Hat no. 207 is a  100% cotton 5 panel medium brim camp hat

Four of the panels are upcycled  , while the fifth is a hand printed batik.

The fabric on the brim, along with the right side panel , is a super soft woven and mercerized cotton , salvaged from a pair of classic Timberland shorts.

The left side panel used to be part of some chef’s pants, while the left top panel comes from skinny jeans , and the right top panel from a fine vintage table napkin.

Decorating the top of the hat are 3 inch size bubbles of the brim fabric, just for fun!

The beautiful Bali Batik on the front also features on the underside of the brim , and trims the inside of the crown. The pattern is called Chai Interlinked.  It’s a limited edition from the 2024 collection of Anthology Fabrics , artisan designed using stencils cut from nuts and vegetables.  The traditional Indonesian process of waxing , dyeing and curing imparts something very special to the fabric. When you hold even the smallest piece in your hands,  you can feel the depth of it’s own individuality. I totally love creating with Bali Batiks.

When it comes to sweatbands , I never buy them in.  Instead I make my own.  Because when you think about it, the sweatband is the only part of the hat that actually comes in contact with your head . Therefore I always strive to achieve a sweatband which gives maximum comfort .  The band on this hat is made from a peached denim mélange cotton which sandwiches an ultra thin layer of high density foam. The result is a band which feels soft and comfy no matter how tight you sinch it.  And because it’s cotton it always stays cool . You could call it a No Sweat sweatband!

Hat no 207 is size M/L .  To be precise, it measures 57 cm (22.5 inches), with the adjustable Velcro closure giving +/- 3cm  of adjustment.

The peak measures 6.7 cm , or 2.75  inches , and it’s made of bendable, unbreakable plastic.

Ventilation includes 2 brass air vents in each side panel .

There’s a Sleepy Dog leather badge embroidered on the back quarter. And inside the band , you’ll find the embroidered serial number , 207, which proves this is,  indeed , a 1 of a Kind, completely unique,  Sleepy Dog Original Hat !