Baseball cap, snapback or truck: casual caps have become an integral part of our wardrobe. Not only are they cool, but they also protect our heads from the sun. We’ll show you recommended manufacturers who make sustainable caps from organic cotton, cork, recycled materials and even old coffee sacks.
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A sustainable cap looks good and protects the head – and is no longer just worn by basketball fans and skaters. In summer it protects against sunstroke and shields the eyes. When it rains, the cap keeps your head dry, at least temporarily.
In addition to the classic baseball cap or baseball cap (curved peak), snapback (straight peak) and trucker (the one with the mesh insert), the current one is 5-panel cap is quite popular. The difference to the usual 6-panel caps is the seam placement on the front – the 5-panel cap has a large, seamless area on which a logo is often sewn.
Sustainable caps: Which materials are ideal?
In addition to the coolness factor, we at Utopia are of course primarily interested in materials and production. For example, this is suitable for sustainable caps Organic cotton ideal for this. This is breathable and wicks moisture very well. But there are other interesting approaches such as caps Upcycled materials. Here we introduce you to some fashion labels for caps that we consider to be particularly recommendable when it comes to sustainability.
By the way: Buying a used cap is more sustainable than buying new. Because sustainable consumption means: use what you have for as long as possible, try to borrow something or buy used. Fortunately, there are now more and more online shops that specialize in second-hand fashion. You can get used caps online, for example Momox Fashion or Sellpy. Second hand designer caps Buddy & Selly, Collective locker room or Revive Personality
Nikin TreeCap – a tree for every cap
The range ranges from classic baseball caps to the slightly more distinctive shape of trucker caps to 5-panel caps, which are also available in corduroy fabric. In terms of color, the TreeCaps are all very simple and in earth tones such as olive green, navy blue or beige. The headgear is designed in Switzerland and produced in Bulgaria.
Nikin says it attaches great importance to sustainability and only uses organic cotton for the outer fabric of the caps. In addition to caps for adults and children, the range also includes other items of clothing.
Preis: from 40 euros
Kaufen: at Mountain friends or Otto
Handmade caps by Captn Crop
For individualists, we can recommend the numerous headgear from Captn Crop. Hat maker Moritz Wolfgruber produces the sustainable caps (6-panel, 5-panel, trucker, snap, docker cap and hats) himself in his workshop in Berlin-Neukölln.
Many caps are made from recycled materials such as old T-shirts or “found bed sheets” and are therefore truly unique. There are striking caps with colorful patterns as well as simple models. The Berlin shop is made entirely of wood and furnished with found objects.
Preis: approx. 50 to 65 euros
Kaufen: At Captn Crop in Berlin or in your own online shop.
Rehats Berlin Upcycling-Kappen
Another Berlin label for handmade caps is Rehats. Here, various caps – for example flat caps, captain’s caps and newsboy caps -, hats and 5-panel caps are made from upcycled materials such as coffee bags made from 100 percent jute. The inner lining of the coffee bag caps is made of cotton.
The “Kumpel” baseball cap (top right in the picture) is made entirely from recycled work clothing such as boiler suits and high-visibility vests. According to the manufacturer, production “traditionally” takes place in a factory in Poland.
Preis: ab ca. 50 euros
Kaufen: at Hutshopping or Amazon
Fuxbau caps with sea motif
If you like to spend the summer by the water or are at home in a beautiful port city like Hamburg, there is the matching cap collection from Fuxbau. The small fair fashion label comes from a Hamburg commercial backyard and produces sustainable caps in dark blue with various “Lost in Lines” wave motifs.
The material used is 100 percent organic cotton and the caps are GOTS certified. Fuxbau is quite transparent: the cotton growing areas are in Uganda and Kyrgyzstan, the fabric is made in the Czech Republic and the caps are handmade in Poland.
In addition to the collection with waves, you will find other casual caps with and without a logo on the peak.
Preis: that. 50 euros
To buy: online at Avocadostore or directly at Fuxbau
Robin – Handmade caps from Germany
If you are looking for a sustainable cap that you can wear with any outfit, then you will find it at Robin. From the initial idea to the finished product, the headgear is 100% made by trained milliners in the Allgäu region of Germany. They are characterized by a uniform design and soft colors such as pink, beige or light gray and are available in different versions.
So you can choose whether you would rather wear a classic baseball cap, which you can find at Robin under the term “Dadcap”. If you prefer a slightly more unusual shape, it is best to wear the 5-panel or 6-panel cap. Between the simple caps that can be combined with any of your outfits, there are some limited models that are more colorful and have a patterned peak.
The outer fabric of all caps is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. A special focus is on the label: The light brown label with the dark brown robin is made from apple pomace, a by-product of apple juice production that serves as a natural imitation leather. The closure of the caps is made of walnut wood. To underline the longevity of the headwear, the company offers a six-month guarantee in case of any problems.
Preis: approx. 55 to 60 euros
Kaufen: Directly at Robin
Simple caps for every occasion of salt water
At Saltwater you will find hats that protect you from the sun and at the same time harmoniously round off your outfit with their earthy colors. The company relies on a simple and timeless design of the caps, which are available as classic 6-panel models and in one size. The color of the headgear is in natural tones such as beige, blue and black and a delicate logo or the words “Salzwasser” are delicately embroidered on each cap. This means you can easily wear the caps in everyday life and on any occasion.
The caps are made from 100% organic cotton, which comes mainly from India. Twill fabric is used to make the headgear. The fabric is dyed in an environmentally friendly manner according to GOTS criteria and is sewn in salt water in Europe. In addition to its own fair fashion shop, the company supports the environmental protection association Salzwasser eV.
Preis: 50 Euro
Kaufen: At Avocadostore or directly at Salt water
Sporty, elegant caps from Rotholz
Rotholz is a fair fashion label that focuses on sporty, elegant design for its sustainable caps. With the 5-panel caps, bucket hats, floppy caps and the classic basic caps, the label offers many different models. Despite the unusual shapes, all headgear is minimalist and decorated in delicate pastel tones. You can add a touch of color to your outfit by wearing a cap.
The company says it only uses natural materials such as organic cotton, linen, Tencel, hemp and recycled materials. Even though the caps are available in different models and colors, it is certain that the Rotholz brand name can be seen on the front of all caps. The “Redwood Logo” can be printed, embroidered, or sewn on with a label made from recycled material. The strap on the back of each cap can be individually adjusted to your head size.
According to the fashion label, the caps are made by hand in Poland. The organic cotton for the headgear comes from Portugal and Rotholz creates the designs in his own studio in Potsdam. In addition to the studio, there is also a local shop in Potsdam.
Preis: 30 to 60 euros
Kaufen: At Avocadostore or directly at Rotholz
Cork decoration – Caps made of cork
As is well known, a cork usually sits in the neck of a bottle and protects a wine, for example, from external influences. The sustainable caps from Kork-Deko show that cork can not only protect wine, but also you from the sun.
According to Kork-Deko, the classic baseball cap is made from 100% cork, which is grown and processed in Portugal. The inner lining is made of 100% cotton and all manufacturing materials should be vegan.
In terms of color, you can choose between a dark brown and a light brown cork cap. While the design is very simple, the special look of the material alone causes a stir. The headgear is uni-sex and you can adjust the size individually using a Velcro fastener on the back of the head. In addition to the baseball cap, there is also a tennis cap and army cap from Kork-Deko. The company also offers a range of other cork products, including umbrellas, ties and shoes.
Preis: 25 Euro
Kaufen: At Avocadostore or directly at Cork decoration
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