Real Deal Brazilian hat

[SamReu]

Folks, I just learned about this company, which says it makes hats from worn canvas taken off Brazilian cargo trucks. Check it out:

http://realdealbrazil.com/?s=redir&c=tarphat.com

 

[warbird]

The way they shape those brims it leads me to think they have those stupid wires in the brim edge. Those things become nightmares after a brief perios and impossible to ever get back into shape. I hope that is not the case. It's a neat idea.

I'm sure they are tough. Tough and ugly. They make a Tilley look downright attractive.

 

[Cricket]

It really is fascinating to wear a hat that has fabrics that have seen such exciting places like the Amazon and other adventures. It must feel awesome to have a lid that has a story. Of course, what vintage piece doesn't?
Nice site.

 

[rgraham]

The baseball cap looks kind of interesting...... if your head is shaped like a coconut.

 

[Mahagonny Bill]

Wow! I don't want to hear any of you making fun of my Tilley Hemp again. Compared to that thing it's a Royal Stetson lol

I love how the site says that "patches are desirable" and touts the random lettering on the fabric.

 

[rrog]

I can see how that kind of hat would capture the imagination... but I dunno. I never really did get into the holes-already-made-into-them or stone-washed jeans. So I wouldn't really be interested in a hat that is already worn or broken in.

It's the pair of jeans that I bought new and now look like that because I have worn them out - now there's the pair of jeans that's probably my favorite.

Rick