Selvedge Natural Denim Ball Cap

Selvedge Natural Denim Ball Cap

Regular price $68.00
Regular price Sale price $68.00
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Selvedge Natural Denim Ball Cap

Selvedge Natural Denim Ball Cap

Regular price $68.00
Regular price Sale price $68.00

Like so many of our denim projects, the fabric of our Selvedge Natural Denim Ball Cap is woven in Okayama, Japan's premier denim-making prefecture. Made on antique shuttle looms, this fabric is woven with an uneven nap, or a slub yarn, that harkens back to 19th-century fabrics characterized by their intentionally irregular thickness. This type of yarn features an unevenness, which gives the fabric a unique texture and character. As such, no two ball caps are the same.

The cap is secured by a sturdy Wickett & Craig leather adjustment strap and soft cotton sweatband to keep it secure and comfortable. Emblazoned with a Best Made commemorative “Still Optimistic” merrowed patch that celebrates our re-launch, this cap is a proud emblem of our ongoing partnership with some of the finest fabric-makers in Japan.

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At first glance, the fabric of our Selvedge Natural Denim Cap might look more like a canvas than a denim. In fact it is very much a denim. In the world of workwear fabrics, denim and canvas stand as stalwarts, each with its own distinct characteristics. Denim, with its signature twill weave, offers a softer touch that molds to the wearer over time, balancing durability with comfort. Canvas, on the other hand, boasts a plain weave that results in a stiffer, more robust material.

The Okayama prefecture, where the fabric for our cap is made, has emerged as an unlikely epicenter of denim craftsmanship. What began in the 1960s as a pivot from traditional workwear to jean production has blossomed into a globally recognized hub for premium denim. The watershed moment came in 1973 when Kurashiki Spinning produced Japan's first domestically made denim fabric, allowing for end-to-end production in Okayama. This development cemented the region's reputation for exceptional quality, characterized by traditional methods like indigo dyeing and the use of shuttle looms for selvedge denim. Okayama stands as the epicenter of Japanese textile craftsmanship
100% Japanese selvedge cotton denim
Wickett & Craig vegetable tanned USA bridle leather strap
Adjustable, one size fits all.
Cleaning:
Spot clean minor stains with gentle cleaner and soft brush.
Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent.
Soak for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.
Pat dry with towel; do not wring.
Air dry with a balled-up towel inside the cap, away from sunlight.
Do not machine wash or dry
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