Cotopaxi
Altitude 5-Panel Cap
The Cotopaxi Altitude 5-Panel Cap is a low-profile outdoor hat constructed from recycled nylon with a five-panel design, an absorbent inner sweatband, and a supple straight visor. It features a snapback adjuster and ventilation eyelets for breathability, plus a rear adjustable web strap with a plastic buckle for a secure fit. The cap includes a rectangular front patch with Cotopaxi and 'GEAR FOR GOOD' branding, making it suitable for hiking, travel, and everyday casual wear.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, sporty, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Recycled nylon 5-panel cap with colour blocking and retro emblem, featuring an absorbent inner band and snapback closure.
Recycled nylon, absorbent inner band, supple straight visor, snapback closure, ventilation eyelets.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Style
- casual, sporty, retro
- Occasion
- casual, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- five-panel cap construction
- recycled nylon fabric
- absorbent inner sweatband
- supple straight visor
- snapback adjustable closure
- ventilation eyelets for breathability
- colour block design
- retro emblem logo
Product Insights
The Cotopaxi Altitude 5-Panel Cap is made from 100% recycled nylon sourced from fishing nets and fabric scraps, matching virgin nylon in strength, elasticity, and quick-drying performance while saving 20% water and 30% energy. Its no-center-seam construction yields a lower, squarer crown and a seamless front panel ideal for the retro logo patch. The cap remains light and dry during heavy sweating. Key tradeoffs include easy packability but uncertain shape recovery after compression, and crown springs back after crushing without guaranteed exact shape. Care requires hand washing cool and air drying on a rounded form. Only one colorway (green) is available.
Verified claims
- Environmental impact
- 100% recycled nylon from fishing nets and fabric scraps saves 20% water and 30% energy.
- Performance
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength, elasticity, and quick-drying performance.
- Durability
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength and elasticity.
- Care
- Hand wash cool, air dry on rounded form to maintain shape.
- Packability
- Easy to pack; shape recovery after compression is uncertain.
- Silhouette
- No center seam gives a lower, squarer crown than standard 6-panel caps.
- Branding
- The seamless front panel provides a clean canvas for the retro logo patch.
- Moisture management
- Cap stays light and dry even during heavy sweating.
- Shape recovery
- Crown springs back after crushing, but exact shape is not guaranteed.
- Cleaning
- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry over a rounded form away from direct sunlight.
- Color options
- Only one colorway (green) is currently available.
Product record
- Title
- Altitude 5-Panel Cap
- Brand
- Cotopaxi
- Price
- 55 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and maintenance for a recycled nylon cap
- The absorbent inner band stays fresh and intact longer with a quick wipe-down after sweaty wears; removing salt and oil buildup before it sets prevents both the gradual degradation of the band material and persistent odor.
- For the recycled nylon fabric, hand washing in cool water with a non-bleach detergent — then spot-cleaning with a soft brush — avoids the crown distortion and logo cracking that machine agitation can cause; the cap can also be machine washed on cold/delicate inside a mesh bag, but hand washing gives the most control over shape retention.
- To set the crown's shape after washing, air dry the cap over a bowl or stuffed with paper towel while it's still damp; direct sunlight can fade the recycled nylon, so drying in a shaded spot preserves both form and color.
5-panel cap fit and silhouette
- The 5‑panel construction’s uninterrupted front panel eliminates the vertical center seam found on 6‑panel caps, delivering a flatter, more squared crown that sits lower on the forehead while removing the seam that can become a pressure point; the result is the streamlined, boxier silhouette that anchors the cap’s outdoor‑casual identity.
Absorbent band and mesh panels in heat
- The absorbent inner band captures forehead sweat before it reaches your eyes, while the recycled nylon body and mesh side panels dry fast—so even after a heavy sweat, the hat retains its light, airy feel instead of turning into a sopping weight on your head.
How recycled nylon performs in an active cap
- Recycled nylon fabric typically uses 20% less water and 30% less energy than virgin nylon, so choosing this cap means supporting a significant reduction in manufacturing footprint without any sacrifice in on-trail performance.
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength and durability, so the cap resists tears, abrasion, and fraying even after repeated pack-and-crush cycles — it's built to last seasons, not months.
- Because recycled nylon retains virgin nylon's elasticity, the crown fabric gives slightly for a comfortable, no-pinch fit that springs back to shape even after repeated wear — critical for a snapback closure that stays secure on windy days.
Environmental footprint of recycled nylon caps
- The cap's fabric is made entirely from recycled nylon sourced from pre- and post-consumer waste like fishing nets and fabric scraps, diverting material from landfills and oceans while avoiding the extraction of virgin petroleum.
- Recycled nylon maintains comparable durability and performance to virgin nylon, so the cap doesn't trade off lightweight, quick-drying functionality for its sustainability credentials.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Five-panel camp-style cap shown in a front three-quarter view; visible sewn fabric panels, a flat curved brim, and a rectangular stitched fabric logo patch on the front panel.
- View and orientationCap shown from a front-right three-quarter angle resting on a flat surface with the brim pointing left-front; crown and front panel clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Panel constructionFive-panel construction apparent: a central top panel with visible vertical seams, a flat front panel with a stitched rectangular patch, and side panels joined by visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Brim shape and finishFlat curved brim with concentric decorative topstitching rows visible across the brim surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Front patchRectangular embroidered or woven fabric patch sewn to the center of the front panel with a patterned border and inner label panel.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Front patch text - brand“cotopaxi”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.49 · w 0.17 · h 0.06 (high) - Front patch text - slogan“GEAR FOR GOOD”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.47 · w 0.11 · h 0.03 (medium) - Side panel eyeletsSmall circular stitched eyelets visible on the right-side panel near the upper rear, matching the panel color.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Topstitch detailsMultiple visible topstitch lines along seams on the crown, front panel, side panels, and brim in a matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the cap; even diffuse lighting with a slight shadow to the lower right.
- Background and surfaceUniform light-gray background and flat surface; subtle drop shadow under the brim and rear-right of the cap.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle highlights on the top of the crown and minimal specular reflection.
- Image crop and framingCap centered lower in the frame with generous empty space above; full product visible with slight right-side truncation of shadow.
Colors
muted teal· top crown panels#75A5B2light turquoise· front panel#96D2D1warm tan· left side panel#C18E5Bmedium brown· right-rear band#8A5434muted teal· brim#74A4ACsteel blue· front patch border#659AA4white· front patch inner panel- View and orientationCap shown from a front-right three-quarter angle resting on a flat surface with the brim pointing left-front; crown and front panel clearly visible.
- 02
Product
Rear-three-quarter view of a five-panel style cap showing the back opening with an adjustable black web strap and plastic buckle; fabric panels in light blue, tan, and brown with visible topstitching and two embroidered eyelets on the tan side panel.
- Overall shapeLow-profile five-panel cap shown from the rear-three-quarter angle, with a gently curved crown, rounded side panels, and a flat to slightly curved brim extending to the right.
- Crown fabric and seamsTop and rear crown panels are light blue fabric with visible double topstitching along center and panel seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Side panelsCurved side panel on the visible side is tan fabric with two embroidered eyelets arranged vertically and a visible seam where it meets the crown and lower band.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.35 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (high) - Lower bandA narrow brown fabric band runs along the base of the side panel wrapping toward the rear, separated from the tan panel by a stitched seam.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Embroidered eyeletsTwo small round embroidered eyelets on the tan side panel, color matching the tan fabric.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.48 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - BrimFlat to slightly curved brim in the same light blue fabric as the crown, with visible concentric topstitching lines.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Rear opening and strapRear rectangular opening for head with a black woven adjustable strap threaded through a small black plastic ladder-style buckle; strap tail extends left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching detailContrasting visible machine topstitch lines in a similar tone to the fabric along panel joins, brim edge, and band seams.
Other
Studio product shot on a pale neutral background with soft shadow beneath the cap; image crops above the cap leaving ample negative space.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft shadow under the cap indicating directional lighting from above-left.
- Shot compositionRear-three-quarter angle composed with the cap centered slightly left of center and the brim pointing to the right; ample empty space above the cap.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with a diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the left of the cap; minimal reflections on fabric.
Colors
light blue· crown and brim#8EB5C0tan· side panel#C3925Dmedium brown· lower band#7B4C32black· adjustable strap and buckle#0D0D0E
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- How breathable and moisture-wicking is the recycled nylon fabric during high activity?
- The cap features ventilation eyelets and an absorbent inner band to help with breathability and moisture management. Recycled nylon is generally lightweight and quick-drying, but there is no specific moisture-wicking rating for high activity.
- Is the cap packable and does it retain its shape after being crushed in a bag?
- The cap has a supple (flexible) visor and is made of lightweight recycled nylon, making it easy to pack. However, shape retention after being crushed has not been specifically tested; the snapback closure and crown structure may help it rebound, but we cannot guarantee it will retain its exact shape.
- Are there other colorway options available besides the green shown?
- Based on our current inventory, the Altitude 5-Panel Cap is available in Green (ONE SIZE). We do not have other colorway options listed.