Capuche

  \ka pooch, kapoosh\:n

1. (1600 AD) The hood or cowl of a       Capuchin friar

2. (1999 AD) THE ULTIMATE COLD WEATHER 5-in-1 HAT SYSTEM 

 The Capuchin Friars had a hit on their hands when they designed their hooded cloaks in the 17th century. Its' practical simplicity is the essence of good design.
And 400 years later the hood is still popular!
The new Capuche products, made with the finest fleece available, will take you into the new millennium with a Cold Weather Hat System that replaces all other headgear.

Polyester fleece has come to dominate the sportswear industry because it is light weight, comfortable, breathable, repels water and wicks moisture away from your skin while it keeps you warm.

Polyester fleece is made from recycled pop bottles so the fiber itself does not absorb water.  If one is out in the rain over a period of hours, or in a driving rain, water will get into the air spaces between the fibers.  Simple shaking will remove the water.  Even "wet", fleece does not lose it's thermal properties.

The Capuche's one-piece construction allows a variety of responses to changing weather conditions.  With its unique shock cord locking system it provides protection and comfort in conditions well below zero.

The Capuche is ideal for any outdoor activity; especially fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking, camping, or watching the kids play soccer or football.  The Capuche is also the perfect headgear solution for people working outside in the cold; truck drivers, U.S. Postal workers, workers on boats and at construction sites.

The Capuche is also used by many as back-up survival gear that is kept in their cars, snowmobiles and backpacks – ready for any cold-weather emergency.

Highly wind and water resistant, the standard Capuche is rated for down to minus (-)15°F (-26°C) temperatures and is designed to be worn in 5 different configurations depending on the weather.

And all combinations shown throughout this website can be worn with either a ball cap or stocking cap if more protection is needed. A hood on a jacket, though not normally required, can also be utilized for additional protection if one is caught in extreme conditions.

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On this web site you will find pictures & sketches of the hood in various configurations, pages with the colors available, maybe some technical and historic information, how to wear and how to care for your Capuche.

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

  Capuche Headgear
  300 Queen Anne Ave. N. #416
  Seattle, WA 98109
  United States
  ph: Jeff at 206-852-9711
  alt: Dan at 425-444-2357
  cs@capucheheadgear.com