Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool
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.
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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
The sizing has been overhauled. The old One Size cap is the same as the current Mediums. The knit is firm, and the fit is best on a medium-sized head. If you are concerned at all about the sizing, the Large is the safer pick.
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). Of course, the catch is a higher price tag. If you can live with that, we strongly suggest grabbing one of these.
- Material: 100% mulesing-free merino wool
- Weight approx 430 g/m2. There's 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.
All of our Särmä brand merino wool products are mulesing free!
Made in Finland
Made by Agtuvi Oy in Finland, fine quality stuff, no third world child labor camp crap.
Carbon Footprint
The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the production of one single item is 4.06 kg CO2e. The estimation includes the entire production of the item, from the raw materials up until the finalized product exiting the factory. Read more about the calculation method.
Varusteleka Särmä
Särmä is our own brand of clothing and equipment. When you buy Särmä, you get purpose-built stuff at a decent price. They will serve their purpose well in outdoor and everyday use and won't cost you an arm and a leg! For further reading, check out the Varusteleka's Särmä page.
Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information, please read our detailed warranty guide.
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Andreas R. 30.05.2016 Verified purchase
Jaakko M. 03.07.2016 Verified purchase
Omassa käytössä usein tämä päässä liikkeessä, pysähtyessä sitten kaivelee repusta karvalakin.
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Kari S. 11.02.2017 Verified purchase
Ostin tummanharmaan, ja väri on sama ku intissä aikanaan, hyvä, hyvä!
Istuu särmästi ja lämmittää kivasti.
Pisteet Lekalle huippupiposta!
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