Cotton vs corduroy caps: myth and reality about which to choose

The finish changes more than it seems

At first glance two caps can look almost identical, but the fabric finish makes the difference in how they feel, what image they convey and what time of year you'll wear them most. Here are the real differences between plain cotton and corduroy.

Cotton cap

Light, breathable and easy to style. Washed-finish cotton (the one we use in the Lola collection) gives it a worn-in look from day one, without looking new and stiff. It's the most versatile option all year round.

Corduroy cap

Here's an important nuance that's often taken for granted and isn't entirely true: corduroy isn't a thicker or warmer fabric than plain cotton. In fact, our corduroy caps are 100% cotton, just like the plain-finish ones — the difference is only in the weave, with that characteristic ribbing, not in the thickness or the material.

What is true is that, culturally, corduroy is associated with autumn and winter (because of its texture and the vintage look it evokes, closely tied to that time of year), and that visual association carries more weight than the technical reality of the fabric. So if you like the corduroy finish, there's no technical reason to put it away in summer — it's exactly as warm as the plain cotton version.

And what about neoprene?

If you're after something genuinely different: neoprene does cope better with moisture than cotton (plain or corduroy) and holds its shape with more structure, ideal for intensive everyday use or rainy days.

The quick comparison

• Same base material: plain cotton and corduroy are both 100% cotton
• Real difference: the weave and visual finish, not the thickness
• More moisture-resistant: neoprene
• More vintage: corduroy
• Choose by look, not by season: both work all year round

Our selection by finish

You can see the whole range in cotton, corduroy or neoprene.

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