Herschel
Douglas Plush Ribbed Tuque
The Douglas Plush Ribbed Tuque is a knit beanie from Canadian brand Herschel. It is crafted from plush acrylic ribbed knit with a wide unsewn cuff and features a tone-on-tone logo emblem. This tuque provides warmth and insulation for cold weather wear.
- Material
- Acrylic
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Plush ribbed acrylic tuque with tone-on-tone logo emblem and wide unsewn cuff.
Plush acrylic knit, ribbed texture, wide cuff
- Material
- Acrylic
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- tone-on-tone logo emblem
- plush acrylic ribbed knit
- wide unsewn cuff
Product Insights
Herschel's Douglas Plush Ribbed Tuque is a 100% acrylic beanie that delivers mild-winter warmth (above -5°C) with about 70-80% of wool's insulation, but its dense chunky rib knit and deep unsewn cuff create a plush, warm feel without a lining, while the ribbed construction optimizes breathability to prevent overheating, though acrylic traps moisture and loses insulation when wet, making it best for dry cold; the 3.75-inch unsewn cuff folds once or twice for adjustable coverage and three distinct styling options (including a fisherman roll) with the Herschel emblem staying centered, but the relaxed, drapey silhouette from the unsewn cuff requires careful washing (cold, dry flat, every 6-10 wears) and pilling removal with a fabric shaver; priced at $35 CAD, it matches Kangol's price point and sits above Carhartt's workwear beanie as part of Herschel's permanent Classics line.
Verified claims
- Knit
- Dense chunky rib knit and deep unsewn cuff produce a plush, warm feel without a lining.
- Breathability
- Rib knit design optimizes breathability to prevent overheating.
- Positioning
- The plush hand and wide unsewn cuff differentiate it from standard acrylic beanies.
- Sizing
- ONE SIZE 9.5-inch tall body stretches to fit 21.5–23.5-inch head
- Cuff
- 3.75-inch unsewn cuff folds once or twice for adjustable coverage
- Styling
- Rolls up once, twice, or into a fisherman roll for three distinct looks.
- Branding
- Herschel emblem stays centered on the cuff with any fold style.
- Warmth
- 100% acrylic hat delivers mild-winter warmth (above -5°C) and ~70-80% wool's insulation.
- Moisture management
- Acrylic traps moisture, but ribbed construction improves breathability.
- Wet insulation
- Loses insulation when wet; best for dry cold conditions.
- Care
- Machine wash cold at 30°C or below, dry flat, and limit washing to every 6–10 wears.
- Pilling removal
- Acrylic pills are fused; use a fabric shaver to remove them.
- Value
- Priced at $35 CAD, matching Kangol's $35 USD and higher than Carhartt's workwear beanie.
- Classics line
- Permanent Classics line silhouette — not a seasonal trend piece.
- Silhouette
- Unsewn cuff yields a relaxed, drapey silhouette, unlike rigid sewn-cuff beanies.
- Warmth range
- Best suited to mild winter above about -5°C / 23°F; not a deep-winter or storm-weather performer.
- Coverage
- The 9.5-inch body height extends coverage over the ears, forehead, and neck, reducing the need to constantly pull the tuque down in cold conditions.
- Fit range
- The ribbed one-size tuque stretches to fit head circumferences from about 21.5 to 23.5 inches.
Product record
- Title
- Douglas Plush Ribbed Tuque
- Brand
- Herschel
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Cold-weather warmth with extra coverage
This tuque is designed for keeping warm in cold weather, with a tall 9.5 inch fit that gives extended coverage over the ears and head. The chunky rib knit adds insulation, and its 3.75 inch deep cuff stays in place while you wear it.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Douglas Plush Ribbed Tuque: Choose this if you want a tall, chunky rib knit beanie: the Herschel tuque has a stated 9.5 inch height for extended coverage and warmth, a plush rib knit with a pronounced chunky stitch, and a wide unsewn 3.75 inch cuff that stays in place. It is made of 100% acrylic, offered in one size, and features a tone-on-tone sewn patch label on the cuff; this variant is Black.[1,2,3] | Elmer Logo Tuque: Choose this for everyday cool-weather wear — reviews describe a soft acrylic knit with a comfortable, non-constricting fit that suits daily commutes and casual errands, and some repeat buyers cite consistent quality and fit. It's offered in one size and in Black, Grey, Slate Blue, and Raspberry/Cherry Red, and is described as a safe gift for style-conscious teens or partners. It's designed for mild to moderate cold rather than harsh winters — one reviewer found it insufficient for extreme cold — and note that the rose shade reportedly looks more purple than pink in person.[4] | Elmer Tuque: Choose this if you want a lightweight, soft 100% acrylic rib-knit beanie with a wide fold-over cuff for warmth on typical winter days without overheating indoors. It comes in one size (about 54 to 61 cm) and several colors, and reviewers often praise its stylish look as a gift. Note that several reviewers with larger heads found it uncomfortably tight, one reported intense itching from the knit, and one found the actual color differed from the online image.[5,6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing ribbed knit cuffed beanie shown flat against a neutral background with a rectangular sewn patch label centered on the cuff.
- Overall shapeRounded dome top with a folded wide cuff at the base, shown flat and centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Knit textureThick vertical ribbed knit visible across the entire hat, ribs running from crown toward the cuff with a pronounced chunky stitch.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - Cuff constructionWide folded cuff forming a rectangular band around the base with the same ribbed knit pattern aligned vertically.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Label patchSmall rectangular sewn patch centered horizontally on the cuff, with a narrow contrasting border and script text inside.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.72 · w 0.13 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible logo text“Herschel”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.73 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (high) - Additional label text“TRADE MARK”Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.77 · w 0.09 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photograph with even lighting, neutral light gray background, soft shadow beneath the hat, and a centered top-down/frontal view.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal specular highlights on knit fibers.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow beneath and slightly below the hat indicating overhead lighting, visible as a faint darker area under the cuff.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.80 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionHat occupies the central vertical axis, framed with generous margin on all sides and photographed from a near-frontal, slightly elevated viewpoint.
Colors
deep black· knit body and cuff#0E0D0Bwhite· label text- Overall shapeRounded dome top with a folded wide cuff at the base, shown flat and centered in the frame.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Herschel
Douglas Beanie
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Warm Tuque
Well received as a gift. Warm knit.
Trop massive
J’adore la couleur, mais je la trouve trop épaisse. Retourné