Protective cap apparatus

A protective cap apparatus, comprising:

• a first padding assembly adapted to fit onto a person's head, said first padding assembly including a circular padding band adapted to fit circumferentially around a person's head in a horizontal orientation, said first padding assembly including a plurality of semi-circular padding bands, wherein each respective semi-circular padding band includes a respective end portion connected to said circular padding band, such that each semi-circular padding band extends diametrically across said circular padding band forming a vertically oriented semi-circular arch,
• a first fastener connected to one of said semi-circular padding bands, said first fastener facing outward from said semi-circular padding band,
• a plurality of second fasteners connected to said circular padding band, said second fasteners facing outward from said circular padding band,
• an outer hat assembly which includes a hemispherical head-covering portion and a visor portion attached to said head-covering portion, wherein said head-covering portion includes an interior surface,
• a plurality of third fasteners connected to said interior surface of said head-covering portion, said third fasteners being located on said interior surface of said head-covering portion such that said third fasteners are placed in registration with said respective first fastener and said second fasteners when said outer hat assembly is placed on said first padding assembly, wherein said third fasteners are complimentary to said respective first fastener and said second fasteners,
• fourth fasteners connected to said circular padding band, said fourth fasteners facing outward from said circular padding band, and
• a chin strap assembly which includes a strap member and a plurality of fifth fasteners located at respective ends of said strap member, wherein said fifth fasteners are complementary to said fourth fasteners for attaching said chin strap assembly to said first padding assembly,
• wherein said first fastener, said second fasteners, said third fasteners, said fourth fasteners, and said fifth fasteners are made from hook or loop fastener materials.