Kangol
Wool 504 Cap
This Kangol 504 cap is a low-profile flat cap made from 100% wool with a felted, matte finish. It features a short integrated brim, a rounded crown, and an inner elastic band for a secure fit. The cap includes metallic gold kangaroo logo embroidery on the front.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Main material: 100% wool; Headband: 100% nylon
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Kangol Wool 504 Cap, a style in continuous production since 1954, offers a durable, crush-resistant 100% wool felt crown that retains its teardrop shape and can be re-blocked with steam, while the kangaroo logo resists fading. The nylon headband reduces direct wool contact but may still cause itching for some, and though snug initially, the band loosens over time—hand washing helps maintain elasticity. This $90 cap represents long-term value through its re-blockable felt and decades of proven construction, with the tradeoff that the headband requires careful cleaning and may stretch.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- The Kangol 504 has been in continuous production since 1954.
- Durability
- The felt crown has no seams to unravel, restores its shape after crushing, and the kangaroo logo resists fading/pilling for years.
- Shape retention
- The wool felt crown retains its teardrop shape through wear and packing.
- Headband fit
- Snug on first wear, the headband loosens over time; hand washing helps maintain elasticity.
- Comfort
- Nylon headband reduces direct wool contact, but some may still itch.
- Long-term fit
- Headband may stretch; crown holds shape, restorable with steam.
- Cleaning
- Spot-clean or hand-wash only to preserve the wool felt and embroidery.
- Care
- Hand washing and air drying preserve the headband's elasticity.
- Reshaping
- Gentle steaming re-blocks the crown to its original shape.
- Construction
- 100% wool felt cap is crush-resistant and maintains its shape over decades.
- Long-term value
- Continuous production since 1954 and re-blockable felt make the $90 cap a long-term value.
Product record
- Title
- Wool 504 Cap
- Brand
- Kangol
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Wool felt construction and long-term durability
- If the crown loses form, gentle steaming relaxes the wool fibers enough to re-block the hat back to its original teardrop shape, a technique that extends the cap's wearable life indefinitely with occasional reshaping.
- The Kangol 504 has been in continuous production since 1954, a lifespan that confirms the wool felt's ability to hold the distinctive teardrop crown and withstand decades of wear without losing its silhouette.
- Wool felt is made by matting fibers together rather than weaving, so there are no loose threads to pull or seams to unravel — meaning the 504's crown resists deformation from handling and naturally recovers its shape after being packed or crushed.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Soft wool flat cap shown from a low front-right angle with a smooth rounded crown and short low-profile brim. A small gold embroidered kangaroo logo and 'KANGOL' text appear on the front-left area of the cap.
- Overall shapeLow-profile flat cap with a rounded, slightly domed crown and a short, integrated front brim resulting in a smooth continuous silhouette.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Material and finishDense felted wool surface with a uniform fine texture and matte finish visible across the crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.34 (high) - Embroidered logo graphicSmall embroidered kangaroo emblem in metallic-gold thread positioned on the front-left section of the cap.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Embroidered brand text“KANGOL”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Right-side tuckRight side of the cap shows a soft tuck or fold where the fabric meets the body, creating a subtle seam and drop toward the back.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light grey background with soft directional lighting from above-left, producing a soft shadow beneath and to the right of the cap.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale grey background with no visible props or packaging, hat sits on the surface casting a diffuse shadow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow under and slightly to the right of the cap indicating a light source from the upper-left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot angleLow front-right three-quarter view showing the crown and right side of the cap while the front-left logo remains visible.
Colors
deep brown· crown and brim#413634metallic gold· embroidered logo and text- Overall shapeLow-profile flat cap with a rounded, slightly domed crown and a short, integrated front brim resulting in a smooth continuous silhouette.
- 02
Product
Low-profile brown flat cap shown at a three-quarter front-left angle; felted wool texture, rounded crown and short curved peak with a stitched edge; no visible logos or text.
- Overall shapeLow-profile flat cap with a gently rounded, slightly domed crown and a short, subtly curved forward peak.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Material and surfaceUniform fine felted or woolen surface with a matte, slightly fuzzy texture visible across the crown and peak.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Peak edge detailNoticeable narrow rolled or stitched edge along the front peak creating a thin raised rim that follows the peak contour.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.67 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior opening visibleSmall dark inner opening visible at the rear-right underside of the cap where the crown meets the inner band.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - BrandingNo visible logos, tags, or printed text on the exterior surfaces shown in this view.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with a soft shadow beneath the cap indicating a single diffuse light source from above; image is centered and uncropped.
- Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background with no props or additional elements.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the cap, grounding the product on the surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Viewing angleThree-quarter front-left view showing top, front, and right-side underside of the cap.
Colors
medium-dark brown· crown and peak#433534- Overall shapeLow-profile flat cap with a gently rounded, slightly domed crown and a short, subtly curved forward peak.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Kangol!
Need I say more. A great offering from Simons. I cherish it in the fall. Thank you.
j'adore
j'adore
My most favourite hat so far!
It is very warm and versatile (two different ways to wear it). Love it!!!
Kangol hat
Love the hat, love the personalized touch and card wrapping
Cute and trendy
I love this hat!! Super trendy. I will say in inside elastic does sometimes pop out and needs to be adjusted. I think this is bc I got size large but I don’t think size small would fit me.
very happy
the best
Didn't fit
I definitely needed a small
Q&A
5 answered- Does the elastic headband stretch over time, or does it stay true to size?
- The elastic nylon headband is designed for a snug fit and, like most elastic bands, may gradually loosen with extended wear over time. For best long-term fit, we recommend hand washing and air drying to preserve elasticity.
- Is this cap machine washable, or does it require dry cleaning?
- No, this cap is not machine washable. The official care instructions indicate spot clean only [1] or hand wash [2], and some retailers advise do not wash at all [3]. We recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth and avoiding immersion to preserve the wool.
- Is the wool lining against the forehead comfortable, or does it cause itching?
- The cap is unlined with a 100% wool exterior and a nylon headband for sweat absorption [1]. The wool is soft felted material, but some individuals with sensitive skin may find it slightly itchy due to the direct contact with wool. The elastic headband helps keep the wool away from the forehead.
- How does the kangaroo logo embroidery hold up to regular washing or wear?
- The kangaroo logo is embroidered at the center back and, with proper care (spot clean or hand wash), should hold up well. One reviewer noted no fading or pilling after regular wear over several years [1]. Avoid machine washing to prevent fraying of the embroidery threads.
- Is the cap lined on the inside, or is it a single layer of wool?
- The cap is unlined, consisting of a single layer of 100% wool felt with no additional lining inside [1]. It has an inner elastic nylon headband for comfort and fit, but the interior is directly against the wool fabric.