Papa Nui
A-26 Shinki Horsehide Cap
£179.17
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The Papa Nui A-26 Shinki Horsehide Cap is a beautiful limited edition mechanics style cap that is realised in Shinki Hikaku Horsehide. Shinki has a naturally rustic and antiqued grain and is a textured luxury hide that darkens and smooths with time and wear.
This cap is the perfect pairing with any A-2 aviators jacket and its colour is rich and deep and is offset with tonal stitching. A herringbone twill sweatband keeps the cap comfortable to wear and the pliable visor allows a nonchalant flip-up implying a devil may care attitude. Drawing inspiration from these Jet Jockeys and their custom caps, Papa Nui has worked closely with Japan’s finest leather facility in Himeji, Hyogo prefecture, and the John Lofgren Company to introduce the A-26 cap.
Available in a range of finishes: Rough Out, Veg Tan, Natural Veg Tan, Olive and Black Tea Core.
- Shinki horsehide construction
- Tonal stitching and poplin taping to match the lining of your A-2 flight jacket
- Japanese milled Herringbone Twill sweatband and silk milliners bow.
- New Papa Maru flag inner patch and Papa Nui rayon cotton labelling.
- Pliable flip up Visor.
- Special printed Olive drab Herringbone Twill keep bag.
- Made in Japan by the John Lofgren Bootmaker Co.
- Sizes Medium (57-58cm), Large (59-60cm), XL (61-62cm)
- Code
- 10639
- Colour
- Olive Drab, Black Tea Core, Natural Veg Tan, Rough Out, Veg Tan
Papa Nui size guide
With some exceptions, Papa Nui caps come in sizes Medium (57-58cm), Large (59-60cm) and X Large (60-62cm). To find out more about how to measure your head to get the sizing of your cap perfect, see this detailed article about Papa Nui sizing.
Watch caps and other special models come in one size. Because of the materials used, these will work for you if either Medium and Large size Papa Nui caps fit you comfortably.
Need more information on how to fine-tune the sizing of your Papa Nui cap? Our sizing page also contains information about how to stretch or shrink your cap. Before attempting to stretch or shrink your cap, please see the Care section to see if this is possible with your model.
| Size | Circumference |
|---|---|
| Medium | 57-58cm |
| Large | 59-60cm |
| X Large | 60-62cm |
Papa Nui Cap Co. stands as a testament to the power of authentic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded by John Tesoriero, this distinctive headwear brand transcends the typical boundaries of reproduction. The Papa creates caps that honour the resourceful spirit of servicemen while offering modern wearers something genuinely exceptional. Drawing from Tesoriero’s decades of experience in the heritage clothing industry and his extensive collection of vintage military pieces, Papa Nui represents a deep understanding of both historical significance and contemporary craftsmanship standards.
We aim to dispatch within 48 hours or two working days and normally ship three or four times each week. Tracked shipping starts at £6 within the UK and £15 internationally; the exact price is shown at checkout. Read our full shipping information.
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