WHAT'S THE DEAL?

The Real Deal is made in Brazil of recycled canvas tarpaulins from cargo trucks used for transporting goods. Every hat is truly one of a kind as no two are the same. Each hat has its own unique character. Made from various colors of tarp, these hats may have patches, seams, holes, or even Portuguese writing. These hats are hand sewn by Brazilian villagers and reflect the true craftsmanship of the locals.

Because the tarpaulins were designed to protect its contents from the rough elements in Brazil, they make perfect covers to shield your cabeça (that's head in Portuguese) from the hot summer sun. Every characteristic of The Real Deal tells a story of its prior life lived as a lonely truck tarp and reveals its journeys through the harsh elements in equatorial Brazil. Here are some examples of the characteristics you could find in your own Real Deal Brazil.

Patches, patches                                                                                                                  

Patches are a very desirable characteristic of The Real Deal. They truly add uniqueness to each and every hat. Some are small and some are large; some take up complete sections of the hat. They can also appear on the brim or the crown of the hat. Patches came come in a variety of colors and aren't necessarily the same color as the original tarp.

                                                                                                                       

Holes, Fraying and Stitching                                                                        

Another flair of The Real Deal are the small puncture holes found in some of the hats.
They may have been caused by some pointy cargo, or used to secure the tarp to the
truck somehow. Fraying may have been caused by repeated wear from its contact
with the steel frame of some tired cargo truck.