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BlackRock Gear Wooly Beanie
BlueTom
384
May 7, 2019
I wear a lightweight, 97% cotton x 3% spandex skull cap maybe 80% or better of my waking hours. The rest of the time, I wear cowboy hats (mostly when it's raining). I ride a motorcycle and my helmet is oversized to accommodate the skull cap, used sort of like a helmet liner, but the main reason I wear the cap is to keep my (long) hair behind my ears and out of my face. So here's what I need to know about this drop:
1) Is it stretchy?
2) If "yes" to #1, will it maintain it's stretchyness?
3) Is it "grippy" for lack of a better word? Like, will it stay on my head in high wind, or stay where I put it so that I don't have to constantly be tugging it back where I want it?
4) Will it lose it's stretch or grip with constant use? What effects do sun, rain or cold, or any combination thereof, have on it maintaining those traits?
TIA for answering these questions. As it happens, my motorcycle is very nearly the exact blue color that is included in this drop. Would love to have one in that color as long as it will hold up under constant use. Let me know.
Rexyrawr
1
May 10, 2019
BlueTomHi Tom!
I think this hat is perfect for what you want to use it for.
1.) It is stretchy! This is 100% wool but the weave gives it stretch.
2.) Merino wool maintains a pretty good recovery. I’ve not seen problems with it becoming stretched out.
4.) It is indeed grippy. If you get the correct size for you noggin it will stay right where you put it. Remember to keep the triangle portion at the back of your head (or logo over right ear) for best fit.
4.) Not that I’ve seen at all yet with mine and I’ve had it a year. I imagine if you use it a lot in all sorts of weather it will take the wear, but honestly my only complaint about merino wool is that it wears thin and gets holes, but even then I’ll just stop the run and the garment lives on. I haven’t gotten rid of anything merino wool that I’ve bought yet, but I’ve only had the garments for 3 yrs or so.
Hope that helps! :)
BlackRock
187
BlackRock Gear
May 10, 2019
BlueTomBlueTom,
The Merino Wool we are using in the hats is stretchy, it maintains it's shape and the design of the hat is such that it stays glued to your head. Our hat design is now just over a year old and the Originals that I've got and been wearing are still just as good as on day one. So from what I can tell, the fabric is top notch and should last for many seasons. It's just a really nice fabric.
It will wear over time for sure. Nothing lasts forever but I would really expect you to have this beanie for a number of good seasons of use. When you do wear it out you can always buy a new one ;) If one were to wear out too early we also stand by all of our products. We've been around for nearly 10 years now and we've always honored any and all gear we make. I find getting people a quality product that lasts and standing behind it makes for a loyal fan base. I'd hurry and jump on the blue color you want. Then get us a pic to post up of you with the hat on your motorcycle! We'd love to see that!
BlueTom
384
May 12, 2019
BlueTomI appreciate the answers, but unfortunately, it looks like I waited too long to check back in. Only Medium is left in the blue color (not Navy, but like a "royal" blue). My head measures 23.5" so (at least) a Large is called for. Hope y'all will run this again soon, and I'll be sure to jump on it early. I've got time. Did 400 miles on the scooter yesterday in 89º temps and 90%+ humidity, and Summer ain't even here yet! Also got soaked to the bone in a 30-minute thunderstorm. Can't wait for Fall and Winter. I love cold weather riding, which means I ride alone most of the time, but don't mind that either.
Here's a picture that you asked for BlackRock. Should be obvious why I need the bright blue...
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