Y-3
Y-3 Running Cap
This Y-3 Running Cap is a lightweight five-panel cap made from polyamide canvas, designed for running and active use. It features a sweat-resistant headband, ventilation grommets, a soft pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap for a secure fit. The cap includes a large Y-3 logo on the front panel and a script logo on the side, reflecting the Y-3 collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and adidas.
- Material
- Polyamide canvas
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- streetwear, minimal, athleisure
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Minimalist running cap with streetwear influences, featuring lightweight polyamide canvas, sweat-resistant headband, and adjustable strap.
Five-panel design with ventilation grommets, soft pre-curved visor, sweat-resistant headband, adjustable strap.
- Material
- Polyamide canvas
- Style
- streetwear, minimal, athleisure
- Occasion
- workout, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Oversized accent Y-3 logo
- Minimalist design with streetwear influences
- Lightweight polyamide canvas
- Sweat-resistant headband
- Five-panel design with ventilation grommets
- Soft pre-curved visor
- Adjustable strap behind
Product Insights
The Y-3 Running Cap merges adidas performance engineering with Yohji Yamamoto's avant-garde fashion legacy, featuring a quick-dry polyamide canvas, side eyelets, and a moisture-resistant sweatband for active cooling and sweat management during runs, while an oversized Y-3 logo subverts sportswear branding. Its adjustable fit via drawcord toggles accommodates 54.1-62 cm heads, and the fabric's low shrinkage, wrinkle resistance, and packability support dual use as athletic gear and streetwear. The tradeoff: premium pricing and specialized care (avoid fabric softener, vinegar rinse) preserve breathability and wicking, reflecting the cap's origin in the first high-fashion sportswear collaboration.
Verified claims
- Size range
- Labelled one-size; fits 54.1-57.9 cm (unadjusted) and to 62 cm with strap.
- Adjustability
- Drawcord toggles infinitely; sweatband grips and vents prevent lift during runs.
- Sweatband
- Interior sweatband resists moisture and grips to prevent ride-up, increasing airflow.
- Care
- Avoiding fabric softener and using a vinegar rinse every 5–6 washes preserves breathability and wicking.
- Fit
- Sweatband friction strip prevents cap from riding up during runs.
- Sweat management
- Moisture-resistant sweatband keeps forehead dry and prevents sweat drip.
- Lightweight
- Low-density polyamide canvas (1.14 g/cm³) keeps the cap light.
- Quick drying
- The cap's nylon fabric absorbs little moisture (2-8%) and dries quickly, while eyelets enhance airflow.
- Durability
- Polyamide resists shrinkage (<1% after washing) and wrinkles, and wears well against abrasion.
- Shape retention
- Dry the cap brim-down on a flat towel and stuff the crown with tissue to preserve shape.
- Design philosophy
- From the first high-fashion sportswear collaboration, balancing adidas tech with Yohji's avant-garde.
- Logo
- The oversized Y-3 logo on this cap is an ironic subversion of sportswear branding.
- Pricing
- Simon's $125; same cap $99 at Due West, ~$100 at Y-3 Japan
- Design heritage
- Y-3 pioneered sport-fashion collaboration with ironic oversized logo
- Dual use
- Combines athletic performance features with streetwear style via technical nylon, ventilation, and Y-3 logo.
- Performance
- Quick-dry nylon, side eyelets, and a sweatband keep the head cool and dry during running.
- Streetwear design
- Oversized Y-3 logo carries ironic fashion commentary within a landmark collaboration dating to 2002.
- Packability
- 100% polyamide: wrinkle-resistant, quick-dry, low-shrink (<1%), lightweight.
Product record
- Title
- Y-3 Running Cap
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black lightweight running cap with a curved brim and a large white Y-3 printed logo on the front panel; visible panel seams and topstitching across the crown.
- Front panel logo“Large white 'Y-3' printed on the center front panel, bold sans-serif style, slightly left of exact center of the visible crown.”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.38 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Crown constructionCurved low-profile crown made from multiple fabric panels with visible topstitching seams forming a horizontal seam across the front and vertical/curved seams joining panels on the top and sides.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.42 (high) - Brim shape and finishModerately curved, structured brim with stitched edge; brim underside casts a shadow visible under the front edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureMatte, lightweight woven fabric that appears slightly crinkled or textured, consistent across crown and side panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (medium) - Side vent detailSmall circular stitched vent or eyelet visible on the right side panel near the rear, tone-on-tone with the cap fabric.Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Edge bindingNarrow folded binding around the lower edge of the crown and along the brim seam, in the same dark color as the cap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the brim; image is well lit with a slight directional light from above-left.
- Background and surfaceFlat, even light gray background filling the frame with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowingSoft shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the brim, indicating directional lighting from the upper-left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the cap slightly angled to the right and placed near the lower center of the image, leaving generous negative space above.
Colors
black· crown and side panels#15151Bblack· brim#0E0E0Ewhite· front printed logo- Front panel logo“Large white 'Y-3' printed on the center front panel, bold sans-serif style, slightly left of exact center of the visible crown.”
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a black lightweight running cap showing stitched panel construction, a short curved brim, a white script logo printed on the lower side panel, and an adjustable elastic drawcord with toggle at the back.
- Overall shapeLow-profile running cap shown from rear three-quarter angle with a short, slightly curved brim and a rounded crown formed by multiple stitched panels.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.36 · w 0.94 · h 0.49 (high) - Panel stitchingMultiple radial stitched panels meet at the top and run down the crown; visible topstitching lines create segmented panels.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.38 (high) - Fabric and finishThin, slightly textured woven fabric with a matte finish suggesting a lightweight technical nylon or similar material.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.33 · w 0.70 · h 0.46 (high) - Brim detailShort curved brim with a stitched edge seam; brim aligns flush with the crown on the visible left side.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.55 · w 0.46 · h 0.27 (high) - Ventilation eyeletsTwo small sewn eyelets visible on the side panel near the crown for ventilation.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Side script logo“White handwritten-style script printed on the lower side panel above the brim.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.65 · w 0.34 · h 0.13 (high) - Back openingRear opening at the base of the crown with bound edge, showing the interior and the elastic adjuster routed through a channel.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Elastic drawcord and toggleBlack elastic drawcord exits the rear opening and is finished with a small black plastic toggle and a looped cord end lying on the surface behind the cap.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.73 · w 0.22 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow under the cap and even frontal lighting. Image is cropped to show the full cap with minimal surrounding space.
- Background and shadowSmooth light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly behind the cap.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter low-angle studio view showing the cap resting on a flat surface; product centered toward lower half of the frame.
- LightingEven soft lighting with mild specular highlights on stitched seams and subtle fold shading on the fabric.
Colors
matte black· crown and brim fabric#0E0E0Ewhite· printed signaturegloss black· elastic drawcord and toggle#2B2B2C- Overall shapeLow-profile running cap shown from rear three-quarter angle with a short, slightly curved brim and a rounded crown formed by multiple stitched panels.