INNER SELF
Daily Nylon Running Cap
The Daily Nylon Running Cap from the INNER SELF Montreal collection is a lightweight baseball-style cap made from nylon with a six-panel, unstructured crown. It includes ventilation eyelets, a curved rigid brim, and a plastic snapback closure for adjustable sizing. The cap features embroidered logos on the front and back and comes in a dark navy colorway.
- Material
- Light nylon fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Size
Specifications
Lightweight nylon running cap with unstructured crown and snapback closure.
Ventilation eyelets for breathability; curved rigid peak for sun protection; adjustable snapback fit.
- Material
- Light nylon fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Light nylon fabric
- Unstructured crown
- Ventilation eyelets
- Curved rigid peak
- Snapback closure
- Embroidered logo on front and back
Product Insights
The INNER SELF Daily Nylon Running Cap is a $50 running hat that delivers premium-level moisture-wicking performance from a 100% nylon shell: it dries fast, handles light rain, packs flat without pilling, and resists abrasion. Its low-profile, unstructured crown lacks stiff buckram, conforms to the wearer over time, stays seated on gusty runs, and gives a relaxed rather than crisp silhouette; the rigid curved brim holds a consistent shade line. The tradeoff is the snapback closure: its open rear gap tangles high ponytails and long hair, and leaves the rear scalp exposed, making closed-back caps a better fit for those runners. It fits 55–61 cm heads with step-notch adjustment, and comes in two color variants—Navy understated, Royal/Sapphire brighter and sportier.
Verified claims
- Wet performance
- 100% nylon shell wicks sweat and dries fast; light rain is fine, a downpour soaks through.
- Value
- At $50 CAD, the cap's 100% nylon actively wicks sweat to the outer surface and dries quickly, so it manages moisture during a run.
- Packability
- Folds flat into a pocket or pack, returns to shape, and resists repeated packing without pilling.
- Snapback
- The snapback's open rear gap can tangle long hair or high ponytails during a run, unlike a closed-back cap.
- Brim shape
- Rigid curved peak keeps its shape and downward shade angle when wet.
- Wind stability
- Low-profile unstructured crown doesn't catch wind, so the cap stays seated on gusty runs.
- Fit adjustment
- Fits 55-61 cm heads with step notches; the right setting varies by head shape.
- Crown comfort
- Unstructured front panels have no stiff buckram, so the crown conforms to the wearer over time.
- Silhouette
- Soft unstructured crown gives relaxed everyday styling, not a crisp structured silhouette.
- Brim shade
- Rigid curved peak holds a consistent shade line over the eyes through a run.
- On-head stability
- Low-profile unstructured crown is wind-resistant and suits smaller head shapes.
- Sun coverage
- Sun protection comes from the curved rigid peak over the face, not from a certified UPF-rated fabric.
- Durability
- Nylon shell resists abrasion and snag tears, and packs repeatedly without pilling or fuzzing.
- Color options
- The two in-stock colorways are identical except shade: Navy/Midnight Blue is dark navy and Royal/Sapphire Blue is bright royal/sapphire.
- Closure
- One-size snapback adjusts in seconds, but its open back can tangle high ponytails.
- Sweatband
- The cap does not list an internal padded sweatband; sweat management is handled by the quick-drying nylon against the forehead rather than by a separate absorbent band.
- Care
- Hand wash in cold water and air dry; machine washing or dryer heat can warp the curved rigid peak and distort the unstructured crown.
- Light rain performance
- No water-repellent finish is listed, but the 100% nylon is low-absorbency and won't soak up water like cotton; it dries quickly after light rain.
Product record
- Title
- Daily Nylon Running Cap
- Brand
- INNER SELF
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesImage Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a dark navy nylon baseball-style cap with a curved brim and white embroidered 'INNER SELF' text centered on the front panel.
- Front panel text“White embroidered uppercase text 'INNER SELF' centered on the front crown panel, single line, thick satin-style stitching.”
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.42 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high) - Cap shapeSoft-structured six-panel style crown with a low profile and a rounded top, shown in a front three-quarter orientation.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Top buttonSmall covered fabric button at the crown apex matching the cap fabric color.
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x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Brim constructionCurved brim with multiple concentric rows of topstitching visible across the brim surface.
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x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Material and finishThin woven nylon fabric with a slight matte sheen and subtle creasing texture visible on the crown and panels.
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x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Side ventilation eyeletSmall stitched eyelet visible on the right side panel in the same fabric color as the cap.
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x 0.77 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Seam and panel topstitchingVertical seam topstitching visible on the right-side panel and along the crown seams, matching cap color.
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x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral gray background with soft shadows to the right and underneath the brim; even studio lighting with mild top-left highlights; image cropped to include entire cap and shadow.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow cast to the right and slightly below the cap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view slightly turned to the right, cap centered in lower two thirds of the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus and no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
dark navy· cap fabric#1E2A3Awhite· embroidered text- Front panel text“White embroidered uppercase text 'INNER SELF' centered on the front crown panel, single line, thick satin-style stitching.”
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a six-panel navy nylon baseball cap with a curved brim and a plastic snapback closure. Visible stitched eyelets, top button, and panel seams.
- Overall shapeSix-panel baseball cap viewed from the rear-right three-quarter angle, showing rounded crown, short curved brim projecting to the right, and open back opening for size adjustment.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, slightly textured nylon fabric with a matte finish visible on the crown and panels; light reflects softly indicating a thin synthetic weave.
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x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (medium) - Panel constructionVisible stitched panel seams radiating from the top button down the crown; seams are topstitched and clearly defined.
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x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Top buttonSmall fabric-covered top button centered at the crown apex, matching the cap fabric color.
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x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - EyeletsRound stitched eyelets on the panels for ventilation; at least four are visible around the rear and side panels.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (medium) - Snapback strapPlastic snapback closure inserted at the lower rear opening, with visible adjustment holes and retaining tab; strap is a slightly different blue tone and appears matte plastic.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Brim detailCurved brim extending rightward with concentric topstitching lines visible on the upper surface; brim covered in same nylon fabric as crown.
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x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Inner rear openingArched rear opening between the lower edges of the crown exposing a dark interior; edges are hemmed with visible stitching.
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x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from above-left, producing a shadow under the cap and a slight highlight along the crown and brim edges.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale gray background and surface with no props; cap rests on the surface casting a soft shadow beneath and slightly to the lower-right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and occupying the lower half of the frame, photographed from a low rear three-quarter angle to show the back and brim profile.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with a subtle highlight on the crown and shallow shadow under the brim and rear opening; no harsh specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on the cap with visible fabric texture and stitching; no visible text or labels on the background.
Colors
navy blue· crown and brim fabric#1D2532deep blue plastic· snapback strap#253242- Overall shapeSix-panel baseball cap viewed from the rear-right three-quarter angle, showing rounded crown, short curved brim projecting to the right, and open back opening for size adjustment.