This denim hat is Papa Nui’s take on the M1937, a unique piece that was part of the US Army denim work uniform during the 1930s. Defined by a slightly wider brim (compared to the ‘Daisy Mae’ which replaced it in the 1940s), this faithful reproduction is constructed from Japanese milled cotton, blended with linen to create slight slubs in the texture. For total authenticity, the indigo dye tone emulates the original 1940s colour, which had a slightly grey hue. This is because the indigo dye would ordinarily be processed using petroleum, but due to rationing during wartime, manufacturers were preserving resources by using synthetics which resulted in the more muted tone of indigo.
Papa Nui - Army Denim Hat - Indigo
PN-0062 Continuous Production
$120
No tax
This denim hat is Papa Nui’s take on the M1937, a unique piece that was part of the US Army denim work uniform during the 1930s. Defined by a slightly wider brim (compared to the ‘Daisy Mae’ which replaced it in the 1940s), this faithful reproduction is constructed from Japanese milled cotton, blended with linen to create slight slubs in the texture. For total authenticity, the indigo dye tone emulates the original 1940s colour, which had a slightly grey hue. This is because the indigo dye would ordinarily be processed using petroleum, but due to rationing during wartime, manufacturers were preserving resources by using synthetics which resulted in the more muted tone of indigo.
- Made in Japan
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Based on the M1937 denim hat
- Cotton/linen blend denim
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Indigo dyed - will fade with wear and washing
- 6-panel construction
- Internal sweatband
- 'Papa Nui Cap Co' internal tab
- Japanese flag-inspired internal patch
- Large to fit 59-60cm
- XL to fit 61-62cm