Navy Corduroy Kippah – Square Texture Yarmulke

This is a navy corduroy kippah whose wale is cut in alternating directions to form a raised checkerboard, made in 9 sizes and priced at $9.99. The wale runs one way in one block and the other way in the next, so the whole kippah reads as a soft checkerboard that changes as you turn it. Same plush hand as a cord jacket, in a navy deep enough to pass as almost-black indoors. Sold by Judaica Square, shipping from Lakewood, NJ.

Specifications

How this compares

Best for

• Sukkos through Pesach, when cotton stops being enough
• Shabbos without needing a contrast rim or embroidery
• Father-and-son winter pairs — sizes start at 1
• Anyone who finds smooth fabrics slide on their head

Not the right choice if

• Summer wear — this is deliberately a warm-weather-off fabric
• A chuppah or black-tie dress code
• You want a washable kippah; corduroy is brush-and-spot-clean
• You want the black version, which is a separate listing

Why customers choose it

Pile fabrics hold their shape and hide wear along the rim, which is where a thin cotton kippah gives up first. The raised squares also give a bit of grip — a corduroy yarmulka slides less than a satin one.

Size guide

Numbered sizes are shaped and domed; the cm sizes are flats, measured across the diameter. Sizing is guidance rather than a rule — head shape matters as much as age. If you are between sizes, take the larger one.

Frequently asked questions

Is corduroy too warm for year-round wear?
Most people treat it as a fall-and-winter kippah and switch to cotton or linen in the summer. There is nothing stopping you wearing it all year.

How is this different from regular striped corduroy?
The wale is cut in alternating directions to form squares rather than running in continuous stripes, which is what creates the checkerboard.

What size kippah for an adult man?
Size 5, or a 20cm flat if you prefer a wider, lower profile.

Can corduroy be embroidered?
Yes — the pile takes stitching well and there is no minimum order.

How do I clean a corduroy kippah?
Brush the pile with a soft brush and spot clean. Avoid soaking, which flattens the wale.

Does the square texture show from a distance?
Softly. In daylight the checkerboard is clear; under indoor light it settles back into a rich navy with movement in it.

Want it embroidered? No minimum order — WhatsApp 732-444-3111 or email, and we'll set it up.

Free shipping over $75 · Ships in 1–2 business days · 15-day returns · Visit our Lakewood showroom for personal fitting.