I wear full caps as well. I also agree that the factory seemed to improve in the ventilation of the nape area for my most recent unit compared to my previous ones. I hope this trend continues, as it makes the unit so much easier to wear. I wish I had enough nape and side hair to do what Paul does, but I don't. So I shave my entire head. Paul--your full cap looks great. It is very similar looking to mine, although mine has a touch more wave to it. I also concur that the nape seems much more sensitive to the strong tapes than the rest of the scalp. I think this has to do with the flexing of the neck. To my frustration, my experience using scalp protectors and liquid bandaids to remedy the irritated nape has not been successful. Thanks for your posts.