Is it real Harris Tweed?

Yes. Harris Tweed is a protected name for cloth handwoven by islanders in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, and Failsworth uses that cloth for this cap.

Harris Tweed is a dense, heavyweight wool, so the cap holds heat well and suits fall and winter. It is warmer than a lightweight cotton or synthetic flat cap.

Can it handle light rain?

The tight wool weave sheds light drizzle better than plain wool, but it is not a waterproof cap. Soak it through and it will need to dry slowly away from direct heat.

How does it compare with a wool-blend flat cap?

The tweed is thicker, more textured and more durable than most blends, and the newsboy cut is fuller. A blend cap is lighter and less expensive but shows wear sooner.

How should I care for it?

Brush it with a soft clothes brush, air it between wears and spot-clean stains. Have it dry-cleaned rather than machine washed, which would distort the wool.

What is the newsboy shape?

It is a flat cap with a fuller, rounded crown that slopes forward to a sewn-down brim. It sits closer to a traditional cap than a slim, low-profile flat cap.