advance let me say that I purchased this from Amazon but not cap at retail. The price here is, however, much better so I bought the model without "ear flaps" and know the cap thus sufficiently to give an assessment here can.
Processing / First Impression:
This was the first of its kind hat that I bought in order to "keep warm head" a winter. In particular, therefore, it should be noted that this is not merely an "old boys' model" but a quite fashionable modern and timeless classic for everyday use garment or accessory.
Short and sweet, the look and feel liked at first sight to me. Also the feeling of carrying air to the head is just wonderful. You can feel the cap hardly yet they do their brilliant service. By sewn on or fold "earmuffs" you can make good use of this headgear even in colder temperatures.
Detailed assessment:
As mentioned above this cap is an excellent workmanship. It consists mostly of wool with a nylon insert that acts as elastic and thus allows a good adaptation to the head. The "sign" is of medium length.
Some important manufacturing is done in China. This does not mean that the material or workmanship inferior other caps in any respect.
So far I can only say that you can wear even in rain and snow (light), it dries quickly, holds even in windy conditions safely on the head and is dimensionally stable.
Contrary to the views of other Mitrezensenten I did not feel the cap as a whole is too large or the case much larger than indicated. On the contrary, by the mentioned nylon belt, it adapts a little better to the head shape.
It is true (unfortunately) that you can let them clean up only in dry cleaning, as otherwise due to the combination of materials which form strong warping or losing the cap of integrity.
Quick Facts:
Pro:
- Good quality workmanship (no loose threads, edges or improper seams)
- Choice of material leads to positive product features
- Fit easily variable through extensibility
- Good to excellent thermal properties
- Ears are also protected
- Visually lifted from the ground
- (Suitable for younger people) fashionable modern
- Very easy and convenient
- Very good price / performance ratio
Contraindications:
- Production place China
- Ability to normal laundering missing
- Unsuitable in strong rain
The executive summary provides only a glimpse. I hope that a gross total could have suggested from the very good product.