Tuque (Canadian French: tuque)'s the Canadian term for a knitted cap, originally of wool though now often of synthetic fibers, that's designed to provide warmth in winter. All tuques are tapered, they sometimes have ear-flaps, and may be topped with a pom-pon, this style of tuque's sometimes referred to as a sherpa. Tuques may have a folded brim, or none, and may be worn tightly fitting the skull or loose on top although the latter's considered more standard. History The precursor to the mode… (More on Tuque)