COOLMAX® Functional Cap
We received a special request from a marathon runner heading to Hong Kong to compete in a race. He needed a high-performance, fast-wicking fabric for superb dryness and comfort. We successfully fulfilled his request, and the caps were so well-received that we decided to make them available to everyone!
Apply LYCRA®T400®
LYCRA T400® is the original performance fabric that provides stretch and COOLMAX® functions, enabling top athletes to push harder and longer. It is now embraced by many, including enthusiasts, for the cool comfort it brings to everyday apparel. This makes it the ideal choice for creating this functional cap.
COOLMAX® LYCRA T400® Cap
COOLMAX® fabrics are designed to move moisture away from the body and enhance the fabric's drying rate, keeping you feeling cool and dry. COOLMAX® delivers performance and comfort through proprietary polyester fibers with uniquely engineered microchannel cross-sections. Additionally, LYCRA T400® provides stretch to the fabric, further enhancing the cap's comfort. This fiber technology enhances the cap's functionality.
Key Advantages of 80% Cotton 20% LYCRA T400® COOLMAX® Cap
Much better comfort and skin feel
Cotton gives a soft, breathable, less “plastic” hand than pure polyester and is better tolerated by people prone to rash or heat discomfort. LYCRA T400 COOLMAX® is an engineered polyester with a 2‑channel cross‑section designed for high breathability and moisture transport, so blending it into cotton aims to keep the cotton hand but add performance.
Superior moisture management vs basic polyester or cotton alone
Cotton alone absorbs a lot of sweat but dries slowly; polyester repels water and can feel clammy. LYCRA® T400 fibers have 2‑channel or similar structures that wick sweat away and speed evaporation, improving drying time and thermoregulation compared with standard polyester or cotton.
Better temperature regulation and less cling
COOLMAX® blends increase air permeability and help keep skin drier and cooler during activity, reducing the “hot, sticky” feel common with plain polyester in warm, humid conditions.