Eightpieces

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Eightpieces

The Eight piece also called the News Boy cap consists of eight parts including a button and a shadow. Throughout the 20th century, the 8-piece cap became widespread in England, America and the rest of Europe.

    • Alfrida Moon pink balloon

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      • 100% Wool
      • Buyer inspired weaving
      • Elastic in the neck
      • Soft brim
      • Abraham Moon & Sons weaving mill
      Balloon cap in a shade of pink, woven from wool from the Cheviot breed, which is more robust and water repellent than merino wool. Nice round and full cap with a wide brim without inserts. Easy to pack down due to the soft shade, and a full pad with plenty of room for long hair. Read more about washing and maintenance under Washing your wool & tweed cap
    • Katan houndstooth balloon cap

       100
      • Ulfiber
      • Cotton linings
      • Loose litter
      • Classic houndstooth pattern
      • Handmade cap
      A very special balloon cap that can be pulled down over ears and hair. The cap is sewn by my master, Herr Bullmann, in Bavaria, southern Germany. Dressy for both women and men.
    • Rosmerta Moon gray balloon cap

      Rosmerta Moon gray balloon cap

       100
      • 100% Wool
      • Buyer inspired weaving
      • Elastic in the neck
      • Soft brim
      • Abraham Moon & Sons weaving mill
      Balloon cap in warm gray color, woven from wool from the Cheviot breed, which is more robust and water repellent than merino wool. Nice round and full cap with a wide brim without inserts. Easy to pack down due to the soft shade, and a full pad with plenty of room for long hair. The cap can be pulled down to cover most of the ears during the cold winter months. Read more about washing and maintenance under Washing your wool & tweed cap
    • Wilmar eightpiece with leather shade

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      • 100% Wool
      • Leather shade
      • Lined cap
      • Button, piping and details
      Beautiful voluminous eight-piece cap in dark brown shades of herringbone woven wool fabric. A great feature of this cap is the loose wool that can be moved around so it hangs forward, sideways or backwards. Handmade by skilled cap makers in Germany. The light and airy wool ensures that the cap can be used most of the year in the Danish climate. We have a guide with videos on washing and maintenance under How to wash your cap
    • Rondo Chi Linen Cap

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      • 100% Flax / Linen
      • Light cotton lining
      • Good protection from the sun
      Lightweight but durable eightpiece cap in linen linen and with a thin cotton lining. Cool grey/turquoise colour that patinates nicely over time. Read how to keep your cap clean and tidy under Wash your linen cap
    • Växbo linen eightpiece

       100
      • 100% Flax / Linen
      • Local production
      • Light and airy
      • Durable
      Complete locally produced eightpiece cap, made of 100% linen fabric woven in Sweden. The cap is sewn by our Swedish colleagues at C.T.h. Ericson in Borlänge. Very comfortable cap for the warm months, as linen has a slightly cooling effect and the cap is sewn without any lining to maximize airflow around the head. Available in different dimensions.
    • Lou houndstooth soft cap

       100
      • 100% wool
      • Cotton lining
      • Large volume
      • Wool is derived from German sheep
      • Classic houndstooth pattern
      A very special balloon cap that can be pulled down over both ears and hair. The fabric is made of wool from German sheep. The wool fabric is spun and woven in German weaving. The cap is sewn by my master Herr Bullmann, in Bavaria, southern Germany. Dressy for both women and men.
    • Bruce herringbone eightpiece cap

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      • 100% wool
      • Red edge detail
      • Lined with lightweight cotton fabric
      • Perfect fit
      This eightpiece cap is made by my master herr Bullmann in Germany. It is sewn from Scottish wool, in a classic herringbone weave.
    • Jonas Moon eightpiece cap

      Jonas Moon eightpiece cap

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      • 100% Wool
      • Abraham Moon & Sons fabric
      • Classic voluminous eightpiece
      • Cotton linings
      Full-bodied eightpiece cap in down-to-earth colours. The wool is dyed in brownish shades, and radiates beautifully to both autumn, winter and spring colors. Available in various fixed head sizes.
    • Annabelle Red Cotton Cap

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      • 100% Cotton
      • Cotton lining
      • Good protection from the sun
      • Durable summer cap
      This round lovely red balloon cap has a feminine look with the wide and short brim. The cap has plenty of space inside to hold on to long hair, for example. Designed for all genders: men, women, and everyone in between.
    • Isabella gray balloon cap

      Isabella gray balloon cap

       100
      • 100% Harris Tweed Wool
      • Soft shade (without inserts)
      • Elastic in the neck
      Nice round and full cap with a wide brim without inserts. Easy to pack down due to the soft shade, and a full pad with plenty of room for long hair. The rustic wool from Scotland has a naturally water-repellent and warming effect. The balloon cap has elastic at the neck, and thus good flexibility in size. Read more about washing and maintenance under Washing your wool & tweed cap
    • Jolene brown balloon cap

       100
      • 100% Harris Tweed Wool
      • Soft shade (without inserts)
      • Elastic in the neck
      Nice round and full cap with a wide brim without inserts. Easy to pack down due to the soft shade, and a full pad with plenty of room for long hair. The rustic wool from Scotland has a naturally water-repellent and warming effect. The balloon cap has elastic at the neck, and thus good flexibility in size. Read more about washing and maintenance under Washing your wool & tweed cap
    • Dario retro eightpiece cap

       100
      • 100% airy wool fabric
      • Thin cotton lining
      • Vintage look
      • Handmade in Germany
      Today Eightpiece caps are popular, and many people choose to wear them as part of their personal style. The blue summer eightpiece cap is a timeless classic that appears vintage in this 3D effect woven quality cloth. Stop by the Wilgart hat shop and try it for yourself.
    • Classic light gray newsboy cap

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      • 50% Cotton, 35% Modal & 15% Linen
      • Cotton linings
      • Handmade by Master Bullmann
      Light soft cream colored 8 piece in a classic cut. Made from lightweight and breathable material, the cap has a classic eight-piece construction for a smart and sophisticated look. Very useful in the summer months.
    • Kim balloon cap

       92
      • 100% wool
      • Cotton linings
      • Voluminous shape
      • Handcraft
      This large eightpiece balloon cap is made of solid brown wool. The cap has a nice curved brim. The loose headpiece encourages you to play with the look, as you can move it to the side, or backwards as needed. In addition, the cap is suitable for large hair. Read more about maintenance under Washing your wool & Tweed cap
    • Bothmann newsboy cap

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      • 100% lightweight wool
      • 'Goose eye' pattern
      • Thin cotton lining
      • Handmade according to original cap-making traditions
      The light beige patterned 'goose eye' weave falls out nicely on this Wilgart's newsboy cap. Authentic full-bodied cap, with large button on top. Available in fixed size for all main dimensions of headcircumferrence. The fabric of the cap comes from Gebr. Mehler, and is woven in Germany. Our hat shop is pleased to offer this summer eightpiece, in light and durable wool, which is suitable for most of the months of the year. Are you in doubt about how to wash a wool eightpiece cap then watch the videos under the section: How to wash your cap
    • Strider patchwork wool Eightpiece

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      • 100% Harris Tweed
      • Cotton linings
      • Top quality cap
      • Pattern may vary from image
      Eightpiece cap, also called bakerboy or Newsboy cap, which is slightly narrower than our other selected eightpieces. All panels are of different Harris Tweed fabrics, with brown, green, and gray shades. The cap is made from the finest Scottish wool woven according to heritage traditions in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. The name of the cap is named after the nickname for a character in Lord of the Rings: A countryman named Strider, who later turns out to be a true king's son.  
    • Ever Larsen eightpiece cap

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      • 100% Harris Tweed Wool
      • Fabric from the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
      • Traditional craftsmanship
      • Viscose lining
      • Handmade by Master Bullmann
      This eight piece headwear is as classic as it gets. The style that’s in New York referred to as an ‘Applejack’. This style comes in a historic fabric, made following traditional craftsmanship methods, by one of the most experienced capmakers in Europe. Master Herr Bullmann.
    • Lilly bouclé wool balloon hat

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      • 100% Bouclé Wool
      • Black as ebony
      • Loosely top
      • Balloon cap in 8 parts
      • Light cotton lining
      • Spacious with good volume for the hair
      • Handmade by Master Herr Bullmann in Germany
      The wide shade and finely curled wool give this cap a feminine look. The hat is made by cap makers and not by hatters. Read about the distinction between cap makers and hatters in our blogpost capmaking vs hatmaking.
    • June André Organic Cotton (GOTS)

      June André Organic Cotton (GOTS)

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      • 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
      • Organic cotton lining
      • GOTS sweatband
      • Vegan cap
      • Sustainable flatcap
      The summery pastel-colored flatcap is made of airy cotton fabric. Just like the outer fabric of the cap is also made of organic cotton. Wilgart's cap business is delighted to have as many as five sustainable flatcaps in the summer collection for 2022. Three sixpence are made of GOTS organic linen and two of them come in GOTS organic cotton. This cap belongs among the more colorful sixpence caps, and with its pastel colored look, the cap is dressy for most. Headgear from Wilgart is for both men and women.
    • Marlon Brando Cap

       100
      • 100% heavy cotton canvas
      • Smooth goatskin leather shade
      • Ribbon and button details
      • Top quality cap
      • Original Marlon Brando cap
      The famous Madame Tussauds waxwork exhibit of Brando from the movie ‘The Wild One’ wearing this style. The American actor and film director Marlon Brando Jr. was one of the most admired actors in the history of the movies. Marilyn Monroe called him “the sexiest man” she had ever seen. Marlon Brando's cap has become a cultural phenomenon for the stylistically dressed man. The cap is an eightpiece with loose hanging top, which can be pushed from side to side, as well as stand directly up in the air. The same details were seen in the movie 'The Wild One'. Featuring 8/4, eight-quarter paneling, a center top button and a contrasting black shiny leather bill, finished with canvas cotton band and buttons. Beautiful old craft. This wide eightpiece is durable and robust. The cap was Marlon Brando's original signature headgear. Also look at our Mr. Brando vintage cap which is the same model in a black canvas instead of this beige colored type.
    • Mr. Brando vintage cap

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      • 100% heavy cotton canvas
      • Smooth goatskin leather shade
      • Ribbon and button details
      • Top quality cap
      • Black version of Marlon Brando cap
      A motorcycle cap in cotton canvas and leather made in classic retro style. Made from high-quality natural materials such as sturdy canvas, leather vesir, cotton lining and cotton sweatband. It has a decorative band over the brim and 2 decorative buttons. A good choice together with a retro motorcycle, but can also be used in the harbour, in the workshop or on the hay loft. This black vintage black eightpiece cap is available in fixed sizes from large to small centimeters. The cap has a loose hanging puld, which can be pushed from side to side, as well as stand directly up in the air. The cap is inspired by our beige/black Marlon Brando Cap. With 8/4 pieces of fabric, a large button on top, and a black shiny glossy leather shade, made with canvas cotton bands and buttons on the side. Beautiful old craft. This wide eightpiece is durable and robust. The lightbrown Marlon Brando cap was the original signature headgear in the film 'The Wild One'. See the cap in beige canvas here: Marlon Brando Cap
    • Thyra Will big cap

       100
      • 100% Organic Linen
      • GOTS certified organic cotton lining & sweatband
      • Wide brim
      • Natural fibers
      • Handmade in Germany
      This fashionable balloon cap is created with inspiration from traditional women's caps. The fibers are GOTS certified organic, which means the cap is developed according to GOTS social and environmental standards. Wide brim, summery and airy cap that is flattering for both women and men. The large pillow can be laid forwards, backwards or sideways, depending on your mood. It's also durable as hell!

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