Former Tottenham, Liverpool and QPR defender Steven Caulker has kicked off a new chapter in his career, but this time, it’s beyond the confines of a football pitch.
The 31-year-old has teamed up with good friend and serial entrepreneur Albert Oliver to launch 1Cap, the ‘world’s first’ machine washable baseball cap. They’ve also been generous enough to offer our readers a 20% discount if they use our 1Cap discount code, GYMFLUENCERS, on check out.
Albert said: “I always wear caps to the gym, they’re like armour that shuts everything out and gets me in the right headspace. But before 1Cap I was really frustrated with the lack of washable options on the market.
“There were only washable caps that looked awful and offered no shape at all, or caps that looked good but fell apart when they came even remotely close to water.”
1Cap is a six-panel snapback baseball cap with a professional profile and a lot of structure.
Working with a talented team of designers, the 1Cap team has reinvented this sporting essential to withstand machine washing at 30 degrees, ensuring durability with each and every wear.
The traditional buckram structure of the front panels has been significantly strengthened, and a new tented design now safeguards the cap’s shape during washes.
“I’d never wear a t-shirt to the gym more than once without washing it,” he added. “So, why is it widely accepted to do that with a cap? It’s gross when you think about it.
“I set out to create a cap that looks good, holds its shape, keeps up with my training and doesn’t fall apart when I wash it.”
The brand introduced itself to the scene on October 20, releasing 100 limited edition caps priced at £45. More colours of the OG black and white cap are expected in the New Year.
1Cap is ethically manufactured in Nepal using recycled polyester and plastic peaks. Every purchase helps to create dignified employment for survivors of exploitation. Shop the range today.
