Ciele
Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap
The Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap from Ciele is a lightweight running and activewear hat made with fine stretch COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh fabric and REPREVE recycled polyester, featuring a flat brim, adjustable strapback closure, and reflective details. It provides UPF 50+ sun protection, weighs only 50 g, and is designed for running, trail sports, and everyday wear, with breathable, quick-drying, and odor-resistant properties. Community feedback highlights its durability and packability, though some users note the one-size-fits-most design may be small for larger head sizes.
- Material
- REPREVE polyester, COOLmatic PLUS MIKRAmesh
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- activewear, sporty, performance
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
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
- The cap is lightweight at 50 g, quick-drying, and provides UPF 50+ sun protection.
- Fit for larger heads
- Fits small for larger heads despite size range starting at 56.5 cm.
- Breathability
- Users report the cap is breathable, and at 50 g it stays lightweight.
- Odor control
- The cap's COOLmatic and MIKRAmesh technology includes antimicrobial treatments built into the REPREVE polyester fibers, not a separate coating.
- 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
- Some users believe Fractel's designs are derivative of Ciele's original 5-panel style.
- 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.
- Brim shape
- Flat, straight visor maintains a skate-style silhouette and cannot be deeply curved.
- Everyday care
- The cap is machine washable, designed to maintain its shape and quality, and its antimicrobial odor treatment is built into the fabric.
- 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
- The cap is machine washable, designed to hold its shape, and made from quick-drying fabric.
- Design lineage
- Five-panel flat brim design originates from 1990s skateboarding.
- Originator
- Ciele originated the soft-brim five-panel running 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.
- Design aesthetic
- Design rooted in skate culture; Nike, Adidas later released similar caps.
- Moisture-wicking
- The cap's fabric is moisture-wicking, helping keep sweat off the skin during runs.
Product record
- Title
- Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap
- Brand
- Ciele
- Price
- 60 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A lightweight cap for hot-weather runs
For runners heading out in summer heat, this five-panel cap uses Ciele's COOLmatic | PLUS MIKRAmesh® fabric, which the brand says dries quickly and eliminates odour, so it can keep up with sweaty miles and repeated wear between washes. A rear adjustment opening with a woven strap and buckle lets you dial in the fit. A Reddit ultrarunning commenter praised the Ciele GOCap line for being lightweight, breathable, and fast drying, though their comment did not specify this exact model.[1,3,4,5]
Shading your head during time in strong sun
Wear this cap for runs, hikes, or everyday outings when you want protection from the sun—it offers UPF 50+ coverage against both UVA and UVB rays. A commenter in an ultrarunning forum recommended the Ciele GOCap as a summer hat, describing it as lightweight, breathable, and fast drying, though they did not specify the exact model.[1,3]
Staying visible on low-light outings
This cap has reflective details designed to help you stay safe and visible in the dark. It suits activities like early-morning or evening runs and walks when visibility is limited.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap: Choose this if you want a running cap in Ciele's softest, most compact Century version: an ultra-lightweight five-panel style (50 g / 2 oz) in quick-drying, odour-eliminating COOLmatic | PLUS MIKRAmesh recycled polyester with UPF 50+ protection against UVA and UVB rays, reflective details, and a strapback closure with a plastic buckle. It suits runners who prefer a low-profile silhouette with a flat, short, straight brim and a rear opening, and it comes in two sizes (SMALL MEDIUM fitting 56.5 cm / 22 inches and up; MEDIUM-LARGE fitting 58 cm / 23 inches and up) in Copper/Rust or Navy/Midnight Blue. Note that the brim is supple and straight rather than curved, so pick another model if you want a curved bill.[3,6] | Racing Cap: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable running cap with cooling and anti-odour COOLmatic® PLUS technology, made mainly from 100% recycled polyester with an open-mesh rear panel. It suits runners who prefer a six-panel, low-crown silhouette with a rigid curved visor, padded front panel, and an adjustable strap with clip closure; one owner even reports soaking and freezing theirs to stay cooler on hot runs and finds it easy to clean. Note this listing is the MED-LARGE size in Slate Grey.[7,8,9,10] | Gocap Solid 5-Panel Cap: Choose this if you want an ultra-lightweight running cap (55 g / 2 oz) with UPF 40+ protection against UVA and UVB rays, breathable quick-dry COOLmatic | PLUS FLOWmesh fabric, and a machine-washable design made from 100% recycled polyester. It has a low-profile five-panel cut with a short curved brim, strapback adjuster, and comes in SML-MED (fits 56.5 cm, or 22 inches, and up) and MED-LARGE (58 cm, or 23 inches, and up) in Black, Khaki/Sage/Olive, or Teal. One commenter reports Ciele hats run a bit small for a very large head, so size accordingly.[1,2,11,12] |
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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Ciele
GOCap - Comp - Century
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500043 | Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap - Copper/rust - Sml-Med | CA$39.95CA$60.00 | Yes |
| 4500044 | Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap - Copper/rust - Med-Large | CA$39.95CA$60.00 | Yes |
| 4242269 | Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap - Navy/midnight Blue - Sml-Med | CA$39.95CA$60.00 | Yes |
| 4242270 | Gocap Century Ultra-Soft 5-Panel Cap - Navy/midnight Blue - Med-Large | CA$39.95CA$60.00 | Yes |
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 →