So far, so good. It was a gift, and the recipient loves it. These cotton hats are not as warm as a wool hat, but they are not as itchy, either. So far it has been a hit: fits nicely, is soft, doesn’t stretch out, stays on and keeps him warm. It’s worth mentioning that these are not huge hats- they seem to be designed to fit a little closer; so if you have tons of curly hair or dreads this might be tight on you. The recipient has really short hair and it fits snugly.We’ll see if anything changes when it is washed. I’ll update if there is drama.