Watch Cap Linen Like Cotton
A warm-weather watch cap: the military-workwear shape kept light with cotton treated to feel like linen.
Story & heritage
BEAMS PLUS was launched in 1999 as BEAMS's menswear label for modern basic utility wear, rooted in American traditional, work, sports and military clothing from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s.
The BEAMS 100 page includes Watch Cap Linen Like Cotton in the BEAMS PLUS accessories canon, showing how the label treats small utility pieces as part of the uniform.
Materials & craft
BEAMS describes a loosely knitted watch cap made from cotton processed to have a linen-like texture. The material section explains that resin-coated cotton gives the yarn a pseudo-linen finish while keeping a soft hand; product details list 100% cotton and Japanese manufacture.
How to choose & style
Wear it as a colour accent with navy blazers, fatigue pants or oxford shirts. The lighter handle makes it better for spring and summer than a heavy wool beanie.
