What role do the 6 darts at the crown of the beanie play?
The sewing method of 6 darts mentioned in the product description may feel unfamiliar, making one wonder what purpose it serves. This question is asked to find out how the feel on the head differs from that of typical beanies.
They play the role of gathering flat fabric into a three-dimensional shape that fits the round contours of the head, helping it wrap comfortably around the head without lifting.
GOYOWEAR's beanie, which features a lightweight of 25g, focuses on a three-dimensional build at the crown[1]. The darts mentioned in the description refer to a sewing technique where parts of flat fabric are folded into triangular shapes and stitched to fit the round, three-dimensional form of a person.
Placing 6 darts on the top of the head means the fabric was finely divided into six sections and stitched together toward the center point of the crown[2]. If the number of darts is small, the top of the hat tends to become angular or protrude sharply, but sewing it into six divided sections allows it to wrap gently and naturally along the rounded curves of the head shape. Combined with the stretchy, proprietary DUAL GRID™ fabric[3], it adheres securely without squeezing the head.
Because the excess fabric on top of the head does not float loose and fits smoothly against the shape of the head, it stays on comfortably without coming off or shifting even during large body movements in outdoor activities.
The specific circumference measurements of the beanie or the recommended head circumference range have not yet been confirmed.
Product measurements
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DUAL GRID BEANIE (BLACK)
Measurements
| Part | FREE | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 깊이 | 21.5cm | |
| WEIGHT | 25g |
Other stated figures
| Part | FREE |
|---|---|
| 오프닝 ◦ | 25cm |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.