Filson hats are in a category all by themselves.... you won`t find any other
brands comparable
- Oil Finish Shelter Cloth shell provides maximum water repellency
- Crown insulated with polyester quilting and lined with black nylon
- Concealed Mackinaw wool earflaps
- Inside of earflaps lined with soft, brushed cotton
- Elastic band for snug fit whether earflaps are folded up or down
- 6-panel baseball crown
- Button on top
- 3" bill
- No sweatband
- No grommets
- Small green Filson logo embroidered over left eyebrow
- Made in USA.
Fabric
Oil Finish Shelter Cloth, 85 oz. 100% cotton, 2 ply by 2 ply, paraffin
treated for maximum water repellency
Weight
Approximately 4 oz Fitting Order your normal size according to the chart. If
your head measurement is between sizes, order the larger size. (This cap is
sized while the earflaps are folded up inside the crown because this is the
tightest fit. When the earflaps are folded down over the ears, the cap will fit
looser.) Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Care
How do I clean my Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment?
Wipe or brush away surface soil or buildup with a damp cloth or scrub brush. If
necessary, use cold water to loosen up any caked mud or dirt. (Some customers
just hose `em down at the end of the day.)
We advise against spot cleaning with soap and water, as it may result in a loss
of water repellency or color in that spot. If it is absolutely necessary to spot
clean an Oil Finish garment, you may need to re-wax that spot to restore the
water repellency after it dries.
DO NOT professionally dry clean Oil Finish garments. Dry cleaning solutions
destroy the Oil Finish, effectively turning Oil Finish fabrics into Dry Finish
fabrics. If an Oil Finish garment is dry cleaned, it will need to be re-waxed to
restore its water repellency.
DO NOT machine wash Oil Finish garments. Machine washing breaks down the Oil
Finish, and sometimes causes the fabric to shrink. Most importantly, machine
washing will not soften Oil Finish Shelter Cloth. In fact, it may make the
fabric stiffer than before.
Do I need to re-wax my Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment right away?
You shouldn`t need to re-wax your Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment right away.
It is ready to wear.
However, over time, and with regular use, the Oil Finish water repellency may
weaken, especially in areas of high wear or repeated flexing (such as the knees
of a pant, or the elbows or cuffs on a jacket). One can of our Style 1-A
Original Oil Finish Wax is enough to touch up isolated areas of high wear or
flexing, but re-waxing an entire garment usually requires several cans of wax.
See Style 1 and 1-A for detailed instructions.
What should I do if my Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment gets wet?
Cotton can shrink if it gets wet, especially when it`s exposed to any kind of
heat. Allow your Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment to dry naturally, away from
any source of heat, to minimize shrinkage.
Oil Finish Shelter Cloth is made of 100% cotton that has not been preshrunk, so
shrinkage can occur, even if care is taken to avoid prolonged exposure to heat
when wet. Most customers do not experience enough shrinkage to have a problem
with the fit. Common Uses General wear FAQ Why do you call it "Shelter
Cloth?"
We introduced Oil Finish Shelter Cloth in 1994 as a very water repellent and
tough, yet comfortable alternative to Oil Finish Tin Cloth. It is named "Shelter
Cloth" after military "shelter tents."
Why is my new Shelter Cloth jacket a different shade of green than my older
jacket?
Each dye lot accepts dyes to a different degree, depending on fiber variations,
harvest time, and processing. We feel that the difference you are seeing is an
acceptable color range for our Shelter Cloth.
My new Oil Finish Shelter Cloth garment feels very "wet" to the touch. Should
I worry about the Oil Finish coming off and staining my clothes?
Oil Finish Shelter Cloth often does feel more "wet" to the touch than Oil Finish
Tin Cloth, especially when brand new. Being a lighter weight fabric than Tin
Cloth, Shelter Cloth cannot absorb as much Oil Finish during the treatment
process. This leaves some of the Oil Finish sitting on the surface, giving it a
"wet" feel.
Over time, Shelter Cloth will lose the "wet" feel, as some of the Oil Finish
evaporates. If the Oil Finish stains your clothes, you can easily remove it by
machine washing or dry cleaning.
Do I need to order a one size up to allow for shrinkage?
Any cotton garment is susceptible to shrinkage, which varies with use. For
example, if your garment gets wet and then hot (drying out by a hot stove or in
a car trunk, or when you work up a sweat wearing it on a hot day) shrinkage can
occur. You`ll notice shrinkage primarily in the length of a sleeve or pant leg,
less often in the chest or waist.
While a small percentage of users experience shrinkage in their Oil Finish
Shelter Cloth garments (usually due to getting them repeatedly wet and dry) most
users do not experience enough shrinkage to create a problem with the fit. We
recommend that you order your normal size unless you have previous experience
with unusual shrinkage in our garments.
Is your Oil Finish Shelter Cloth waterproof?
Our Oil Finish Shelter Cloth is not totally waterproof, but it is very water
repellent, especially for a natural fabric, like cotton. In a sustained
downpour, the fabric will begin to absorb water, but you can expect to stay dry
and comfortable for hours in the rain.
Which one of your Oil Finish fabrics is the most water repellent?
Of the three, Oil Finish Cover Cloth and Oil Finish Shelter Cloth are the most
water repellent, because they are both more tightly woven than Oil Finish Tin
Cloth. The tight weave contributes to the water repellency.
Filson.... "Might as well have the best!"
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