Small-batch outdoor gear, made by hand.
Ministry of Culture is a one-woman studio making colorful hats, bags, and clothing from natural, deadstock, recycled, and upcycled materials.
This 5-panel hat features a modern camo take with hidden abstract/geometric flowers hidden in the print. It is made from medium-weight cotton twill. The front panel is caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner.
The hat has a coordinating adjustable snap-back closure and a black interior sweatband. The brims are made with an industry-standard, moldable material that provides great sun protection and lets you easily shape the brim to your liking.
Sizing:
Our hats generally measure about 22 1/2-22 5/8" around when the snapback is fully closed. They can adjust to be approximately 1" larger.
Some fabrics have more stretch than others and can vary slightly in fit. Waxed canvas hats have the least stretch, while fleece hats tend to have the most. This cotton blend has medium stretch and is one of the most breathable fabrics we offer for summery hats.
Feel free to message me with any specific questions, and I would be happy to help you find the best fit.
I sew all hats individually in my studio, and I generally make them in limited-quantity small batches.
**Please note that the pattern layout of this design will vary from hat to hat. Each one is cut and sewn individually, so it will be slightly different from the hat shown in the pictures. Making your hat truly unique!
Handmade in the USA
The Willoughby Hoodie
Delivering dependable mid-layer insulation and wicking, the Willoughby Hoodie makes an excellent top on the trail and around town. The quilted look of the Polartec® Power Air™ is not only stylish and warm but the first fabric technology engineered to reduce fiber shedding - minimizing microplastics released into the environment. By encapsulating the lofted fibers within each layer, this new fabric offers advanced thermal efficiency that sheds five times less than other premium 'mid-layer' weight fabrics while maintaining a similar warmth rating to traditional 200-weight Polartec® fleece and is made in the USA!
Specs & Features
· Polartec Power Air Fabric has a Quilted Look
This unique knit fabric is made of 100% recycled polyester and is soft, breathable, and warm. Power Air’s two distinct surfaces offer more design versatility than most insulation, helping prevent pilling and promoting easy layering with other materials.
· Generous Hood Fits over Most Caps
Classic hoodie shape with a generously sized hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap, and the front can be pulled up for additional wind protection and face coverage.
· Kangaroo Pocket
Classic hoodie kangaroo pocket with contrasting soft elastic trim.
· Longer Sleeves for added warmth
Longer sleeves with soft power grid cuffs provide added protection on the backs of your hands. The raglan-style sleeves allow for a greater range of motion.
· Fit Details/ Style
Relaxed fit for comfort and mobility. The high-low hem provides added seat protection and coverage.
· Country of Origin -USA
Handmade in my studio, from USA-made materials.
· Care
Machine wash cold with your favorite eco-friendly detergent and hang to dry. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean.
*Pictures are for style reference only. The first person pictured is 5’7” and wearing the XL, and the person on Skis is 5’ 9” and wearing a Medium.
It is made from a mid-weight cotton canvas screenprinted with a different size and color checkerboard pattern. The front panel is caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner.
The hat has a coordinating adjustable snap-back closure and a black interior sweatband. The brims are made with an industry-standard moldable material that provides great sun protection, making the hat brims easily shaped to your liking.
Sizing:
My hats generally measure about 22 1/2-22 5/8" around when the snapback is fully closed. They can adjust to be approximately 1" larger.
Some fabrics have more stretch than others and can vary slightly in fit. The waxed canvas hats have the least stretch, while the fleece hats tend to have the most. This cotton fabric blend has a medium amount of stretch and is one of the most breathable fabrics we offer for summery hats.
Feel free to message me with any specific questions, and I would be happy to help you find the best fit.
All hats are individually sewn and usually made to order in limited quantities.
**Please note that the pattern layout of this design will vary from hat to hat. Each one is cut and sewn individually and will be slightly different from the hat shown in the pictures. Making your hat truly unique!
Handmade in the USA
This 5-panel hat features an all-over checkerboard in light brown on a cream background. It is made from medium-weight cotton twill. The front panel is caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner.
The hat has a coordinating adjustable snap-back closure and a black interior sweatband. The brims are made with an industry-standard, moldable material that provides great sun protection and lets you easily shape the brim to your liking.
Sizing:
Our hats generally measure about 22 1/2-22 5/8" around when the snapback is fully closed. They can adjust to be approximately 1" larger.
Some fabrics have more stretch than others and can vary slightly in fit. Waxed canvas hats have the least stretch, while fleece hats tend to have the most. This cotton blend has medium stretch and is one of the most breathable fabrics we offer for summery hats.
Feel free to message me with any specific questions, and I would be happy to help you find the best fit.
I sew all hats individually in my studio, and I generally make them in limited-quantity small batches.
**Please note that the pattern layout of this design will vary from hat to hat. Each one is cut and sewn individually, so it will be slightly different from the hat shown in the pictures. Making your hat truly unique!
Handmade in the USA
This handmade 6-panel, triangle-front cap is made from a reinforced cotton-and-linen blend with a bright watermelon print on a natural speckled background. It has a coordinating paracord rope accent. A new addition to the collection, this style hat sits up a little higher on the head than our original 5-panel style.
The front panel is made from my signature caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner. The cotton canvas hat has an adjustable plastic snap-back closure and a black fabric sweatband for a comfortable fit.
The brim is industry-standard, flexible, lightweight plastic and can be bent and molded into your desired shape. The underbrim is made from caramel-colored canvas that matches the front panel.
I sew all hats individually in my studio, and I make them in limited-quantity, small batches. Because each hat is handmade, the fabric pattern layout may differ from the photo shown.
Made in the USA
This handmade 6-panel, triangle-front cap is made from a reinforced cotton-and-linen blend with a bright watermelon print on a natural speckled background. It has a coordinating paracord rope accent. A new addition to the collection, this style hat sits up a little higher on the head than our original 5-panel style.
The front panel is made from my signature caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner. The cotton canvas hat has an adjustable plastic snap-back closure and a black fabric sweatband for a comfortable fit.
The brim is industry-standard, flexible, lightweight plastic and can be bent and molded into your desired shape. The underbrim is made from caramel-colored canvas that matches the front panel.
I sew all hats individually in my studio, and I make them in limited-quantity, small batches. Because each hat is handmade, the fabric pattern layout may differ from the photo shown.
Made in the USA
This 5-panel hat features an all-over print of vibrant pop-art mushrooms on a black background. It is made from medium-weight cotton with a cotton lining. The front panel is caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner.
The hat has a coordinating neon green adjustable snap-back closure and a black interior sweatband. The brims are made with an industry-standard, moldable material that provides great sun protection and lets you easily shape the brim to your liking.
Sizing:
Our hats generally measure about 22 1/2-22 5/8" around when the snapback is fully closed. They can adjust to be approximately 1" larger.
Some fabrics have more stretch than others and can vary slightly in fit. Waxed canvas hats have the least stretch, while fleece hats tend to have the most. This cotton blend has medium stretch and is one of the most breathable fabrics we offer for summery hats.
Feel free to message me with any specific questions, and I would be happy to help you find the best fit.
I sew all hats individually in my studio, and I generally make them in limited-quantity small batches.
**Please note that the pattern layout of this design will vary from hat to hat. Each one is cut and sewn individually, so it will be slightly different from the hat shown in the pictures. Making your hat truly unique!
Handmade in the USA
Built for performance and style, this handmade five-panel hat is designed to take on any adventure that lies ahead of you. Made from recycled performance grid fleece and cotton canvas, this hat is breathable but tough enough to take a beating. Fits snugly against the head with a short, soft brim. The soft gird fleece band around the back folds down to cover your ears and neck, ideal for use in the backcountry, or under a bike helmet, or for use when trail running, hiking, or fishing in colder climates. The micro brim provides you sun protection with minimal bulk while the body of the hat is soft enough to be folded and packed into a backpack.
The thin black buckle closure sits flat against the head and underneath where most bike helmets have their adjuster and can slide under most ski/ snowboard helmets.
The front panel is blacka canvas and features a black and white woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper right corner. The interior is finished with a black sweatband for extra comfort.
Fabric:
Polartec PowerGrid Jersey
Odor Resist
Quick Dry
Estimated Weight/Yard: .75 lb
Contents: 90% Polyester, 10% Elastane
Country of Origin: USA
10 oz Duck Canvas
100% cotton canvas
Rugged and durable
Front panel is interfaced for extra structure
Country of Origin: USA
All hats are made individually in my studio, in limited quantity, using minimal waste and ethical practices.
This hat is made from 14-wale cotton corduroy in navy blue with extra soft sherpa fleece on the interior of the earflaps that can be secured on top of the hat with olive green camo-like paracord ties. The corduroy fabric is 100% cotton and breathable, making for a great 3 season hat.
The front panel is a caramel-colored canvas and features a woven Ministry of Culture logo in the upper corner. Fuzzy ear flaps keep you warm when out and about during the winter months and can be tied on top of your head when not in use. The hat has an adjustable hunter-green plastic snap-back closure and a black interior sweatband.
The brims are made with an industry-standard moldable brim that provides excellent sun protection, making the brims of the hats easily shaped to your liking.
The hats measure approximately 22.5 inches (a little more than 57 cm) in circumference and can be adjusted with the snapback about 1 - 1.25 inches (2.5 -2.75 cm) larger. If you have any questions about sizing/fit please feel free to send me a message with any specifics.
All hats are sewn individually by me in my studio and are usually made to order in limited quantities.
Handmade in the USA
This 5-panel hat features an underwater-inspired print with fish swimming through a patterned slate blue background. The fish blend into the design, creating a subtle mix of color and texture. A caramel-colored canvas front panel adds contrast, finished with a woven Ministry of Culture logo label.
Like a school of fish disappearing into the kelp, this print is full of surprises…like snorkeling through a coral reef after someone turned the color saturation all the way up.
The hat features an adjustable plastic snapback closure for a customizable fit and a soft black interior sweatband for all-day comfort. The brim is constructed using an industry-standard moldable insert that provides excellent sun protection while allowing you to shape it to your preferred curve.
Sizing
Most of my hats measure approximately 22½–22⅝ inches in circumference with the snapback fully closed and can adjust about 1 inch larger.
Because different fabrics behave differently, fit can vary slightly from hat to hat. Waxed canvas styles have the least amount of stretch, while fleece styles have the most. This cotton canvas falls somewhere in the middle—comfortable, breathable, and well-suited for warm-weather adventures.
If you're unsure about sizing, feel free to send me a message. I'm always happy to help you find the best fit.
Each hat is individually cut, sewn, and finished in my studio in small batches. Because every hat is made by hand, pattern placement will vary slightly from the photos shown. No two hats are exactly alike.
Handmade in the USA.