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AFAIK, the only full length (30"/75cm) 'caps, comforter', available today are sold by WPG. Other replicas are 60cm and need 'differential folding', like modern British Army 'headovers', if they are to look correct. Caps comforter are far simpler and can even be folded in the dark (to turn the sweaty side outside, for instance).

WPG's India pattern cap comforter, in comparison to the 2021 British version, is of a pleasant hazelnut/tobacco brown colour (vs taupe) in a rougher wool. Out of the bag, it is slightly narrower at the end seams (22 vs 23 cm) and lighter (127 vs 151g), with a length of 82 cm (vs 79cm washed) and has more stretch (looser knit). Once washed and shaped, the length came down to 75cm, slightly shorter than the British version (76cm), after stretching to fit my 59cm (7 3/8) head.

The folded result is very pleasing. The colour is excellent for everyday use and the dimensions allow for a neat 'Brigade of Guards' finish, albeit with quite enough peaks showing for those who prefer the Commando look. Likewise, the brown colour would be good for re-enactors searching for an 'Out since Mons' motif, even though 'brown' was replaced by 'drab' in 1907. WW2 cap comforters seem to be in every colour under the clouds whilst, for my generation (1970's) they were 'mushy pea green' ... like everything else.
The only downside was a few thistle or grass splinters in the yarn, probably from shearing, that were quickly found and picked out. A lot of dye came out on washing and a twist developed as knitting stresses were relieved that was easily straightened whilst the material was damp.
Many thanks to Wajed for sorting out Paypal issues and, as usual, blisteringly fast delivery.


Rawdon - France

This very attractively made cap comforter seemed a bit tight when I first put it on. Well, "seemed" -- it was tight, yes it was. But on the first warm day, I soaked it thoroughly and put it on and let it dry on my head. This a. kept my head delightfully cool and b. conformed the comforter to my head. All the woven stuff I've received from WPG has been superlative, this is no exception and may be the one I'll use the most.

Achtermann - US

The item arrived in record time. One thing that is not in the “How to wear” video is the suggestion to soak the scarf before sizing it to your head. Other than that it is exactly as shown.

Marshall - CA

I was a bit confused when I received my cap comforter in that both ends were sewn closed. However, I watched the instructional Youtube video on how to form it which explained how one end is folded up into the other. It was very tight as others have noted but I soaked it in cold water and stretched it on a large Coffee can and added some itens around the rim to stretch it out a bit further. I tried it on while it was still damp and it was a bit too big. I put it in the dryer and it shrank down to a perfect fit for me.

Terry Hunter - CA

Well made — Just like the original. It’s now part of my winter hiking/snow shoeing kit.

Haddad - US

Absolutely fantastic colour and perfect quality! Very usefull

Drabi - CZ

very warm and well made!, washed it and stretched it out to fit better, fits perfect now!

K Collver - US

I did the sock puppet thing.. but when I fold it over, it is really tight on my head! My hat size is normal, 7 1/8.. I would have worn this in cold weather and while sleeping.. but too tight! Absent me putting this on a stretching device for months to stretch out the elastic, there is no way I could wear this on my head.

Hanna - US

I received the Cap Comforter very quickly - faster from Dubai than a lot of stuff I've ordered domestically from other sources!! Many thanks for posting the video on how to punch it in to make it into a cap. That is most helpful.

I've tried it on some cold days and it is VERY warm. Excellent value.

Callaham - US

Super Fast delivery for this day and age (Covid constraints)!! Great, warm item.

The video was immensely helpful! Works!

Jay - North Carolina

Good and warm, required some stretching

White - NZ

Great item at a very reasonable price!

Starkey - CA

I dig it.

Anderson - US

A bit smaller that than the British one and a bit courser wool, but still very good.

McCabe - LU

An excellent item. And thanks for the link to the Youtube video on how to wear it.

Col. Smythe - US

Jerry,

It's brilliant! Thanks!

Bill Wisher

Wisher - US

My ?50's-60's? Unknown country surplus cap comforter I had worn for 10+ years at work went missing and was dreading having to replace it. This fit the bill nicely.

Wheeler - US

Perfect for my WW1 kit. As mentioned before it needs dampening and stretching to fit, but that's far better than arriving too large!

Great to find these in a decent early khaki.

Chisholm - UK

Came super fast. Quality materials and construction. I have a unit of New Zealand reenactors and I would certainly recommend these to my friends.

Longley - US

Arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised. The wool is rougher than the UK Cap Comforter but it works just fine.

Saxon - US

Great item, a little tight but nothing a little water and a basketball can not solve. Thanks!

s2h7e11 - HU

You sent me 3 scarfs, not cap comfort....errr, nevermind, just read the instructions. All kidding aside, nice item and not too tight on the head like others have mentioned. Double plus good!

Richard - NYC

Great hat. Very warm and functional. Got a late spring snow yesterday so I was able to test it out. If you are having trouble turning your "scarf" into a hat, there is a youtube video to show you how.

Hart - US

A really multi purpose item. On some WW1 pictures itcan be seen, that it was already in use at that time.

EISENBLAETTER - DE

Nice piece of gear. Good quality wool.

Bcnravo2zero - CA

Awesome piece of winter kit. Nicely made with a tightly knitted body; the end seams are solidly sewn. I also like the color; a nice medium khaki that would work well in multiple environments. This cap comforter is a must-have in my Indo-Pak War Indian Army Para unit!!!

Jedediah the GyroCaptain - Northern Illinois

Really good though a bit tight

Borg - AU

Looks the part all good can't fault it

Allen  - GB

Arrived quickly. As described in the advert.
good quality

Robson - GB

Needs stretching, but looks like what the boys used at Dieppe.

Stewart - CA

These are awesome! They keep you warm, and look great! To clarify a little more on the instructions, you have to turn one end of the cap inside out. It was a wee bit tight, but I also have a big head. If you find yours to be tight, soak it in COLD water and stretch it over a bucket or something similar.

Julian - United States

Excellent kit, kept me warm while camping with my living history group in sub zero temperatures!

Allton - GB

Mine was extremely tight when it arrived, easily fixed by soaking in cold water and leaving it stretched over a bucket to dry.

Stefan - Canada

Excellent, I've wanted one of these for so long. Glad you make them in the proper BIA color, also. Additionally, I'm glad you included the instructions on how to roll it up on the webpage - I assumed I'd figure it out on my own, but was sadly put to shame.

Zan - US

Very good quality and useful!

van - NL

Always after Indian military gear, this addition to my collection is an absolute must, considering that I am doing a photoshoot soon, wearing the older 60's style of combat uniform. Quality is second to none, whilst the fit is close, as it should be, considering that this was standard issue as winter headgear for bitterly cold Northern region Indian climates.

GILL - GB

love these!cool to see the broad arrow marking,great bargain.

jarzyna - US

Well made. Love the fit

Armbruster - US

As good as I had hoped, Just like the ones worn in the film Cockleshell Heroes.

donoghue - GB

Great just like the originals

Lovell-Smith - GB

Always wanted one of these since playing with Airfix Commando toy soldiers as a kid. Nicely made! Thanks.

Conner - US

Great knit wool and color, nice and warm!

bargar - US

Neat hat. I can't wait for the cold weather to be able to wear it.

Viladesau - US

Very cool product! It will stretch out nicely and fit better once washed, but the colour and feel is perfect! Well made, well done WPG!

Henley - AU

yes, needs a stretch and after that it is wonderful
thank´s wpg

Schatull - DE

The toque I received was better than I had hoped! Comfortable, classic looking, non-flammable, it's going to keep my head warm on deployment!

Barber - CA

Nice,needs a stretch. Good to see WPG remembers the men of 8th Army/Indian Army

Taylor - GB

Lovely, good heavy warm wool, nice dark color. Highly recommend soak in cold water, and then stretch over a soccer ball or something round because they are Ghurka sized (small)WASH COLD THEN STRETCH AGAIN TILL DRY. Or wear as scarf, a must have for obsessive collector of WWII stuff.

byrnes - US N.J. S.ORANGE

Nice, like the colour and the look on the field is great- still they are too tight!! By the time you fold them correctly they cut off the blood supply and you can't wait to take them off- such is the price you pay for looking classy! Still the best I've seen though regards David in Ireland

Janes - IE

They are better than the originals I have bought in the past. Had to stretch one a bit before it would fit my turtle (MK 4?) helmet, but it fit.

Nolen - US