Ciele
Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap
The Ciele GOCap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap is a lightweight running cap featuring a low-profile five-panel design and a flat brim. It is constructed from fine stretch COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh fabric made with REPREVE recycled polyester and Bluesign-certified processes, offering quick-drying, odor-resistant performance and UPF 50+ sun protection. The cap weighs 50 g, includes a strapback closure with a plastic buckle, reflective details for visibility, and is available in small/medium (56.5 cm) and medium/large (58 cm) sizes.
- Material
- REPREVE polyester, COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- activewear, sporty, performance
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-soft 5-panel cap made from recycled polyester with UPF 50+ protection.
Quick-drying COOLmatic fabric, odor elimination, lightweight 50g, reflective details.
- Material
- REPREVE polyester, COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh
- Style
- activewear, sporty, performance
- Occasion
- workout, hiking, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- 5-panel design
- ultra-soft fabric
- COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh fabric for quick drying and odor elimination
- REPREVE recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- Bluesign-certified sustainable construction
- ultra-lightweight (50 g)
- UPF 50+ sun protection
- supple straight visor
- strapback closure with plastic buckle
- reflective details for visibility
- stretch fabric
Product Insights
The Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap, from Ciele, descends from the 2014 GOCap that created the soft-brim running cap category. Its design borrows from 90s skateboarding, rejecting the baseball cap aesthetic. The cap is lightweight, fast-drying, UPF 50+, and backed by a million-mile guarantee, yet it fits small for larger heads, and its flat, straight visor cannot be deeply curved. Ultrarunners endorse it for breathability and odor control, and it became official headgear for major marathons within a year. Owners of multiple caps rotate them based on activity, and the earthy colorways encourage collection.
Verified claims
- Origin
- Descendant of the 2014 GOCap that created the soft-brim running cap category.
- Design influence
- Design borrows from 90s skateboarding, rejecting baseball cap aesthetic.
- Performance longevity
- Buyers report lightweight, fast-drying, UPF 50+ cap with a 1 million mile guarantee.
- Fit for larger heads
- Fits small for larger heads despite size range starting at 56.5 cm.
- Breathability
- Ultrarunners endorse the cap for staying breathable and lightweight on hot runs.
- Odor control
- Buyers report no odor buildup even after repeated drenching.
- Endorsement
- Selected as official headgear for major marathons within a year of launch.
- Original design
- Ciele's GOCap created the five-panel flat-brim running cap category in 2014.
- Copycat claims
- Fractel is widely considered a Ciele copycat in the running community.
- Durability guarantee
- GOCap has a million-mile guarantee and loyal OG users.
- Model naming
- Gocap Century's name: no 'SC' means straight bill; 'Gocap' means longer bill.
- Wash durability
- UPF 50+, reflective, and antimicrobial features withstand regular washing.
- Fit and moisture
- Buyers report the GoCap fits better and the FastCap wicks more.
- Product rotation
- Owners of both caps rotate between them based on activity.
- Color and logo
- Two earth-tone colorways (Copper/Rust and Navy/Midnight Blue) plus limited-edition drops and small-logo models.
- Brim shape
- Flat, straight visor maintains a skate-style silhouette and cannot be deeply curved.
- Everyday care
- Buyers report the cap stays odor-free after heavy sweat and machine washes well.
- Packability
- Stuffs flat into a pocket and springs back; withstands repeated packing.
- Wash and odor
- Washable in a sink, dries in an hour, and resists odor for multiple runs.
- Sun protection
- UPF 50+ is inherent to the fabric and lasts after multiple washes.
- Reflectivity
- Reflective details survive repeated machine washing.
- UPF protection
- UPF 50+ protection remains effective after multiple washes.
- Reflective details
- Reflective elements integrated into fabric withstand machine washing without losing effectiveness.
- Wash performance
- Cap is machine washable, holds shape, dries fast, and buyers report a 1 million mile guarantee.
- Design lineage
- Five-panel flat brim design originates from 1990s skateboarding.
- Originator
- Ciele originated the five-panel flat-brim cap, later copied by Nike and others.
- Founder story
- Founder Jeremy Bresnen created the cap for his daily run-commute.
- Race adoption
- Original GoCap was adopted as official race headwear within a year.
- Industry influence
- Ciele's five-panel flat-brim design was widely copied by Nike, Adidas, and others.
- Colorways
- Distinctive color options encourage buyers to collect multiple Ciele caps.
- Design aesthetic
- Design rooted in skate culture; Nike, Adidas later released similar caps.
Product record
- Title
- Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap
- Brand
- Ciele
- Price
- 60 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a five-panel cap with a low-profile flat brim and a large lowercase wordmark across the front panel. Fabric appears smooth with stitched panel seams and a subtle mesh texture on the right-side panel.
- Cap silhouetteLow-profile five-panel cap shown at a slight right three-quarter angle with a flat, short brim and rounded crown.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Front panel seamsHorizontal top-stitched seam across the front panel and vertical/curved panel seams visible on crown and side panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Brim constructionFlat short brim with concentric stitched rows visible on the top surface and a slightly rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Side mesh panelRight-side panel has a fine square mesh texture that is semi-transparent compared with the smoother front panels.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Panel fabric textureSmooth woven fabric on front and brim with a slight sheen; visible fine weave under bright lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Front wordmark“ciele”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the cap; image is well lit and sharply focused.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no props; cap casts a soft shadow to the lower right.
- Shot angle and compositionCamera is positioned slightly above and to the left of the cap, showing a right three-quarter front view and most of the brim.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, even studio lighting, no visible blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
rust brown· main fabric (crown and brim)#A3552Bdark brown· front wordmark#4D2122- Cap silhouetteLow-profile five-panel cap shown at a slight right three-quarter angle with a flat, short brim and rounded crown.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a five-panel style cap showing the back opening, fabric panels with visible topstitching, a sewn rectangular fabric brand tab, and an adjustable black web strap with buckle.
- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shown from the rear three-quarter angle; curved dome formed by stitched fabric panels meeting along visible seam lines; short flat brim visible at the right edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.63 · h 0.48 (high) - Back openingRear rectangular cutout in the lower center of the cap forming the adjustment opening; fabric edges are hemmed and topstitched.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Brand tabSmall rectangular sewn fabric tab centered above the back opening with a contrasting logo printed on it.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Adjustable strap and buckleBlack woven webbing strap threaded through a black rectangular plastic or metal buckle, exiting the left side of the back opening and lying along the supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.72 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high) - Panel stitchingMultiple rows of topstitching visible along panel seams across the dome and along the lower hem; stitches are tonal but visible due to texture and fold lines.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric textureMatte woven fabric with a smooth, tightly woven appearance on front panels and slightly textured weave on side panels, both in the same color family.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible logo text“ciele”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Secondary logo text“ATHLETICS”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow beneath the cap; image cropped to show the rear three-quarter view with the brim extending to the right.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and flat surface with a faint soft shadow under the cap toward the lower left.
- Shot compositionCap is centered horizontally in the lower two-thirds of the frame and photographed from a low rear three-quarter angle so the back opening and strap are clearly visible.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting with subtle highlights on the curved dome and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
rust brown· cap body#8C441Cblack· adjustable strap#0D0D0Ewhite· brand tab textdark charcoal· brand tab background#131313- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shown from the rear three-quarter angle; curved dome formed by stitched fabric panels meeting along visible seam lines; short flat brim visible at the right edge.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/runningfashion, r/ultrarunning, r/running, r/gorpcoreCiele GoCap hats are highly praised in the running community for their quality, breathability, and style, though sizing can be an issue for larger heads.
The majority of comments express strong satisfaction with the hats' performance, durability, and aesthetics; however, there is a recurring note that the fit may be too small for those with larger head sizes.
Themes
Use Cases
- Running and endurance sports in warm conditions
- Everyday casual wear due to stylish design
- Travel and outdoor activities requiring packable sun protection
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Fractel Mseries
Some users believe Fractel's designs are derivative of Ciele's original 5-panel hat style.
vs Ciele FastCap
The GoCap offers a better fit for some users, while the FastCap has more wicking material; both are highly recommended.
Source Threads
Ciele loyalty and OG GoCap experience
Do you mean other than Ciele? They were founded and still based in Montreal. I still use my OG GoCap.
u/Formidable604r/runningfashionView thread →
Fractel accused of copying Ciele
Fractel has been ripping off Ciele since day one.
u/Tricky_Egg958r/runningfashionView thread →
Detailed endorsement of Ciele GOCap features
Ciele GOCap. Lightweight, fast drying, breathable, UPF +40. Packable, machine washable, guaranteed for 1 million miles. Rad colors and excellent fit to boot.
u/Cuber_Chrisr/ultrarunningView thread →
Quality acknowledges but fit small for large heads
The construction quality justifies the cost, but are a bit small if you are like myself and have a huge head :-(
u/D00D00M4Nr/runningView thread →
Ciele hat design features and naming explained
Hey this is months later but the real answer is, if on the Ciele website, it says SC in the name then that means the bill is curved. I’m not sure if you can go full dad cap, but it’s neutral is at least a small curve, while no SC in the name means the bill should be straight. GoCap has a longer bill, Alz is shorter. I love their AlzCap, specifically the ones with the small logos, but damn their naming nomenclature sucks.
u/PantryParkingr/gorpcoreView thread →
Comparison between GoCap and FastCap
I've got two fastcaps and one gocap. The fastcap has a bit more wicking material. That said the gocap actually ended up fitting me better. I rotate through all three. They're easily the best hats I've owned. I do hand wash them but they don't smell for a long time even after they get drenched with sweat.
u/Raceon4r/runningView thread →