Mesh crown cap - the top breathes and the peak does the shading

The crown is an open knit, so heat rises through it instead of sitting on your head. Out front, a long low peak throws real shade across the eyes. A toggle at the back takes up the slack in a second.

Why choose this mesh crown cap?

Solid caps warm up on a still afternoon and visors leave the top of your head bare. An open knit sits between the two: covered, but not sealed. The peak is longer than a standard cap brim, which is what makes reading outside comfortable.

• Knitted open crown: air passes straight through the top panel rather than collecting under it.
• Long low peak: the extended front casts a usable shadow over the eyes, not just the forehead.
• Rear toggle: pull it in or let it out without taking the cap off.
• Flexible brim: the peak folds for packing and comes back out of the bag in shape.
• Striped band: a sporty band detail that keeps the whole thing casual.

Cool on top, shaded in front, flat in the bag afterward.

Set the toggle so the band runs level across the back of the head and the peak shades evenly. Nothing presses on the forehead, which matters more in hour four than in hour one. Rinse it in cool water and dry it in shape rather than on a radiator.

Specifications

• Open-knit mesh crown, lightweight and quick-drying
• Extended front peak
• Adjustable toggle at the back
• Striped band detail
• Folds flat for packing

Take it off the hook on your way out the door.