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BlackRock Gear 950fp Down Hat

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Sep 26, 2017

Someone recently asked "What is the BlackRock Hat" so I thought I'd give some history and add to what's already posted. Sometimes I forget not everyone has been introduced yet ;)
The BRG hat is a simple beanie. Snug with a deep fit. Sewn to size these 'fit' beanies are as light as a feather. Each one is handmade out of my shop here in Seattle Washington. They are filled with the highest quality down I can source. Right now each one has some beautiful 950 fill white goose down. This last batch has been particularly nice.

Over the years we've tried to keep it simple. Include a hat, sticker and hang tag with each hat. Minimal packaging and as small a footprint as possible. Our hang tags are made with 100% post consumer recycle paper and printed with a soy based ink. The string is handspun hemp and the brass safety pin is even USA made. We take a lot of pride and care into each BRG hat shipped out whether individually or in bulk through MassDrop.

Propped open you can see the hats loft is similar to what most call a 'down sweater'. But this down beanie is for your noggin giving you a huge temp range to be comfortable in. From the 20's to the 40's this hat excels as a singe go to layer.
The lower baffle is used to form the headband made from a Dryline material. Similar to lycra's used in high end running clothes it's been coated with a silver ion to impede odor. So over a season your gear stays fresh.

A closer view of baffling and loft. We individually fill each baffle to the 'perfect' fill level. Over the years we've experimented with super heavy and ultralight fills based on the materials used for different styles. Our Hadron from 2012 was an ultralight 7d material while current hats showcase a 10d for added durability. The hats have really landed on what we think is just the right amount in both fill and material.

Another shot looking into a BRG hat. Simple minimal construction form a hat made almost purely from goose down. Most size medium hats weigh in only around 22 grams.