DESCRIPTION
Made by Patagonia at the request of their ultrarunning ambassadors, who asked for a super breathable cap - and the Duckbill Cap is the perfect answer in a lightweight 100% recycled nylon that folds and packs easily.
Airy, crushable-yet-resilient and a timeless favourite, with the reflective coverage of a running hat with the heat-dumping functionality of a visor. The short foam brim shades your eyes without blinding you to overhead branches and it bounces back to its shape after being folded in your shorts or bag.
KEY FEATURES
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Ultralight Recycled Construction - 100% recycled NetPlus nylon from fishing nets with breathable polyester mesh crown, just 43g total weight
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Crushable Packable Design - 4-ply foam brim bounces back to shape after folding into pockets or bags for trail-ready portability
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Superior Moisture Management - Recycled polyester sweatband with miDori bioSoft wicking and HeiQ Mint odour control keeps you dry on long runs
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Optimal Sun Protection - Short brim shields eyes without blocking overhead vision, DWR water-repellent finish protects in changeable conditions
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Fair Trade Certified Production - Made in a Fair Trade factory with bluesign approved fabrics
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Versatile Performance Fit - Designed for ultrarunning but perfect for hiking, festivals, and everyday wear in classic black colourway
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Front panel and bill: 4-ply, 4.9-oz NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon faille made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
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Crown and back panels: 5-oz 100% recycled polyester mesh
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Sweatband: 2.3-oz 100% recycled polyester double knit with miDori™ bioSoft for added wicking and softness, and HeiQ® Mint odour control
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Manufacturing: DWR finish is made without intentionally added PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals), full crown and bill fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved, made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
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Country of Origin: Made in China
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Weight: 43 g (1.5 oz)
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Recycled Polyester: Polyester is a naturally water-repellent material that can withstand the elements. Using polyester fibre made from mechanically recycled plastic bottles reduces CO2 emissions.
NetPlus: To help reduce plastic pollution, Patagonia are finding new ways to turn previously discarded forms of plastic, like fishing nets, into clothes that can be worn for generations. Their partner Bureo collects and transforms these nets from local fishers off the coast of South America - which helps protect wildlife, provide fishing communities with extra income, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels used to make plastic.
