{"title":"Upstate Stock | Cold Weather Beanies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstate Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps cold-weather style simple with warm, comfortable beanies made for crisp mornings, winter weekends, and everything in between. From heavyweight wool knits to soft merino and everyday cotton styles, these cold-weather essentials deliver classic looks, cozy warmth, and an easy finishing touch when the temperature drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Black Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168205593,"sku":"USHAT-3C-B","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_04_23_07_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"ochre-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Ochre Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167288089,"sku":"USHAT-3C-O","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_04_52_13_PM.png?v=1790635215"},{"product_id":"molasses-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Molasses Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic \u003c\/a\u003eOrganization, a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit wool is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand wash in warm water or machine wash in cold water, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a heavier and rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled cotton watchcaps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skull with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personal WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167386393,"sku":"3W-M","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_06_59_08_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"steel-grey-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Steel Grey Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA very NY color if there ever was one. This deep, deep charcoal grey is a yarn we found at our partner mill yarn supplier. We only managed to get one case, so supplies are limited!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167353625,"sku":"3C-STEELGREY","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_10_14_57_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"seafoam-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Seafoam Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167451929,"sku":"3C-SF","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_09_59_31_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"winter-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Winter Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167517465,"sku":"3C-WINTER","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_10_17_07_AM.png?v=1790635215"},{"product_id":"blackout-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Blackout Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167320857,"sku":"4C-BLACKOUT","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_09_55_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"ecru-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Ecru Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167550233,"sku":"3C-E","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_05_00_54_PM.png?v=1790635215"},{"product_id":"pistachio-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Pistachio Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167419161,"sku":"4C-PI","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_39_24_PM.png?v=1790635215"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Pomegranate Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167615769,"sku":"3C-POM","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_11_24_17_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"grey-fleck-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Grey Fleck Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167583001,"sku":"4C-GFLECK","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_23_18_PM.png?v=1790635219"},{"product_id":"cerulean-blue-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Cerulean Blue Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167845145,"sku":"3C-C","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_11_18_56_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"black-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Black Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eContent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic \u003c\/a\u003eOrganization, a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit wool is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand wash in warm water or machine wash in cold water, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a heavier and rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled cotton watchcaps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skull with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personal WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167812377,"sku":"3W-B","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_06_56_01_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"parchment-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Parchment Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We  purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization\u003c\/a\u003e; a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled person in the Fingerlakes, NY area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brookyln sewing facility where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" Inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit Wool is prone to stretch so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand-wash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a heavier material, rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+cotton\"\u003eUpcycled Cotton Watchcaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However,  we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double sided label to wear it like a skully with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn Iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. 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Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167484697,"sku":"3C-DG","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_08_25_57_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"aqua-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Aqua Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167910681,"sku":"3C-AQ","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_11_30_29_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"confetti-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Confetti Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167877913,"sku":"4C-CON","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_01_33_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"navy-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Navy Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We  purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization\u003c\/a\u003e; a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled person in the Fingerlakes, NY area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit wool is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand wash in warm water or machine wash in cold water, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a heavier and rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled cotton watchcaps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skull with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personal WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167714073,"sku":"3W-N","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_07_04_22_PM.png?v=1790635215"},{"product_id":"celestial-blue-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Celestial Blue Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167648537,"sku":"4C-CELESTIAL","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_35_13_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"earth-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Earth Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167976217,"sku":"3C-EA","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_12_07_37_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"olive-drab-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Olive Drab Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA classic olive green with hints of a lighter green running through it. Am absolutely beautiful color we had to make a permanent part of our upcycled cotton lineup!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167943449,"sku":"USHAT-3C-OD","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_08_11_09_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"navy-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Navy Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168074521,"sku":"3C-N","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_10_12_23_AM.png?v=1790635217"},{"product_id":"straw-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Straw Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167746841,"sku":"3C-STRAW","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_11_10_15_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"coral-fine-gauge-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Coral Fine Gauge Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpecially developed for Upstate Stock by Recover™ Yarns, our super-fine 3\/8 cotton-count recycled yarn delivers an exceptionally soft, lightweight feel while giving textile waste a new life. Spinning recycled cotton at such a fine count requires greater technical precision, resulting in a refined yarn that brings a cleaner, more elevated finish to our knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594167779609,"sku":"USHAT-4C-COR","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_05_31_30_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"shades-of-grey-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Shades of Grey Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRWool\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We  purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization\u003c\/a\u003e; a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled person in the Fingerlakes, NY area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brookyln sewing facility where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" Inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnit Wool is prone to stretch so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand-wash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWool is a heavier material, rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+cotton\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpcycled Cotton Watchcaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However,  we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double sided label to wear it like a skully with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn Iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168008985,"sku":"3W-SG","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_05_49_13_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"malbec-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Malbec Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We  purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization\u003c\/a\u003e; a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled person in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit wool is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand wash in warm water or machine wash in cold water, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a heavier and rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled cotton watchcaps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skull with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personal WW2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168041753,"sku":"3W-MA","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_06_52_14_PM.png?v=1790635217"},{"product_id":"hunter-lake-upcycled-wool-watchcap","title":"Hunter Lake Upcycled Wool Watchcap","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% RECYCLED ECO-WOOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Eco-Wool? Eco-Wool is a blend of reclaimed wool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efibers from discarded garment scraps combined with nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eRWool\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We  purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\"\u003eHickory Throwing\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\"\u003eMozaic Organization\u003c\/a\u003e; a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled person in the Fingerlakes, NY area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brookyln sewing facility where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 11.5-12\" Inches (without fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnit Wool is prone to stretch so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a hand-wash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWool is a heavier material, rougher material, so these hats are meant to be worn in cooler weather. If you would prefer a lighter and softer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+cotton\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+cotton\"\u003eUpcycled Cotton Watchcaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe watchcap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watchcap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However,  we have updated our to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double sided label to wear it like a skully with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn Iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personal WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vendor-item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168140057,"sku":"USHAT-3W-HL","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_05_13_20_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"ladybug-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Ladybug Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168107289,"sku":"3C-LB","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_08_46_39_AM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"coffee-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Coffee Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168172825,"sku":"3C-CO","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_12_02_25_PM.png?v=1790635216"},{"product_id":"spice-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Spice Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594168238361,"sku":"3C-SP","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_08_21_23_AM.png?v=1790635217"},{"product_id":"cherry-red-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Cherry Red Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"accordion-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169057561,"sku":"3C-CR","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_10_06_20_AM.png?v=1790635220"},{"product_id":"fair-haven-beach-brown-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Fair Haven Beach Brown Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fair Haven brown watchcap is named after the light brown sands of Fair Haven Beach on the banks of Lake Ontario we discovered this Summer near Sterling, NY. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169123097,"sku":"3C-FH","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_07_05_55_PM.png?v=1790635223"},{"product_id":"new-golden-glade-moss-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"NEW*  Golden Glade Moss Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn New York, golden glade moss is a species of special interest because it is a protected, rare plant. While the moss is globally secure and common in parts of Canada or alpine Europe, it is highly vulnerable to disappearing within New York State and unlike many other mosses, thrives in difficult areas.  It's presence is used by conservationists as an indicator of an ecologically rich, undisturbed, and ancient limestone habitat—often found in pockets of the Hudson Valley, the Adirondack periphery, and parts of Central or Western NY. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169090329,"sku":"3C-GG","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep23_2026_08_47_04AM.png?v=1790635222"},{"product_id":"adirondack-green-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Adirondack Green Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169155865,"sku":"3C-AG","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_07_46_00_AM.png?v=1790635222"},{"product_id":"roscoe-rose-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Roscoe Rose Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful deep red that is inspired by the roses growing on an abandoned farm outside of Roscoe, NY. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169188633,"sku":"3C-RROSE","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_06_44_45_PM_80f476e6-5d69-4083-b502-8a6abf957ca4.png?v=1790635226"},{"product_id":"thicket-green-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Thicket Green Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169221401,"sku":"3C-TG","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_07_31_50_PM.png?v=1790635225"},{"product_id":"gooseberry-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Gooseberry Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce widely grown in New York State in the 19th century, gooseberries were largely banned in the early 1900s due to their role in spreading white pine blister rust, though cultivation has slowly returned after restrictions were lifted in the mid-20th century. Now they are making a comeback as a NY produce product sold worldwide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169254169,"sku":"3C-Gooseberry","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_07_53_03_AM.png?v=1790635227"},{"product_id":"grate-deadstock-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Grate Deadstock Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA very NY color if there ever was one. This deep, deep charcoal grey is a yarn we found at our partner mill yarn supplier. We only managed to get one case, so supplies are limited!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169286937,"sku":"3C-GR","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_07_17_20_PM.png?v=1790635228"},{"product_id":"yellow-thistle-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Yellow Thistle Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow thistle is considered by some to be an invasive weed in New York, while others see it as one of the state’s most iconic field flowers. Its vibrant yellow can be spotted across the landscape in spring and summer, and we’ve brought that color to life using a very special yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169319705,"sku":"3C-YellowThistle","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_06_40_44_PM.png?v=1790635228"},{"product_id":"new-snowstorm-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"NEW Snowstorm Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169385241,"sku":"3C-SS","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_07_40_06_AM.png?v=1790635227"},{"product_id":"new-whiteout-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"NEW Whiteout Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169352473,"sku":"3C-WO","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_07_43_34_AM.png?v=1790635228"},{"product_id":"quarry-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Quarry Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe quarrying industry used to be one of New Yorks most thriving with quarries all over New York State. From as close as Yonkers to as far as the Fingerlakes the lime and monument stone needed to feed the exponential building boom of the early 20th century was a hugely profitable industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it's rare as most of the stone for buildings comes from Texas or the Midwest but we thought we'd make a color to give thanks to an industry that was difficult to work in, but we still see everyday in the buildings of Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169418009,"sku":"3C-Quarry","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_08_01_04_AM.png?v=1790635227"},{"product_id":"new-capital-blue-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"NEW* Capital Blue Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeped in Revolutionary lore, the New York state flag utilizes a deep blue background derived from the proud military banners carried by early New York militias. While the state briefly switched to a buff-colored field in 1896 to honor George Washington's continental uniforms, the civilian public and Civil War veterans fiercely rejected the change. Listening to their outcry, the legislature officially resurrected the iconic deep blue field on April 2, 1901, securing a timeless background for the state's storied coat of arms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169450777,"sku":"3C-CB","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep22_2026_12_44_17PM.png?v=1790635227"},{"product_id":"lipstick-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Lipstick Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169483545,"sku":"3C-LS","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_07_49_32_AM.png?v=1790635228"},{"product_id":"new-round-lake-turquoise-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"NEW* Round Lake Turquoise Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Lake is famous for its stunning turquoise water, a striking visual feature caused by its rare meromictic classification and unique water chemistry. Because the lake's deep water layers never mix with its surface layers, a delicate and undisturbed environment exists where specific natural processes create this vibrant color.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. LIFE Magazine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/us-n1vy-001_480x480_f463d041-2933-4fb1-89f0-9c5937b878b5_480x480.jpg?v=1699710091\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavy service personnel in WW2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UPSTATE STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594169516313,"sku":"3C-RL","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0153\/7561\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_22_2026_01_05_58_PM.png?v=1790635229"},{"product_id":"ulota-moss-green-upcycled-cotton-watchcap","title":"Ulota Moss Green Upcycled Cotton Watchcap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watchcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe product that has made us famous. Working with our non-profit partner in the Finger Lakes area of New York, we use a Syracuse-made Tompkins circular knitting machine to create a beautiful half-cardigan knit fabric we cut and sew here in New York City ourselves to create these vibrantly colored hats that are 100% made in New York State from start to finish. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e85% upcycled cotton 15% RPET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat is upcycled cotton yarn? This yarn is a blend of reclaimed cotton fibers from discarded garment scraps combined with a small amount of nylon made from the incredible RPET process of recycling plastic (PET) bottles into nylon fiber. Through a proprietary scrap fabric color matching system, there are no dyes or chemicals used in the process of creating such vibrant colors from what would otherwise be textile waste. Check out the process\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/process\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/sustainability#calculator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand wash, lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you want to shrink it after stretching, machine wash and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYarn: This hat is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/recoverfiber.com\/products\/rpure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRCotton,\u003c\/a\u003e and the yarn is milled in Spain by Ferre, a centuries-old mill. Why Spain? Spain is home to the largest textile manufacturing factories in the world (Zara, anyone?) and is a country that is decades ahead of any other country in recycling post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste produced by these factories. We purchase this yarn from their American partner mill, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickorythrowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHickory Throwing,\u003c\/a\u003e in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduction: Knit in Waterloo, NY, by our friends and knitting partners at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mozaic.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozaic Organization,\u003c\/a\u003e a not-for-profit employing, assisting, and providing services to thousands of disabled persons in the Finger Lakes, NY, area. The raw knit material is then shipped in rolls to our Greenpoint, Brooklyn, sewing facility, where it is cut, sewn, and finished by our lovely team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003cbr\u003eLength: 11.5-12 inches (without fold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnit cotton is prone to stretch, so if your hat feels a bit tight when you receive it, wearing it will quickly adjust it to your head. If you feel your hat starts to loosen too much over time, you can give it a handwash in warm water or machine wash in cold, lay it flat to dry, and it should spring right back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton is a lighter material, so these hats are meant to be worn as transitional hats. If you would prefer a warmer option, take a look at our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upcycled wool watch caps!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.upstatestock.com\/search?q=upcycled+wool\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe watch cap is a style that's existed for well over 100 years, though it's most commonly associated with WWII US Navy personnel. A watch cap is a shorter hat, traditionally meant to be worn folded above the ears. However, we have updated ours to reflect a need to wear it in any way someone prefers. Want to wear it traditionally? Fold it above the ears. Want to wear it like a beanie? Pull it down back behind the ears with a short fold. No fold? We have even put a double-sided label to wear it like a skullcap with no fold! Please keep in mind these are half-cardigan knits, meant to retain shape and fit tight!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3278\/files\/history-of-the-watch-cap-more-watch-caps-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at-image-via-life-magazine_480x480.jpg?v=1699709976\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn iconic photo of a WW2 British submarine crew on leave. 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