18OS
Polar Fleece Headband
The Polar Fleece Headband is a black headband made from stretch polar fleece composed of recycled polyester and elastane, designed to be worn around the head over the ears for warmth in cold conditions. It has a single-layer fleece panel with bound top and bottom edges, a shallow contoured dip at the lower center for fit, and a vertical seam near one side. A woven signature "18OS" label is stitched at the front.
- Material
- Soft, stretch polar fleece made from recycled polyester and elastane
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Headwear
Specifications
Soft stretch polar fleece headband with a stitched signature label at the front.
Soft, stretch polar fleece; recycled polyester and elastane blend; signature stitched front label.
- Material
- Soft, stretch polar fleece made from recycled polyester and elastane
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Headwear
Additional Attributes
- polar fleece headband
- soft, stretch fabric
- made from recycled polyester and elastane
- recycled polyester blend
- elastane added for stretch
- signature label stitched at the front
- pull-on headband design
Product Insights
92% polyester, 8% spandex stretch polar fleece, described as recycled polyester and elastane Sold in ONE SIZE, with stretch rather than sizing doing the fitting work Open crown vents heat, making it well suited to running and active cold-weather wear Machine wash cold and hang dry; a hot dryer flattens the nap Hydrophobic but not waterproof, and it loses most of its insulating quality once wet The signature label is stitched on the outer face, so it does not rub the forehead
Verified claims
- material
- 92% polyester, 8% spandex stretch polar fleece, described as recycled polyester and elastane
- fit
- Sold in ONE SIZE, with stretch rather than sizing doing the fitting work
- ear coverage
- Warmth depends on the band sitting fully over the ears
- audience
- Listed under men's, but a one-size stretch band is not really gender-specific
- use
- Open crown vents heat, making it well suited to running and active cold-weather wear
- performance
- Insulates the ears, the part that cools fastest
- wind resistance
- Polar fleece is not windproof
- wet behaviour
- Hydrophobic but not waterproof, and it loses most of its insulating quality once wet
- drying
- Dries quickly and can dry while you wear it
- care
- Machine wash cold and hang dry; a hot dryer flattens the nap
- care
- Use gentle detergent, skip fabric softener, and avoid high heat or ironing
- maintenance
- Fleece builds static and collects lint, dust and pet hair
- durability
- Lower-quality polyester fleece is prone to pilling
- durability
- Headbands gradually lose their elastic, especially with washing
- environmental
- Washing and tumble drying synthetic fleece shed microfibres
- comfort
- The signature label is stitched on the outer face, so it does not rub the forehead
- construction
- The label is stitched, which is the method that holds on stretch fleece
- construction
- Single-layer fleece panel with bound top and bottom edges, a vertical seam and a subtly contoured lower edge
- styling
- All-black matte fleece with a small contrasting woven brand tab
- layering
- Low-profile enough to wear under a hat or helmet
- value
- 29 CAD for a single-layer fleece band, a middle-of-the-road price for the format
Product record
- Title
- Polar Fleece Headband
- Brand
- 18OS
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Flat-lay view of a black polar-fleece headband laid horizontally; rectangular band with a slight curved dip at the bottom center, sewn edge binding around the perimeter, and a smoother inner-facing panel visible at the lower edge.
- Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular band with a shallow inward curve at the bottom center creating a subtle contoured fit.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.24 (high) - Outer materialTextured polar fleece surface visible on the exterior face, matte appearance with short nap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Edge bindingNarrow sewn binding runs along the top and bottom edges; binding appears as a smooth, slightly shinier trim stitched to the fleece.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.82 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.62 · w 0.82 · h 0.06 (high) - Inner facing panelInside-facing layer visible through the bottom curved opening; appears smoother and slightly less napped than outer fleece.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Stitching detailVisible stitching line along the bottom contour joining the binding to the main panel; stitch runs evenly and follows the curve.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light-gray studio background from a top-down flat-lay perspective with soft shadow visible beneath the item.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay centered composition with the headband placed horizontally across the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow appears below the headband indicating diffuse lighting from above; lighting is even with no strong highlights.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
deep black· main fabric (outer fleece)near-black· edge binding and inner facing- Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular band with a shallow inward curve at the bottom center creating a subtle contoured fit.
- 02
Product
Black polar-fleece headband shown flat with bound edges, a small woven brand tab at the upper left, and a vertical seam near the right side.
- Main body materialSingle-layer black fleece panel with a soft, slightly napped surface visible across the face of the headband.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Edge bindingNarrow black fabric binding runs along the top and bottom edges, folded over and stitched to finish the perimeter.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.23 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.96 · h 0.10 (high) - Vertical seamA vertical stitched seam is visible toward the right edge, joining two panels or forming a contour.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.50 (high) - Lower contourLower edge includes a subtle inward curve at the center, creating a slight waist in the band profile.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium) - Woven brand tabSmall rectangular woven fabric tab sewn into the top edge near the left, contrasting light gray with dark characters.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.19 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Brand tab text“18OS”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.19 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio-style product crop on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the headband; image framed to show the left and central portions of the band.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow visible below the headband, indicating top lighting.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionHeadband is cropped at right edge, with the left and central sections fully visible; image is a close flat-lay detail view.
Colors
deep black· main fleece panelblack (binding)· edge bindinglight gray· brand tab backgrounddark gray· brand tab text- Main body materialSingle-layer black fleece panel with a soft, slightly napped surface visible across the face of the headband.