Toque/Beanie & Cap Care Guide

Toque/Beanie & Cap Care Guide

Our toques/beanies and caps are embroidered, so a little gentle care keeps the stitching sharp and the shape true. Hats are not like shirts: skip the dryer and the heat.

Fun fact: toque or beanie? In Canada a knit winter hat is a toque (pronounced "took"). The word came into Canadian English from Canadian French tuque, and the knit caps themselves go back to the French-Canadian fur traders and settlers who wore them through the long, cold winters. Elsewhere, including most of the U.S., the same hat is a beanie. Same hat, different name. Both are right!


Cuffed Toques/Beanies (Acrylic)

Line drawing of the SAGA cuffed beanie

  • Spot clean first with a damp cloth and a drop of mild detergent
  • For a full wash, hand wash in cold water, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle inside a mesh laundry bag
  • Use mild detergent. No bleach and no fabric softener
  • Press out water gently. Do not wring or twist
  • Reshape and lay flat to dry, away from heat and direct sun
  • No dryer, no iron. Heat can shrink and melt acrylic fibers

Organic Cotton Toque/Beanie

Line drawing of the SAGA beanie

  • Hand wash cold, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag
  • Mild detergent only. No bleach
  • Reshape and lay flat to dry. Cotton shrinks with heat, so skip the dryer
  • Do not iron the embroidery. If needed, press from the inside on low heat over a towel

Cotton Caps (Classic Logo Cap and Fall 26 Logo Cap)

Line drawing of the SAGA logo cap

Fabric: 100% cotton, embroidered logo

  • Do not machine wash or put in the dishwasher. It bends the bill and loosens the crown
  • Spot clean with a soft cloth or soft brush, cool water and a little mild detergent. Dab, do not scrub
  • For a deeper clean, hand wash in a sink of cool water, swish gently and rinse well
  • Do not wring or twist. Blot with a clean towel
  • Air dry on a rounded form such as a bowl or a ball so the crown keeps its shape. Keep out of direct sun and away from heat
  • No bleach. No dryer. Do not iron the embroidery
  • Store on a hook or shelf, not crushed under other items, and keep the bill unbent

Good to Know

  • Test any cleaner on a hidden spot (inside the sweatband) first, especially on darker colors and red
  • Wash dark and bright colors on their own, as the first washes can release dye
  • Pull loose threads off the embroidery gently. Do not tug

Looking for clothing care? See our Care Guide.

Questions? Contact us anytime.