Review: Chaos Headwear CTR Collection

Before you head outside for some fun in the sun this summer, make sure you put on a hat. No, that’s not your mom nagging you – it’s solid advice for keeping yourself dry, comfortable and most importantly, safe from the sun during outdoor activities. My go-to headwear brand is Chaos Headwear, a Montreal-based line that has some of the best protection-oriented hats that are functional and accessibly priced. Chaos Headwear first debuted their Chaos Thermal Regulation collection in the summer of 2013, and it’s back for round two with even more innovative hat styles to keep you protected from the sun, wind and water.

If you hat the feeling of being wet, you’ll want to check out the CTR Stratus collection, a series of waterproof sombreros and bucket-style hats for all types of extreme wet-weather conditions. In addition to waterproof fabric technology, they are designed to help drive water away from your eyes and head. When it starts pouring during your next boat ride or hike, you’ll be thankful you packed these! If you’re heading out for a day of full-on sunshine, definitely throw on a hat from the CTR Summit collection. These hats have a minimum UPF of 40, and they’re very supple and lightweight. They’re also odor-resistant, so your hair won’t start to smell funky after a day of sweating it out in the heat! Runners, cyclists and fitness enthusiasts at all levels will also love the CTR Chase collection, designed for those with an active lifestyle. Each hat has performance fabrics that will keep you cool and ensure superior moisture management. As an added bonus, they’re full of reflectivity for safety while exercising outside at night. The last product line from Chaos Headwear’s CTR collection is the Neox, which plays on the success of their Dri-Release brand. These hats are made with Tensel, a regenerative cellulosic fiber that’s soft and drapey with complete odor protection. Basically it’s like wearing heaven on your head! All of the hats feature lightweight silhouettes, some with neoprene inserts to extend their functionality. Whichever hat you choose, when you go with Chaos Headwear’s CTR collection you’ll definitely be cool, comfortable and safe from the elements.