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Watch caps in the military: The watch cap

The connection between the watch cap and the military can be traced far back in history: as early as 1854, watch caps were distributed to British soldiers in the Crimea during the Battle of Balaclava to protect them against the cold. The term watch cap goes back directly to the use of these caps in the armed forces of many countries. In the Second World War, the watch cap was the headwear of choice in many naval forces, especially whenever the weather turned cold and uncomfortable. Even today, watch caps are common in all branches of the armed forces, as they are the ideal solution when you need to keep your head and ears warm while still engaging in physical exertion. It is not without reason that watch caps are available in various shades of green and blue, making them easy to combine with different uniforms or camouflage clothing.

Watch caps for wintry climates: 3M Thinsulate or wool

With these practical German army-style knit caps, your head and ears are well protected in almost any temperature. The wool caps keep you warm and go with any outfit. If you are out and about for a long time in freezing sub-zero temperatures, your head will quickly get cold. After all, a large part of the body's heat is lost through the head. If a strong wind is also blowing, you may have to cut your trip short sooner than you would like. In addition to warming gloves, a scarf or neckerchief, and comfortable winter socks, a suitable knit watch cap is a must. With our high-quality German army-style wool caps, your head and ears are perfectly protected on every excursion in freezing temperatures. In winter, the particularly warm 3M Thinsulate material is ideal. This microfiber fabric offers excellent insulation performance and has been proven for decades, even by mountaineers. But the natural material wool also offers many advantages. A wool cap keeps you warm, is breathable, and absorbs moisture without feeling wet. When in doubt, choose the watch cap that best suits your personal taste.

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In our watch cap category, you will find numerous military-style wool caps in various colors at affordable prices. Thanks to the rather discreet color selection, such as anthracite, blue, olive, and black, you are harder to detect in the forest and blend seamlessly into the color palette of your surroundings and the rest of your clothing.

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All our watch caps are particularly warm on the inside and have an extra wide cuff. This allows you to roll the cuff up further to adjust it to your head size or keep your ears free, for example, to hear better or wear headphones. You can choose between fleece, extra fine, or extra coarsely knitted watch caps. Even in summer, it cools down quickly at night, so carrying a lightweight watch cap can be quite advantageous. For such occasions, we have also added a newly designed, extra-short, finely knitted watch cap to our range. All our military-style watch caps are available in a one-size-fits-all format. Benefit now from the comfortable feel and the excellent insulating properties of your watch cap. Do you already have a watch cap and are now looking for field caps, baseball caps, bandanas, or boonie hats? Then take a look here. In the Military Headwear category, you will find more great caps and hats.