Upcycled Cotton Watchcap | Manready Mercantile x Upstate Stock

This upcycled cotton hat was knit, sewn, and finished in New York State by our good friends at Upstate Stock.

Not only do these hats contain a percentage of recycled plastic bottles, but zero dyes or chemicals are used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from textile waste. 

Knit cotton is prone to stretch so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, just a little wear will allow it to adjust to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen over time, you can give it a hand-wash in warm water, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. Cotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. 

The watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, you can also wear it unfolded, rolled, double-folded, etc.