Can I wear this in the water without damaging it?

Yes. The recycled nylon material is designed to get wet and dry quickly, so you can wear it in the pool, river, or ocean without worry. It won't hold water or develop mildew like cotton.

How do I clean this cap?

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and air dry. The quick-dry nylon will be ready to wear again within an hour or two. Avoid machine washing or high heat, which can warp the plastic snapback.

Will this fit if I have a larger or smaller head?

The adjustable snapback fits most adults comfortably, but if you typically wear fitted caps at the smallest or largest sizes, you may find the range limited. The one-size design works best for average head circumferences.

Does the nylon material feel hot in the summer?

No. The lightweight nylon breathes well and doesn't trap heat the way heavy cotton can. It's specifically designed for warm-weather use and feels cooler when damp.

Skywriter Surf Cap

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fair trade
Recycled materials

The 3-second version

Recycled nylon dries fast and sheds water instead of staying damp
Single-panel front and mid-profile fit keep the shape streamlined
Adjustable plastic snapback fits most head sizes securely
Synthetic fabric, not cotton
One size adjustable—check fit if you have a very large or small head
Graphic references Counter Culture Coffee

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Quick-drying recycled nylon cap built for water and sun

Most caps are made from cotton or canvas, which means they absorb water, stay damp for hours, and smell funky by the end of the season. This one uses quick-dry nylon so it behaves like a swim trunk instead of a towel—you can dunk it, shake it off, and wear it twenty minutes later without that cold soggy feeling on your forehead. If you spend time near water and want sun coverage that doesn't punish you for getting splashed, the fabric choice makes the difference.

Good gift when

Anyone who spends summer days in and around water
People who hate wearing a wet cotton cap after swimming
Paddleboarders and kayakers who need sun coverage that dries out
Coffee drinkers who appreciate a playful vintage graphic

Skip it if If you prefer the heavier feel and texture of cotton twill over synthetic fabric, this won't give you that broken-in ball cap weight.

Specs

Material: 100% recycled nylon, quick-dry
Color: Hydro blue with white printing
Profile: Mid-profile, single front panel
Bill: Slightly curved
Closure: Plastic adjustable snapback
Fit: One size fits most

What's included

Skywriter Surf Cap

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

One-size snapback works for most adults; branded with Counter Culture Coffee graphic.

The maker

Counter Culture Coffee started in North Carolina in 1995 with a focus on direct-trade relationships and transparency in sourcing. The company built its reputation on rigorous quality standards and hands-on training for café partners across the country. While they're known for roasting beans, their merchandise reflects the same attention to function—this cap uses performance fabric chosen specifically for people who drink cold coffee outdoors in the summer and don't want a soggy hat afterward.

The details

This snapback uses recycled nylon instead of cotton, so it sheds water and dries between dunks instead of staying soggy through lunch. The fabric feels lighter than a standard ball cap and won't hold humidity against your head when you're moving between shade and sun.

The single-panel front and mid-profile crown keep the shape clean without extra bulk. A plastic snapback closure adjusts to most head sizes, and the slightly curved bill blocks glare without diving into your sight lines. The hydro blue shell carries white screen printing of a vintage airplane skywriter advertising cold coffee.

Because the nylon dries quickly, you can wear it in the pool or while floating without the mildew smell that cotton caps develop. It packs flat in a bag and bounces back without a crease. The material breathes enough for all-day wear but blocks UV, so it works equally well on a paddleboard or walking around town after you've toweled off.

Counter Culture

Skywriter Surf Cap

Lightweight snapback that sheds splashes and dries fast between swims

$25at counterculturecoffee.com

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The 3-second version

Recycled nylon dries fast and sheds water instead of staying damp
Single-panel front and mid-profile fit keep the shape streamlined
Adjustable plastic snapback fits most head sizes securely
Synthetic fabric, not cotton
One size adjustable—check fit if you have a very large or small head
Graphic references Counter Culture Coffee

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Questions

Can I wear this in the water without damaging it?: Yes. The recycled nylon material is designed to get wet and dry quickly, so you can wear it in the pool, river, or ocean without worry. It won't hold water or develop mildew like cotton.
How do I clean this cap?: Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and air dry. The quick-dry nylon will be ready to wear again within an hour or two. Avoid machine washing or high heat, which can warp the plastic snapback.
Will this fit if I have a larger or smaller head?: The adjustable snapback fits most adults comfortably, but if you typically wear fitted caps at the smallest or largest sizes, you may find the range limited. The one-size design works best for average head circumferences.
Does the nylon material feel hot in the summer?: No. The lightweight nylon breathes well and doesn't trap heat the way heavy cotton can. It's specifically designed for warm-weather use and feels cooler when damp.