Transfer Lite Skull Cap
Transfer Lite Skull Cap
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Stay cool, dry, and focused when the heat is on. The Transfer Lite Skull Cap is designed to keep sweat out of your eyes and sun off your scalp during warm-weather rides without adding bulk under your helmet.
Made with PRO Transfer fabric, this ultralight cap wicks moisture fast, helping regulate body temperature and keep you dry when the pace or the temps rise. Whether you're logging base miles in the sun or grinding up exposed climbs, it offers just the right amount of coverage, including UPF 50+ protection, and evaporative cooling under your lid.
The form-fitting design sits comfortably beneath your helmet, with minimal seams and soft edging to eliminate pressure points or irritation. A low-profile fit ensures no bunching, slipping, or overheating, just breathable, all-day comfort in hot and humid conditions.
Pair it with our Sun Arm Sleeves for full upper-body coverage, or browse more cycling gear and accessories for smarter warm-weather layering.
Specs & Features
- PRO Transfer fabric provides optimal moisture transfer, dry time and odor absorption
- Lightweight elastic band for secure fit
- Anatomic paneling for an performance fit
- Pedal to Zero™: Going by bike 3mi / 5km offsets the climate impact of this garment
- UPF 50+
Materials & Care
93% polyester, 7% LYCRA® elastane
USE SIMPLE DETERGENTS WITH NO ADDITIVES Never use detergents with fabric softeners, perfumes or any additive type product. The general rule of thumb is the simpler the better. Many detergents with additives leave "surfactants" behind on a fabric's fibers that inhibit the technical performance. Typically the best detergents to use will have "Clear" or "Free" in their names. Don't pour the detergent directly onto the clothing, put it in the washer first, when you start the water. If something is not functionally working, but is not dirty, try rinsing it twice in warm to hot water. This will help get rid of the harmful surfactants. READ THE CONTENT CARE LABEL: On the inside of your garment, or on the hangcard, there are instructions for the care of that individual piece. On garments this will be on a side seam or back seam label. Follow those directions. On finer fabrics, use a "Gentle" cycle. Close all zippers, attach "hook and loop" closures on gloves YOU CAN USE THE DRYER, CAREFULLY: If you use a dryer be sure to use a lower / warm heat setting (Do NOT use a commercial dryer or a "Hot" setting). This will often restore the fabric and help the water and wind repellent qualities. If in doubt, hang the clothing to dry.
FAQs
The Transfer Lite Skull Cap is an ultralight cycling skull cap built to keep sweat and sun off your head on hot rides.
- Will it make my head hotter under a helmet?
No. PRO Transfer fabric wicks moisture fast and adds evaporative cooling under your helmet, so it helps regulate temperature rather than trapping heat. - Does it protect against the sun?
Yes. It's rated UPF 50+, which covers the scalp through helmet vents on long, exposed rides. - Will it change how my helmet fits?
No. The form-fitting, low-profile design sits comfortably beneath a helmet, with minimal seams and soft edging so there are no pressure points. - What is it made of?
93% polyester and 7% LYCRA® elastane. - How does it compare to the Transfer Lite Headband?
The Transfer Lite Headband handles sweat only. The skull cap adds full scalp coverage and UPF 50+ sun protection. - What else helps on hot rides?
The Sun Arm Sleeves add UPF 50+ coverage on your arms.
Overall rating: 4.5392156 / 5 from 102 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Transfer Lite Skull Cap is designed to keep sweat out of your eyes and sun off your scalp during warm-weather rides. It offers UPF 50+ protection and evaporative cooling, ensuring breathable, all-day comfort in hot and humid conditions. The form-fitting design sits comfortably under your helmet, with minimal seams and soft edging to eliminate pressure points.
Summary topics
- Sweat Management (12%): It was reported by customers that this cap effectively keeps sweat out of their face and eyes.
- Comfortable Fit (23%): Customers keep praising the perfect fit of the product, which is comfortable and fits nicely under their helmet.
Review topics: ["fit","size","weight","issues","quality","sweat","protection","cap","thickness","comfort","layer","helmet","spots","works","head","liner","sunburn","piece"].
Review highlights
- "Keeps sweat away, hair in place, and can fit helmet more snuggly." —
- "Excellent fit and comfort" —
- "Works well at keeping sweat out of my eyes." —
Reviews
Sun Protection - Maybe another size too
"My husband and I both love our skull caps, and with UPF 50 it helps guard against further skin damage from the sun. For me, the cap covers my ears and we would like another size that would cover my husband's ears as he already has some skin damage."
Great product - poor delivery
"The product is great. Exceeds expectations. But it took a month to receive my order. Customer service At Pearlizumi was no help at all in trying to find out what was going on with my delivery."
I need more!!!
"I've been searching for a solution and finally found one! Now I just need a few more to get me through the week!"
Too small. Need sizes
"Good quality and lightweight fabric, but too small for my head. Need sizes!"
Too Small
"This cap doesn’t cover your ears. I don’t know what it’s intended to keep warm and it’s made for a head the size of a baby. Not an adult."
Different fit/feel than older models
"Only had it long enough to wear once. Feels smaller/tighter than previous versions. Short ride no sweating, we’ll see how they handle that?"
Comfortable and fits perfect
"I’ve bought 3 they are that good. Material is stretchy and keeps it shape after many uses"
UV Protection Too
"The cap is very light weight, and it was almost un-noticeable while wearing it. The white shade also protects my bald head from getting 'badger stripe' sun burns (through my helmet's vent holes)."
These are the best
"I wear these when running, to control sweat and keep my head protected. This purchase was my third, as I’m about to completely wear out the first skull cap I purchased three years ago."
Scully
"It fits pretty well"
