Mechanics Contrast Hat

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WWII-inspired virgin wool watch cap built for cold-weather utility

Crafted from virgin wool, this hat leverages natural self-cleaning and water-resistant properties to keep you protected when the weather turns. Its classic short profile pays homage to WWII standard-issue gear while delivering reliable daily warmth. Whether you wear it high above the ears or rolled down against the chill, it offers effortless style and rugged durability.

Features

• Short profile inspired by standard-issue WWII USN watch caps
• Adjustable brim can be worn high or rolled down over the ears
• Heavyweight knit construction built to match the durability of traditional sea-faring sweaters
• Made in Germany

Sizing

• The Mechanics Contrast Hat is one size fits most.

Materials & Care

• 100% Virgin Wool
• This wool has natural oils and is self cleaning, hang it outside in fresh air for a night, machine wash if necessary at 30 degrees wool cycle in a half full machine and use wool detergent

About

Throw on one of Heimat’s sturdy knits, and you’ll quickly realize sweaters were the original performance layers. Before the whole genre of “performance outerwear” was born, the world’s fishermen, mountaineers, and Steve Zissous relied on durable sweaters like these to carry them to the horizon and back with their body temperatures intact. So it makes sense that the word Heimat in German can be roughly translated to “home away from home.” Knit and hand-finished in Germany with 100% soft and toasty wool, Heimat’s collection feels steeped in nostalgia. If you’re looking for classic everyday knitwear that would also gladly hop in your bag for an around-the-world voyage, you can’t do much better than these.