Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo

The Finnish army "commando cap" is far more than just any woolly watch cap, it's something of a Finnish military tradition and very functional too, the double-layered construction giving it added warmth and insulation.

Unlike most wool caps, these are made with a double-layered construction, the end result is far more insulating than the standard one layer style, a neat feature in extreme cold. Still, as these don't have any membranes or such the wool breathes naturally, meaning that even though warm these are not too hot or sweaty like many modern caps with Windstopper etc. All in all a very classic and functional design!

This is modeled after the famous Finnish Army Sissipipo, or "sissy cap". The heritage comes from sissies, who are the most special commando-ranger troops in the Finnish military, true forest men sent into the woods with just a puukko, bare teeth, and an assault rifle with one magazine, capable of living off the land and waging 30 years of guerrilla warfare against the ever-present threat of Russian invasion.

Size info

Because of the less flexible weave, we decided to make these in two sizes. Medium fits head size up to 57-58 cm / 7 1/8" - 7 1/4", Large is best for bigger noggins. We drew the line at 62 cm / 7 3/4", but this will probably stretch enough for an even bigger head if necessary.

Quality merino wool

Wool is super. Merino wool is even better; it does not itch, insulates and regulates temperature better, gathers even less nasty smells (and most smells vanish with simply airing out the cap). If you do wash it, don't leave it in a wet lump after washing. Reshape it gently while still damp and hang to dry. Of course, the catch is a higher price tag. If you can live with that, we strongly suggest grabbing one of these.

• Wool weight about 370 g/m². There are two layers of knit.
• 19.5 micron.
• Wool wash at 30° C (86 F).

Don't leave it in a wet lump. Reshape it gently while still damp. Using wool care products not mandatory, but recommended.

Mulesing free

All our merino wool clothing are 100% mulesing free!

Made in Finland

Made by Agtuvi Oy in Finland, fine quality stuff, no third world child labor camp crap.