Smartwool
Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Tuque Contains 50% Wool
The Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Fleece Tuque is a double-layer charcoal beanie with a wide rolled cuff and woven logo label, made from plush brushed fleece using circular Second Cut™ yarn from recycled fibers, canister waste, and virgin merino wool; it contains 50% wool. It is used for cold-weather head warmth and everyday outdoor wear, with moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and odour-resistant properties.
- Material
- Merino wool, retransformed wool, recycled polyester (contains 50% wool)
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Soft brushed fleece tuque made from a sustainable merino wool and recycled polyester blend, featuring moisture-wicking and odour-resistant properties.
Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, odour-resistant, double-layer fabric, wide unsewn cuff, woven logo label, made with circular Second Cut™ yarn.
- Material
- Merino wool, retransformed wool, recycled polyester (contains 50% wool)
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- plush stretch fleece with soft brushed finish
- blend of merino wool, retransformed wool, and recycled polyester
- made with circular Second Cut™ yarn from recycled fibers, canister waste, and virgin merino wool
- double-layer fabric construction
- moisture-wicking material
- temperature-regulating
- odour-resistant
- wide unsewn cuff
- woven logo label
- contains 50% wool
- retransformed wool content
- recycled polyester content
- sustainable recycled fiber content
Product Insights
50% recycled polyester, 25% reprocessed wool, 25% merino wool Double-layer brushed fleece is built for cold-weather everyday wear, warmer than a single-layer merino beanie Wide unsewn cuff can be worn low for full ear coverage or rolled up for a shorter slouched look Machine wash cold on delicate with similar colours Recycled wool uses shorter fibres, which can make the yarn weaker and more prone to pilling than new wool At 65 CAD, it is a branded cold-weather tuque with 50% wool content and recycled materials
Verified claims
- composition
- 50% recycled polyester, 25% reprocessed wool, 25% merino wool
- naming
- Title says 'Cotton Fleece,' but the material spec lists no cotton
- sustainability
- Made with circular Second Cut™ yarn from recycled fibers, canister waste and virgin merino wool
- comfort
- Double-layer brushed fleece puts a soft face against the forehead
- comparison
- Testers find it slightly coarser and less plush than Smartwool's traditional merino fleece
- warmth
- Double-layer brushed fleece is built for cold-weather everyday wear, warmer than a single-layer merino beanie
- material_behavior
- Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating and odour-resistant
- odour_limits
- Odour resistance has limits: wool blends do well at low body odour, but 100% wool can sorb more under high or extreme odour
- fit
- Wide unsewn cuff can be worn low for full ear coverage or rolled up for a shorter slouched look
- sizing
- One size only, listed as male, with 1 variant offered
- styling
- Oxford charcoal with a small woven logo label
- construction
- Double-layer fabric, wide unsewn cuff, woven logo label and visible panel seam
- durability
- Wide unsewn band is designed to hold grip better than a thin ribbed strip; testers report it stays in place
- shape_retention
- Hot water and dryer heat can relax the knit, stretch stitches and cause crown droop or a loose brow band
- care
- Machine wash cold on delicate with similar colours
- care
- Lay flat to dry; iron with or without steam using a wool setting through a damp cloth if needed
- care
- Do not bleach, do not dry clean or professionally clean, and skip fabric softener
- durability
- Recycled wool uses shorter fibres, which can make the yarn weaker and more prone to pilling than new wool
- maintenance
- Air between wears, spot-clean small marks and repair small damage early
- value
- At 65 CAD, it is a branded cold-weather tuque with 50% wool content and recycled materials
Product record
- Title
- Second Cut™ Soft Brushed Cotton Fleece Tuque Contains 50% Wool
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A dark charcoal rolled-cuff beanie shown flat with visible fuzzy brushed fleece texture and a small rectangular fabric tag on the cuff's right side.
- Overall shapeRounded dome-shaped beanie with a wide rolled cuff visible along the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff constructionProminent single-layer rolled cuff folded upward around the base, forming a consistent band thickness around the front and sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureSoft, fuzzy brushed fleece texture with visible fiber nap across the entire exterior surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Panel seamA seam line is visible on the dome curving from near the top center toward the right side of the cuff.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (medium) - Fabric tagSmall rectangular white fabric tag stitched into the right side of the cuff showing a small high-contrast black graphic and a small orange square at the tag's top-right corner.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.71 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow below the beanie; image centered and evenly lit from above.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath the beanie indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionBeanie occupies the lower central portion of the frame with generous empty space above.
- Image qualityEven lighting and focus; textures and small tag details are legible at this resolution.
Colors
charcoal gray· main body and cuffwhite· fabric tag backgroundblack· fabric tag graphicbright orange· fabric tag accent- Overall shapeRounded dome-shaped beanie with a wide rolled cuff visible along the lower edge.