A merino wool cap does not keep you warm in the same way as a beanie. Rather than simply trapping heat, the fibre helps regulate temperature by absorbing and releasing moisture, maintaining a more stable feel whether it is 5°C or 15°C outside. Our merino wool is French. It is knitted, felted and then shaped from a single piece without assembly seams in our workshop in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. The entire process takes place in France, from yarn to finished piece. This material accompanies autumn, winter and the transitional seasons without feeling stifling. Flat, newsboy or baseball shapes in lasting colours, with a natural water repellency that requires no added treatment. More than a fashion accessory, a merino wool cap works with almost any outfit, from the office to the weekend, and provides protection from the first colder days of autumn.
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Our merino wool is French, which is rare: almost all the world’s
merino wool comes from Australia or New Zealand. We knit and felt
it locally, allowing us to control the density of the material
throughout the process, from yarn to finished piece.
Its fibres are considerably finer than those of coarser traditional
wools and are measured in microns. This fineness changes how the
material feels against the skin. Where coarser wool can feel
prickly, merino wool remains soft, including around the forehead
where the skin can be more sensitive.
Merino wool is also naturally thermoregulating. Its fibres absorb
moisture as vapour before it is felt against the skin, then
gradually release it, helping to reduce overheating and sudden
chilling when the cap is removed indoors.
Why felt wool rather than weave it?
Most wool caps on the market are made from woven wool, tweed or
woollen cloth. The yarns are crossed on a loom before the fabric
is cut and assembled from separate panels. The material retains
its shape through its woven structure and lining.
Felting follows a different process. The wool is knitted and then
fulled until the fibres interlock, creating a dense, continuous
material. The result has no weave or grain, does not fray and can
be shaped from a single piece without assembly seams.
In practical terms, this creates a softer cap with no raised seams
on the inside. It can be folded into a pocket and then return to
its original line.
Does wool resist rain?
It resists light rain without any added treatment. The fibres
naturally repel water, causing droplets to remain on the surface
rather than immediately penetrating the material. The cap can then
be left to air-dry without losing its shape.
This is an inherent property of the material rather than an applied
finish, so it does not gradually wear away like a water-repellent
coating. Our caps contain no fluorinated treatments or PFAS.
In sustained heavy rain, however, a wool cap is not waterproof.
Leave it to dry flat at room temperature, away from any direct
source of heat.
How should you care for a wool cap?
Care remains simple: gentle brushing is enough in most cases.
Hand washing and machine washing are not recommended, as water
and soap can damage the felting. Ironing should also be avoided,
as the heat would flatten the material and alter its distinctive
feel.
In light rain, the natural water repellency of the wool keeps most
moisture on the surface, allowing the cap to dry quickly without
relying on an added treatment. For a more persistent stain, blot
the area with an absorbent cloth and leave the cap to dry flat,
away from direct heat.
Which wool cap shape should you choose?
All our cap shapes are available in merino wool, and the material
does not change how you should choose between them.
The
flat cap,
sometimes known as the English style, remains the most understated
and versatile. The
newsboy cap,
also sometimes called an Irish cap, introduces greater volume and
a more distinctive look. The felt
baseball cap
borrows its silhouette from sportswear, but not its material.
Every shape is unisex, with no difference in cut between a women’s
and men’s wool cap. Style and colour create the distinction, not
the product itself. All are available in an adjustable one-size
fit designed to suit a wide range of head sizes.
