Durable Handmade in USA hats & caps for the discerning surfer/skater.
Driven by a headwear market that seemed limited and stale at the time, The Ampal Creative launched its first full collection in 2007. Over the last 13 years we have developed a diverse following and become known for quality and attention to detail.
Since 2010, all Ampal hats, socks, beanies patches - everything - have been exclusively Made in USA. We search local jobbers and manufacturers for premium textiles and unique prints. Often, we find a single roll of deadstock material and make as many hats as we can from it. Being 100% hands on in all stages of development, for each hat, allows us to ensure the highest level of quality.
"Made Like They Used To" is more than just a saying for us. Its how we try to make every product that we release. "Back in the day" clothing & most products were built to last, not disposable purchases that don't make it a year. We have a personal collection of Ampal hats that have seen years of adventures & abuse - they all have a great worn character, like a great old pair of jeans, but still have a few more years of sun protection in them.
Distinguished Goods for Lovers of the Outdoors & Roads Less Traveled.
Made Like They Used To in Los Angeles, CA. USA
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WILD HORSES Strapback - 100% Cotton Indigo "Sea" Canvas Upper- Vtg. Style Printed Patch / Leather Closure- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Western Striped Underbrim /...
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ALOHA Socks Navy Custom Ampal Bamboo Cotton Socks Bamboo Cotton Blend Woven Design Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability Arch Compression Band for...
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WAX II Snapback - Olive - Real Waxed 100% Cotton Canvas Upper- 100% Cotton Microherringbone Inside Lining- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Adj. Snapback Closure- "First in...
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SUN FACE Strapback - Unstructured Wool Blend Upper- Vtg. Blanket Stripe Underbrim & Front Lining- Zuni Inlaid Silver work Inspired Embroidery I spent a few weeks in the...
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CHIMAYO Strapback - Unstructured Wool Blend Upper- Vtg. Blanket Stripe Underbrim & Front Lining- Chimayo Inspired Embroidery I spent a few weeks in the Southwest earlier...
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MENTAL SLAVERY Strapback - Unstructured Cotton Micro Herringbone Upper- Vtg. Woven Sunset Stripe Underbrim- Leather Strapback Unplug your life, enjoy the outdoors, restore the balance....
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THE LONE SURFER Strapback - Wool Blend Upper- Vtg. Style Printed Felt Patch- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Deadstock Bedford Cloth Underbrim / Front Lining The Lone...
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DON'T THINK TWICE Wool Strapback - Wool Blend Upper- Vtg. Style Printed Felt Patch- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- 100% Cotton Micro-herringbone Under Brim & Inside Lining We redid...
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NATURE WAS HERE II Strapback Deadstock Cotton Blend Basketweave Twill Upper Deadstock Japanese Blanket Stripe Flannel Under Brim & Inside Lining Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper...
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POPPY Socks Custom Ampal Bamboo Cotton Socks Bamboo Cotton Blend Woven Original Thunderbird Design Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability Traditional Ribbed Upper...
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ANTI-SOCIAL SURF CLUB II Snapback - Navy - Premium 100% Cotton Bedford Cord Upper- Vtg. Style Cotton Embroidered Patch- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Woven Striped...
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ANTI-SOCIAL SURF CLUB II Snapback - Black - Premium 100% Cotton Bedford Cord Upper- Vtg. Style Cotton Embroidered Patch- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Woven...
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WILD PLACES Strapback - Safety Orange - Koolnit 3M Diamond Knit Tech Upper - 100% Nylon w/ DWR Coating Brim - Adjustable Outdoors Style Nylon Strapback...
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DEATH GLIDE Strapback - 100% Micro Herringbone Upper- Front Embroidery / Leather Strapback- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Woven Stripe Underbrim Death rides a 13'...
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DEAD FLOWERS Strapback - Black - 100% Cotton Bedford Cloth Upper- Front Embroidery / Leather Closure- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper- Basketweave Twill Underbrim / Front Lining ...
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MIDNIGHT DESERT Socks Custom Ampal Woven Casual Socks Cotton Blend Woven Design We did not want to do printed socks. Printing on a woven,...
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MIDNIGHT Island Socks Custom Ampal Woven Casual Socks Cotton Blend Woven Design We did not want to do printed socks. Printing on a woven, is...
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FOREST Socks Custom Ampal Woven Casual Socks Cotton Blend Woven Design At least your feet, can be in a better place... We did...
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T-BIRD Socks - Navy Custom Ampal Bamboo Cotton Socks Bamboo Cotton Blend Woven Original Thunderbird Design Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability Arch Compression...
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T-BIRD Socks - Charcoal Custom Ampal Bamboo Cotton Socks Bamboo Cotton Blend Woven Original Thunderbird Design Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability Arch...
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REAPER Socks - Blue Custom Ampal x Jason Redwood Bamboo Cotton Socks Bamboo Cotton Blend Woven Design Thicker Full Pad Style Arch Compression Band for Support Traditional...
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HEATHER T-BIRD Socks Custom Ampal Heathered Cotton Socks - Heathered Cotton Blend- Woven Stripes- Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding- Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability- Traditional Ribbed Upper The new...
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HEATHER SUN BURST Socks Custom Ampal Heathered Cotton Socks - Heathered Cotton Blend- Woven Stripes- Half Pad Sole/Toe/Heel Padding- Mesh Upper Footbed for Breathability- Traditional Ribbed Upper ...
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WILD PLACES Strapback - Olive - Koolnit 3M Diamond Knit Tech Upper - 100% Nylon w/ DWR Coating Brim - Adjustable Outdoors Style Nylon Strapback "Wild...
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DUKE Strapback Deadstock Cotton Blend Basketweave Twill Upper Vtg. Woven Stripe Under Brim & Inside Lining Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper Adj. Leather Strapback Vtg. Style Felt...
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SHOULDA BEEN HERE Strapback - 100% Cotton Mil Style Herringbone Upper- Deadstock Basketweave Twill Underbrim & Front Lining- Embroidered Felt Applique- Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper R.I.P....
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HOT CURL Strapback Deadstock Cotton Blend Bull Twill Upper Deadstock Cotton Blend Basketweave Twill Under Brim & Inside Lining Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper Adj. Leather Strapback...
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