C.P. Company
Built-In Lenses Ribbed Wool Balaclava
This C.P. Company Built-In Lenses Ribbed Wool Balaclava is a full-face winter head covering made from pure wool knit with an integrated goggle lens panel and a drop-down stretch nylon knit mask for the mouth and nose. It provides cold-weather protection for the head, neck, and face while the built-in lenses shield the eyes, and it includes a foldover fabric flap with snap buttons for secure positioning. Additional features include a rolled trim and stitched signature label; it is made in Italy.
- Material
- Pure wool, stretch nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- military, utilitarian, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Color
Size
Specifications
C.P. Company balaclava in pure wool knit with built-in goggle lenses and a drop-down panel covering mouth and nose.
Built-in goggle lenses, foldable flap with snap buttons, drop-down stretch nylon panel for mouth coverage, ribbed wool knit, no lining.
- Material
- Pure wool, stretch nylon
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- military, utilitarian, modern
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Additional Attributes
- pure wool knit, no lining
- fabric protective flap with built-in goggles, foldover with snap buttons
- drop-down stretch nylon knit panel covering mouth and nose
- rolled trim
- stitched signature label
- made in Italy
- ribbed knit texture
- military-inspired design
- snap button closure for flap
Product Insights
The C.P. Company Built-In Lenses Ribbed Wool Balaclava channels the brand's 1988 Mille Miglia heritage with a goggle lens that is a style element, not a high-performance optical component. Made in Italy from 100% Biella wool with long-staple, minimally processed fibers to reduce itch, pilling, and shrinkage, the ribbed knit stretches to fit various head sizes but lacks adjustability beyond the fabric's stretch and a nylon panel. The rolled trim is hand-linked for a seamless edge, contributing to durability and shape retention. However, the rigid goggle panel does not conform to face shape and causes discomfort when worn with prescription glasses, making it best suited as a fashion-forward accessory rather than practical eyewear.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Goggle lens design originates from C.P. Company's 1988 Mille Miglia jacket, made in Italy.
- Made in Italy
- Italian law requires all principal manufacturing phases to occur on Italian soil.
- Knit construction
- Italian knit mills deliver consistent gauge and seamless rolled edges for lasting shape.
- Wool quality
- 100% wool from Biella is long-staple and minimally processed, reducing itch, pilling, and shrinkage.
- Construction and fit
- Ribbed knit stretches to fit various head sizes; rolled trim prevents curling and reinforces the opening.
- Fit mechanism
- One-size fits by ribbed wool knit stretch and a nylon panel, no adjustability.
- Knit quality
- Italian knit uses dense stitching and long-staple wool for stable fit after washing.
- Rolled trim
- Rolled trim uses hand-linking for a seamless, durable edge
- Lens design
- The built-in lenses are a style element from C.P. Company's 1988 Mille Miglia jacket, not a high-performance optical component.
- Eyewear compatibility
- The rigid goggle panel does not adjust to face shape and is uncomfortable when worn with glasses.
- Care
- Hand wash cold, avoid machine washing/drying; lenses: soft damp cloth.
- Durability
- Italian wool, rolled trim, and dense knit keep shape and reduce pilling.
- Prescription eyewear
- Prescription glasses worn underneath cause discomfort; try on before buying.
Product record
- Title
- Built-In Lenses Ribbed Wool Balaclava
- Brand
- C.P. Company
- Price
- 365 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A full-face ribbed knit balaclava in black with an attached fabric goggle panel containing two oval hard lenses and a small rectangular woven brand label at the lower edge.
- Overall shapeElongated balaclava shape covering head and neck, with a rounded top and a rectangular lower skirt that extends downward.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.03 · w 0.86 · h 0.93 (high) - Knit textureThick vertical ribbed knit on the forehead and upper portion transitioning to a tighter knit pattern on the lower skirt; visible stitch lines converge at the crown.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Goggle fabric panelRectangular sewn black fabric panel attached over the eye area with visible stitching and four metal snap details at the panel corners and sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.29 · w 0.64 · h 0.17 (high) - Oval lensesTwo large oval hard lenses set into the goggle panel; lenses are smooth, dark, and slightly convex with a surrounding molded bezel.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.32 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.32 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high) - Brand text on lens“C.P. COMPANY”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Mouth openingHorizontal oval mesh opening centered below the goggle panel, edged by the knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.08 (high) - Woven label“C.P. COMPANY”
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.88 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a light neutral background with even lighting and soft shadow at the lower edge; centered composition with full product visible.
- Background and compositionLight gray neutral background with the balaclava centered and occupying most of the frame.
- ShadowingSoft drop shadow visible beneath the lower edge of the balaclava, indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.86 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image crop and orientationFull frontal view; entire product is visible with slight clearance around edges and no props or hands present.
Colors
matte black· knit body#0E0D0Cvery dark charcoal· goggle lenses#0E0D0Cwhite· brand label#EDEDED- Overall shapeElongated balaclava shape covering head and neck, with a rounded top and a rectangular lower skirt that extends downward.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a black ribbed knit balaclava showing integrated fixed goggle frames with dark tinted lenses and a stitched nylon fabric panel with metal snap fasteners.
- Ribbed knit bodyBlack ribbed knitted wool or yarn fabric with diagonal rib pattern visible at the top-left and denser knit texture toward the lower-right of the visible product.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (medium) - Integrated goggle framesTwo rigid, rounded goggle frames set into the face area; frames appear matte black with a slightly beveled inner rim.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Tinted lensesDark gray/black tinted lenses housed in the frames showing soft reflections and a subtle gradient from lighter mid-tones near the top to darker tones near the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Stitched fabric goggle panelSmooth black woven or nylon-like fabric panel stitched onto the knit, forming the perimeter around the goggle frames with visible single-line topstitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high) - Metal snap fastenersSilver metal snap buttons set into the fabric panel and knit; at least three metal snaps visible, two on the fabric panel and one on the knit edge, each with reflective metallic finish.
3 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Edge trim and mouth openingA rounded knit-edge trim around an opening (likely mouth area) with a tighter, smoother knit texture inside the opening visible at the lower-right of the image.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.54 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high) - Small molded markingTiny molded or printed mark on the inner rim of the left goggle frame; characters are not legible at this scale.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.26 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (low)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting and a shallow crop focusing on the upper face/goggle area of the balaclava.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with even soft lighting from the upper-left producing gentle shadows under the product.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail crop showing only a portion of the balaclava; product is rotated slightly so the right goggle sits higher in the frame than the left.
- Reflections and highlightsSubtle specular highlights on the lens surfaces and metallic snaps indicate controlled studio lighting and glossy materials on those components.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
black· ribbed knit body#0E0D0Dblack· stitched fabric goggle panel#110F12dark gray· goggle lenses#2D2C31silver· metal snap fasteners- Ribbed knit bodyBlack ribbed knitted wool or yarn fabric with diagonal rib pattern visible at the top-left and denser knit texture toward the lower-right of the visible product.