5C5V Wabi-Sabi (侘寂) Corduroy Japanese Baseball Cap – Olive · Brown · Black

An open brushed circle round 侘寂 with WABI-SABI CLUB underneath, all in one soft green, on a fine-wale corduroy cap. On the back, 侘寂 over 5C5V No.07 in the same green.

侘寂 (wabi-sabi) is the Japanese idea that things are more beautiful worn, faded and a bit imperfect. A cracked tea bowl, moss on a stone, a cap that's been through a few winters. The circle is an ensō, drawn in one stroke and left open on purpose. Corduroy only gets better the more you wear it, so this one felt right.

It's a low-profile, unstructured baseball cap in 100% cotton fine-wale corduroy, soft from day one, with a gold-colored buckle on the strap at the back. No.07 of seven in the 5C5V corduroy series. Available in Olive, Brown and Black. Made to order, and US orders are made in the US.

Good to know

What does 侘寂 mean? Wabi-sabi: finding beauty in things that are simple, worn and imperfect. The open circle around it is an ensō, a brushstroke circle from Zen calligraphy.

Is corduroy warm in summer? It's 100% cotton, so it breathes. Fine-wale corduroy is soft and light, and it's at its best from fall through spring.

What does 5C5V stand for? Five Cities, Five Virtues: Sapporo 希 Hope, Tokyo 夢 Dream, Kyoto 和 Harmony, Osaka 力 Strength and Yokohama 信 Trust. The corduroy series is the everyday side of Japan, the small things you only notice once you've lived there, numbered No.01 to No.07.

Is it embroidered or printed? Embroidered in kiwi green thread. The front is about 3.00″ × 1.64″ (7.6 × 4.2 cm), and the back is 1.74″ × 0.74″ (4.4 × 1.9 cm).

How does it fit? One size fits most, with an adjustable strap at the back. It's unstructured and low profile, so it sits close rather than tall. It fits heads from 20″ to 22″ (50.8–56 cm).

How do I look after it? Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent, then let it air dry. Don't put it in the washing machine.

When will it arrive? It's made for you after you order: 2–5 business days to make, then 4–8 business days for US delivery or 2–6 business days for the UK.

Do you ship to the US? Yes. US shipping is $5.95 flat per order, however many items are in it. Your cap is made and shipped from inside the US, so there are no import duties or customs charges to pay.

Can I return it? Yes. Wherever you ordered from, you have 30 days from delivery to send back unworn, unwashed items. Swapping for a different size is no problem at all. Email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage. A fault or embroidery problem is always on us.

Details & care

Details

• 100% cotton fine-wale corduroy
• Unstructured, low-profile 6-panel crown
• Curved visor
• Cotton twill sweatband and taping
• 6 embroidered eyelets
• Adjustable strap with gold-colored metal buckle, fits 20″–22″ (50.8–56 cm)
• Front: Open ensō circle with 侘寂 and WABI-SABI CLUB, embroidered, about 3.00″ × 1.64″ (7.6 × 4.2 cm)
• Back: 侘寂 with 5C5V No.07 underneath in kiwi green, embroidered, about 1.74″ × 0.74″ (4.4 × 1.9 cm)
• Threads: Kiwi Green
• Original 5C5V design
• Available in Olive, Brown and Black

Care

• Spot clean with a damp cloth
• Use a mild detergent if needed
• Do not machine wash or tumble dry
• Air dry naturally, keeping the crown in shape

Shipping & returns

Each piece is made to order, created especially for you once your order is placed. This helps reduce overproduction and waste.

Production takes 2–5 business days. Delivery then takes:

• USA: 4–8 business days, $5.95 flat per order however many items you buy. Made and shipped inside the US, so no import duties
• UK: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free on orders over £100
• EU: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free express on orders over £100
• Rest of the world: times and costs are on our Shipping page

Covered by a 2-year warranty. Wherever you ordered from, US, UK or EU, you have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn, unwashed items in their original condition, and any defect or embroidery problem is always on us. Need a different size? That's no problem at all. To swap or return, email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage, unless the item is faulty or not what you ordered, in which case it's on us.