USGI Wool Watch Cap - Navy Blue

USGI Wool Watch Cap

The watch cap is the brimless knit hat sailors and soldiers have worn on cold duty for generations, named for the long night watches stood on deck. This Rothco version is knit from 100% wool to Department of Defense specifications and made in the USA, in the navy blue associated with sea service. It keeps your head and ears warm under a hood or helmet, on the water, in a deer stand, or on a winter job site.

Features

• 100% Wool Knit — Wool insulates even when damp and wicks moisture away from the skin, so the cap stays warm after rain, snow or sweat.
• Built To DoD Specifications — The cap follows the Department of Defense pattern for government-issue watch caps, so it matches the issued item in material and shape.
• Made In The USA — Rothco produces this cap domestically, and it is GSA compliant, meaning it meets the requirements for purchase by US government agencies.
• Brimless Design — With no visor, it sits flat under a hood, helmet or hearing protection, which is what separates a watch cap from a jeep cap.
• Cuffed Or Uncuffed — Fold the deep cuff up for a snug, short profile, or roll it down to cover the ears and the back of the neck.
• 12.5-Inch Uncuffed Length — Laid out flat with the cuff unrolled, the cap measures 12.5 inches (about 32 cm) from end to end.
• One Size Fits Most — The ribbed knit stretches to fit most adult heads without separate sizes.
• Sun And Sweat Resistant — The wool is specified to resist fading from sunlight and breakdown from perspiration over long wear.
• Navy Blue — A dark, plain navy that suits naval reenactment, workwear or everyday winter use.

Build And Fit

The cap is a tight rib knit with a doubled cuff, so the band around your ears carries two layers of wool. At 12.5 inches uncuffed it is long enough to pull fully over the ears, and the cuff can be turned up as far as you like for a shorter, fisherman-style fit. Because it follows the government pattern, it pairs naturally with issued cold-weather clothing and fits under most hoods and helmet liners.