Spec
material :
Body: 65% polyester, 35% composite fiber (polyester)
Sweatband: 100% polyester
Size: One size fits all. Depth: 17.5cm (when laid flat), brim length: 6cm, head circumference: 60cm (adjustable with elastic)
*Please note that there may be an error of approximately ±1cm in the finished product size.
It will actually spread out a little when you put it on.
Weight: Approx. 34g
Country of origin: Japan Producer: Shimada Co., Ltd., Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture
Introduction
RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR "Comfy Line" cap.
Comfy = comfortable
The "Comfy Line" is a clothing line from RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR that specializes in comfort.
The material is "Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check" fabric, and its 4-way stretch (stretchable both vertically and horizontally) allows for a flexible fit and relaxed fit with your body's movements. Furthermore, its excellent moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathable properties ensure comfort even when worn for long periods of time, and its lightweight design makes it easy to carry. This item is perfect for a wide range of activities, from active daily life to relaxing outdoors.
The Comfy line is designed to provide ease of movement and coolness. This is a line that we recommend to anyone looking for comfortable clothing, whether for outdoor activities or everyday life.
Material
This product uses "Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check" which has 4-way stretch (stretches vertically and horizontally).
Primeflex® is an eco-friendly stretch material developed by Toray Industries, Inc. Primeflex dries faster and stretches better than conventional polyester fabrics, keeping you dry and comfortable even after sweating.
Dot Air® is a functional material developed by Toray Industries, Inc. Using Toray's proprietary processing technology, tiny dot-shaped ventilation holes are created in the fabric, resulting in highly breathable, lightweight, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, and naturally stretchy fabric. It also has water-repellent properties.
The "Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check" used this time was created by combining these two functional materials.
"Sucker weave" is a type of fabric that is often used especially for summer items. A distinctive feature of sucker weave is the fine irregularities on the surface of the fabric, which help air flow and keep it away from the skin, making it cool to wear.
[Breathability (cm3/cm2.sec)]
Test method: JIS-L-1096 A method (Brazier method) → 129.2
[Water repellency]
This product is not water-repellent.
[Water absorption (sec)]
Test method: JIS-L-1907 A method → Back side 1
[Quick drying (minutes)]
Test method: ISO-17617 A-1 method → 30
[Tear strength (N)]
Test method: JIS-L-1096 D method → Vertical 12.7, Horizontal 26.7
[Pilling (grade)]
Test method: JIS-L-1076 A method → 10h 5
Design
This is the basic six-piece design that is already familiar to RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR. In contrast to the shallow body and short peak design of cycling caps, this cap has a deep, spacious body and a peak that is just the right length to provide effective sun protection without being too affected by the wind.
Before making this cap, I tried on several outdoor manufacturer caps, but none of them felt too shallow for me and didn't fit all the way to the base of my ears. In windy situations, I felt very stressed out over the fact that I was constantly worrying about the cap blowing off. This is because I have a large head size (head circumference), and I'm not trying to criticize their products.
The sweatband is made of COOLMAX® fabric.
Made of 100% polyester pique material, it is quick-drying and has UV protection (UPF 40+).
The size can be easily adjusted by pulling the plastic tab at the back to tighten the elastic. This adjustment feature improves the fit when worn and ensures a stable fit even in windy environments. This is particularly effective in outdoor situations where strong winds are expected, such as on mountaintops or ridges.
Size Guide
*Please note that there may be an error of approximately ±1cm in the finished product size.
It will expand slightly when you actually wear it.
The recommended head circumference is approximately 60cm. The head circumference is the red line in the image above. This is the measurement taken around the most bulging point from the forehead to the temples to the back of the head.
Collaborateur
Collaborateur introduces you to the people who produce these products.
Shimada Co., Ltd. is in charge of all headwear for RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR.
Shimada Co., Ltd. is located in Toyohama-cho, Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture.
Founded in 1935, this hat manufacturer started out by producing straw hats and has continued to focus on handcrafting hats by artisans.
Even though they are all called "hats," there are many different specifications. Shimada uses two cutting methods, CAD-CAM (computer-aided design) and molds, and selects the method that best suits the product. In addition, for products that cannot be handled using these two methods or for small-lot production, craftsmen will individually create molds and cut the hats. They always proceed with their work while choosing the best method for the hat and the customer.
The sewing is done by experienced craftsmen who support the production of Made in Japan hats, which is a commitment that we have always made. They sew each hat with care, pouring in the knowledge and skills they have gained from their experience, such as using lock stitching and chain stitching, which have different elasticity levels, depending on the material, purpose, and finish, to ensure a consistently high level of consistent quality.
When sewing apparel (clothing), a seam allowance of about 1cm to 2cm is common, but for hats, the seam allowance is usually about 4mm. Because the seam allowance for hats is very small, high precision is required when sewing.
However, small seam allowances mean that variations in the finished product can be reduced. As a result, even though hats are made by hand, there is little individual variation, and it is possible to produce almost identical products.
Shimada's goal and basic philosophy is to create products that he himself would want to use, with a level of skill and ideas that cannot be imitated anywhere else. He also hopes that through product creation he can bring the "countryside craftsmen" who have until now solely worked behind the scenes to support Japanese manufacturing more and more into the spotlight.
"Think in Japan, make in Japan. We want to spread these 'All Made in Japan' products from Toyohama to the whole of Japan and the world. We will continue to pour all our skills, knowledge, experience and heart into making high quality products."
RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR's hats are made by these craftsmen.
Shimada Co., Ltd. is a hat manufacturer that provides high-quality hats made in Japan with a careful craftsmanship spirit. It originally started as a family-run company that manufactured and sold straw hats for farm work.
A few years after the current owner, Kazuhisa Takada, took over the family business, the president of a hat shop in Osaka, who happened to be visiting the 88 temples of Shikoku, got lost while looking at the navigation system. This prompted Takada to try his hand at fashion in the face of a shrinking farm straw hat business, where he trained for about six months at the shop. This is how the current business model began.
Having started out with straw when it was founded, the company has experience, skills and facilities that are rare even in Japan, and has now evolved into a wide range of businesses, from felt molding to sewing woven fabrics, with the company primarily receiving offers from brands that insist on high-quality Made in Japan products.
At Shimada, we aim to create unique products that people want, not only in Japan but all over the world, with high-level technology and ingenuity that cannot be replicated anywhere else, and products that we would want to use ourselves.
I would like to bring the "country craftsmen" who have previously been thought of as supporting the industry from behind the scenes into the spotlight so that more attention can be paid to them.
And from Toyohama Town, the idyllic "Udon Prefecture" surrounded by the sea and mountains, we will continue to create high-quality products with passion every day, with the desire to share our all-Made-in-Japan products, conceived and made in Japan, with the world.
Shimada Co., Ltd.
1876-1 Wada, Toyohama-cho, Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture
https://www.shimada-oem.com/
Attention
We recommend putting it in a laundry net when washing.
Dark colored products may transfer color, so please wash them separately from other items.
Do not use detergents containing fluorescent brighteners or chlorine bleach.
Avoid tumble drying.
When ironing, always use a pressing cloth and iron from the back.
The core of the bill is soft, so it will not break when bent. However, if you bend the bill too tightly, it will wrinkle and take time to return to its original shape. Please avoid bending it intentionally.
[About stock]
Since we share inventory between our stores and our online store, it may happen that an item is out of stock after you place your order. In that case, we will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.