Made by mountains
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, adventures and baseball caps go together like peas and carrots. Featuring a modern-style flat bill, this five-panel cap in rugged cotton canvas is destined to become a casual classic. The front has Mons Royale’s simple upside-down mountain logo, while the stretchy adjustable clip strap at the back is ringed by the words ‘we are made by mountains’ – a nod to the Kiwi brand’s origins in the mountains above Lake Wanaka. Whether your pursuit of choice is hiking, biking, climbing, snow sports or all of the above, perhaps you’re made by mountains too?
- Five-panel cap
- Flat brim
- Adjustable clip strap with stretch
- Features Mons Royale’s logo on the front and slogan at the back
- 100% cotton canvas
- Fabric: Cotton Canvas
- Blend: 100% Cotton
- Fabric weight: 80 gsm
- Sustainable Packaging - Mons Royale have phased out 90% of virgin plastic from their hang tags and accessories, replacing them with recycled and natural alternatives. Their products are packaged in plant based compostable bags and FSC certified paper.
Flashy technical outerwear is all well and good, but the foundation for all-day comfort in the great outdoors is a solid baselayer. Unfortunately, most are tight-fitting and uninspired, made from flimsy fabrics that look like Swiss cheese after a week or two on the trail.
Enter New Zealand-based brand, Mons Royale, born out of the Kiwi snow sports scene in the mountains above Lake Wanaka. Making merino base layers, jerseys and sweaters is what they do – and it really shows.
Just about everything in the Mons range is built around ethically and sustainably produced merino wool – a fibre with so many miracle properties that only Mother Nature could have come up with it. But it’s Mons Royale’s more relaxed approach to design that really makes them stand out. Constructed for comfort and flexibility, their base layers fit like your favourite T-shirt, rather than feeling as if they’ve been sprayed on.
We love Mons Royale because it’s technical stuff that looks good enough to wear every day. The cuts are casual, the pastel colours are cool but muted, and the branding isn’t too full-on. Take your Mons kit out for a day on the mountain, then stick the bike or climbing gear back in the van, switch the shorts for a clean pair of jeans and you’re all set to go for a post-adventure beer.
