It stays where you put it

I've had caps blow off walking to the car. This one doesn't move. The adjustable strap sets in a few seconds, and once it's set, it's done. I walked the coastal path in a sideways gale — it didn't shift an inch.

There's a stillness to having something sit right. You stop thinking about it. That's the point.

Comfortable from early morning to late evening

What I notice is that I forget I'm wearing it. Organic cotton lining, no itch, breathes properly. I've had it on through a full day in the garden, into the evening, and not once reached to take it off.

Most caps you're pulling off by lunchtime. This one you keep on because it doesn't bother you.

It gets better with time, not worse

Rain, sunshine, a bit of sea air. Mine's seen all of it. The denim has softened, the shape has held. My wife says it looks more handsome now than when I bought it — I think she's right.

That's the thing about something made properly. It doesn't wear out the way cheap things do. It wears in.

The fit is the difference

I've owned caps from high street shops and big brands. They either fall apart after a season or feel stiff and uncomfortable from day one.

The difference with the Harrington cap is clear the moment you put it on — the craftsmanship is there, the fit. Most caps are made to fit a standard head. This one adjusts to you, and it stays right year after year.

You can feel it was made by hand

The lining is smooth, the seams have weight. When you run a finger along the crown you can feel that someone took care over it. The stitching is done the old way — no shortcuts.

You can't fake that. Cheap things have a lightness that gives them away. This doesn't.

It becomes a part of you

I've had this cap so long it feels odd to be without it. My grandson says he can't picture me anywhere without it. It's been with me on morning walks, family picnics, a couple of weddings.

If I ever wore it out, I'd buy another straight away. My wife says she'll probably need to stop me — I'd do it before this one's gone.

— Arthur H.