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear x Dhaka Capitals Collection Official co-branded cricket team collaboration caps featuring Dhaka Capitals branding, sold to sports fans and cricket team supporters in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear x Swing Collaboration Co-branded cap collaboration with Swing featuring exclusive designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear x Takeout Collaboration Co-branded cap collaboration with Takeout featuring exclusive designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear x Pathao Collaboration Co-branded cap collaboration with Pathao delivery service featuring exclusive designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear x KHAR Collaboration Co-branded cap collaboration with KHAR featuring exclusive designs, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Your Basics Solid Shirts Basic everyday shirts available in solid colors including dark sky blue, maroon, sky blue, navy blue, green, and grey from the Your Basics apparel line, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear Dope Cap Signature understated stylish cap featuring embroidered Head Gear logo and serving as Head Gear's top-selling cap with over 200,000 units sold, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear Knight Blade Cap Premium 5-panel high-crown cap in black suede with orange embroidery featuring Knight Blade design and side artwork, adjustable snapback closure, size 48-60cm, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Head Gear Speedster Cap 6-panel structured baseball cap in suede with orange embroidery featuring speed-inspired design with embroidery on front and visor, adjustable strap closure, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh Cord Cap Premium corrugated fabric cap celebrating Bangladesh with patriotic design themes, sold to retail consumers in Bangladesh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ verified buyers and 50,000+ 5-star reviews demonstrating customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dhaka CapitalscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Official collaboration with Dhaka Capitals cricket team, producing and selling officially licensed Dhaka Capitals Edition caps. This partnership targets cricket fans and sports enthusiasts in Bangladesh, combining sports merchandise with streetwear fashion.
• PathaocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPathao serves as the primary delivery and logistics partner for Head Gear, providing courier services across Bangladesh for e-commerce orders. Delivers products within 1-2 working days inside Dhaka and 3-5 working days outside Dhaka.
• Swing (Restaurant/Brand)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLimited collaboration with Swing brand, creating co-branded or themed cap designs.
• Takeout (Restaurant/Brand)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLimited collaboration with Takeout brand, creating co-branded or themed cap designs.
• KHAR (Brand)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with KHAR brand featuring exclusive co-branded cap designs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mitchell & Ness: Premium headwear and throwback sports apparel brand focused on licensed, nostalgia-driven caps and jerseys. Comparable to Head Gear's premium tier, limited edition drops, and sports licensing playbook.
• '47 Brand: US-headquartered sports lifestyle headwear brand specializing in licensed caps and apparel across MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL. Mirrors Head Gear's licensed sports collaboration approach (e.g., Dhaka Capitals) and lifestyle cap positioning.
• New Era Cap: Global cap and headwear leader with a deep collection of fitted, snapback, and licensed sports caps. Directly comparable to Head Gear in core product category (caps), targeted at streetwear and sports fans, but operating at a global scale.
• The Souled Store: India-based D2C streetwear and pop-culture apparel brand with strong cap and headwear assortment. Closest comparable for Head Gear in terms of South Asian streetwear consumer, omnichannel (web + offline), and licensed collaboration model.
• Goorin Bros. Specialty hat brand with a curated assortment of caps, fedoras, and bucket hats sold primarily through owned retail and e-commerce. Comparable to Head Gear in single-category focus on headwear and brand-led retail strategy.
• Flexfit (Yupoong): Global headwear manufacturer and brand best known for its stretch-fit caps. Comparable to Head Gear in cap-centric product focus and tiered collection strategy (e.g., ACTI FLEX).
• Top of the World: Licensed headwear specialist producing officially licensed collegiate and sports caps. Comparable to Head Gear for its licensed sports collaboration approach (akin to Dhaka Capitals) and category focus on caps.
• Bewakoof: India-based D2C casual wear and cap brand targeting young urban consumers with affordable, design-led fashion. Comparable to Head Gear's urban youth targeting, tiered pricing, and online-first D2C model.

Broad incumbents

• Stetson: Heritage American headwear brand spanning cowboy hats, caps, and outdoor apparel. Less of a direct streetwear competitor but operates in the same headwear category with broad lifestyle positioning.

Regional players

• Yellow.clothing: Bangladesh-based fashion brand offering casual and streetwear apparel. Comparable to Head Gear as a fellow Bangladesh-based fashion brand targeting urban youth, though broader in category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/headgearcaps
• Instagraminstagram.com/headgearbd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/head-gear-bd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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