Description

The Bates Toni Cap is a fitted, deep backed and tailored 6-panel button crown cap, constructed out of a Magee® 1866 Donegal Tweed milled in Ireland from 100% British Virgin Wool. Known for its thick and durable yarns with a handwoven appearance, Magee has been producing Donegal woolen using traditional weaving techniques that provide a pronounced texture in a variable palette, resulting in a fabric ideal for dissipating the damp and cold weather of the countryside that's also durable in workwear conditions. This natural wool made with old-world methods and outstanding comfort comes in a heavily textured plain weave of Charcoal and Grey yarns, peppered with white and black accents to yield amazing tonal character and depth. Inspired by turn-of-the-century casual caps worn in both industrial work and leisure activities, the Toni is an adapted version of the Gatsby Cap that combines the flat cap silhouette with the classical shape of a paneled cap. Bates is known for using the finest weather-resistant woolens designed for premium hats, which come fully lined with custom satin acetate and a satin twill interior banding. Made in Belgium with a modern iteration of English heritage, Bates represents the best of styling, proportion, fabric, and fit for the Original Gentleman.