
Ciele
Racing Cap
The Racing Cap by Ciele is a lightweight running cap designed for racing and high-exertion training. It features breathable COOLmatic® PLUS fabric for cooling and odour control, a padded front panel, a rigid curved visor, and an adjustable strap with clip closure. Runners praise its build quality and durability, though the mesh crown offers limited UPF protection and sizing may run small for some users.
- Style
- sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight racing cap with cooling technology and padded front panel.
Breathable fabric with COOLmatic PLUS cooling and anti-odour technology, padded front panel, rigid curved visor, adjustable strap with clip closure.
- Material
- Main material: 100% recycled polyester; Other fabric: 60% recycled polyester, 40% polyester
- Style
- sporty
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Light and breathable fabric
- Cooling, anti-odour COOLmatic PLUS technology
- Padded front panel
- Rigid, curved visor
- Adjustable strap with clip closure
Product Insights
The Ciele Racing Cap ($75, in stock) delivers a durable, adjustable running hat with UPF 40-50 on the front panel and visor but only UPF 15-30 on the mesh top, requiring sunscreen for bald runners. COOLmatic PLUS finish provides cooling and anti-odor, is machine-washable, and can be enhanced by the freezer hack. The MED-LARGE size fits larger heads without tenting, and the webbing clip enables one-handed tightening. Recognized as Runner's World Best Overall and top-ranked on Reddit, with B Corp certification and a 'virtually indestructible' reputation backed by a million-mile warranty. The rigid curved visor with reflective stripe offers style and performance but cannot be packed flat.
Verified claims
- Sun protection
- Front panel and visor offer UPF 40-50, while the mesh top provides only UPF 15-30; pair the cap with sunscreen on exposed skin, especially for bald runners.
- Cooling and anti-odor finish
- COOLmatic PLUS uses an active finish for both cooling and anti-odor.
- Freezer hack
- Buyers report the freezer hack keeps them cooler on runs.
- Washable finish
- Machine washing in cold water preserves the COOLmatic PLUS finish.
- Fit
- The Racing Cap in MED-LARGE holds its structured shape on larger heads without tenting.
- Adjustability
- Webbing clip closure enables one-handed on-the-run tightening.
- Brand recognition
- Ciele is B Corp certified, and Runner's World named a Ciele cap with the same COOLmatic PLUS fabric its 'Best Overall' running hat of 2026.
- Durability
- The recycled polyester main fabric delivers durability comparable to virgin polyester, and buyers report the cap holds up well over time.
- Performance
- COOLmatic PLUS fabric boosts cooling and fights odors.
- Brim design
- The rigid curved visor holds its curve without reshaping, but it cannot be packed flat like a packable SOFTflat brim.
- Sweat-wicking
- The Racing Cap's fabric is moisture-wicking and evacuates sweat quickly during hard efforts.
- Fast drying
- The cap's light, breathable materials dry quickly after being soaked, and the COOLmatic PLUS fabric is designed for fast drying.
- Lightweight breathable construction
- The Racing Cap uses lightweight, breathable COOLmatic PLUS fabric.
Product record
- Title
- Racing Cap
- Brand
- Ciele
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A six-panel running cap with a curved visor, vertical center stripe, two-tone visor panels, and a white printed logo on the front left panel; worn on a model's head and shown in three-quarter left profile.
- Cap overall shapeSix-panel soft fabric cap with a low crown and a curved visor projecting forward, shown on a head in three-quarter left profile.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.48 (high) - Center stripeSingle vertical stripe running from the top button down the front center of the crown to the visor; stripe is a lighter grey contrasting with the darker crown fabric.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.00 · w 0.11 · h 0.46 (high) - Visor panelsCurved visor with two visible layered panels: an upper darker panel near the crown and a lower light grey textured panel at the front edge.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (medium) - Front panel logo text“D14”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Small front subtext“athletics equipment”Partial
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.17 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (medium) - Fabric textureCrown fabric shows a subtle ripstop or grid texture and matte finish; visor front edge panel shows a finer woven or textured surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Top buttonSmall covered fabric button at the crown apex matching the dark crown color.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Rear crown fitBack of the crown conforms closely to the head and is partially visible at the right edge, showing same dark fabric and stitching lines.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing the cap worn by a male model in three-quarter left profile with earphones; soft diffuse lighting and neutral background.
- Model and poseMale model wearing the cap in three-quarter left profile, head tilted down and left, showing left ear and part of face and neck.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high) - Earphones and cableWhite in-ear earphones with visible cable running down the front of the model's chest.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.42 (high) - Clothing visibleSleeveless crew neck shirt with a greyscale camouflage pattern visible on the chest and shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral beige background with soft directional lighting from above creating gentle shadows on the model's face and neck.
- Image crop and framingImage is vertically framed, cropped mid-torso; focus is on headwear and upper body; no packaging or product tags visible.
Colors
dark navy· crown#0D1A23light grey· vertical center stripe#A39B94pale grey· visor front edge panel#9D9995white· printed logo- Cap overall shapeSix-panel soft fabric cap with a low crown and a curved visor projecting forward, shown on a head in three-quarter left profile.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a racing-style cap showing the back panel, adjustable strap and the right-side brim with two-tone striping and a reflective-looking stripe along the crown.
- Rear panel materialCurved rear crown panel made from a black open-mesh textile with visible small hexagonal mesh texture and vertical stitch lines converging at the top button.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (high) - Top seam and buttonTop center fabric-covered button and multiple stitched panel seams radiating from the button across the crown.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Reflective stripeA light grey narrow stripe runs from near the top button down along the right-side crown toward the brim; the stripe appears smoother and slightly reflective compared with the mesh panels.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Two-tone brimRight-side brim visible showing a layered two-tone design: a muted mauve/pink panel near the crown edge and a textured light grey curved brim edge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Adjustable strap and buckleBlack fabric adjustment strap exits the rear opening with a rectangular dark metal or coated metal ladder-style buckle on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Brand tagSmall rectangular woven tag sewn at the lower left rear opening with white lowercase text.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Brand text“ciele”
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Fine embossed or printed strap textNarrow linear text or pattern visible on the fabric strap near the buckle but too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a uniform light neutral background with soft directional lighting from above-left that casts a subtle shadow right and below the cap.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey neutral background and flat surface; cap sits on the surface casting a soft shadow to the right and slightly downward.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter angle framing the cap toward the lower half of the image with ample empty space above.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with a gentle shadow under the brim and to the right side indicating a light source from upper-left.
Colors
black· crown and rear panels#0D0D0Elight grey· reflective stripe along crownmuted mauve· brim panel near crown#A2A39Dpale grey· brim outer edge#C4C5C2dark metal· adjustment strap and buckle#3B3B3B- Rear panel materialCurved rear crown panel made from a black open-mesh textile with visible small hexagonal mesh texture and vertical stitch lines converging at the top button.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Ciele
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Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/runningfashion, r/running, r/cieleReddit users overwhelmingly praise Ciele caps for their build quality, breathability, and cooling performance, though concerns about sizing for large heads and mesh UPF protection are noted.
The majority of comments express strong satisfaction, with some minor criticisms about sizing and UPF clarity.
Themes
Use Cases
- High-exertion running and racing
- Staying cool in summer heat (including pre-freezing the hat)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs RNNR
Ciele is preferred overall for running hats, with RNNR a close second.
vs Fractel M-series
For larger heads, Ciele's Go Comp Century in L/XL fits better than Fractel's M-series.
Source Threads
Ciele visors praised for unmatched quality and longevity
I will add that Ciele makes the best quality visors out there. I've tried many brands, but the quality and longevity of Ciele visors is unmatched. Which is a shame, as they don't have all that many styles, and I wish others would make some good ones.
u/Capital_Historian685r/runningfashionView thread →
Ciele rated top running hat over RNNR
In my limited experience Ciele makes a great running hat followed closely to RNNR. There’s things I like more about each, but I give the ultimate nod to Ciele.
u/traveenusr/runningfashionView thread →
Ciele Go Cap deemed well worth its price for comfort and durability
Ciele Go Cap. People joke about them but they’re well worth the $40-50. Super comfortable and breathable. Virtually indestructible and come with a million mile warranty.
u/Artistic-Biscotti184r/runningfashionView thread →
Freezer hack demonstrates Ciele's exceptional cooling capability
Yep, I'm a die hard fan. My fav thing in the summer is soaking my Ciele hat with water and throwing it in the freezer. Then I pop it on before I head out for my run and I stay a lot cooler in the heat. It's amazing, doesn't really work with other hats I've tried. Great quality, easy to clean, wonderful company.
u/lorrithegreatr/runningView thread →