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Surf City OG Trucker Hat

Surf City OG Trucker Hat

Regular price $28.00 USD
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Built for the locals, longtime visitors, and anyone who remembers the Surf City that existed before the skyline began to change, the Surf City OG Trucker Hat pairs local coastal history with a classic black-and-white trucker silhouette.

This hat features the Surf City OG design applied to the center front panel using a premium black DTF transfer. The circular artwork includes the words “Surf City” and “North Carolina,” along with a surfboard, pirate flag, shoreline details, and the town’s former swing bridge.

The bold monochrome design stands out cleanly against the white front panel, while the black bill and breathable mesh back give the hat a rugged, versatile finish that works on and off the water.

Its lightweight polyester construction, two front ventilation eyelets, and ventilated mesh back make it well suited for surf checks, beach days, boating, fishing, local events, coastal travel, and everyday casual wear. An adjustable snapback closure provides a comfortable fit for most adults.

One size fits most adults.

Graphic appearance and placement may vary slightly due to the DTF application process and individual hat construction.

Specifications

Product Type: Trucker Hat

Design: Surf City OG

Fit: One size fits most adults

Style: Mesh-back trucker hat

Material: 100% polyester front panel with mesh back

Production Method: DTF

Graphic Application: DTF artwork on front panel

Design Placement: Front panel

Best For: Surf checks, beach days, boating, fishing, travel, outdoor use, and everyday casual wear

How to Use

How to Use

  • Select your hat design.
  • Adjust the back closure for fit.
  • Wear for beach days, surf checks, fishing, boating, travel, outdoor use, or everyday casual wear.


Care Instructions

  • Hand wash in cold water.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Line dry only.
  • Do not dry clean.
  • Iron only if needed using high heat with no steam.
  • Avoid direct heat on the printed area unless properly protected.

Story Behind the Design

Surf City OG was created as a tribute to the version of Surf City remembered by the people who knew it before the new bridge, rapid growth, and changing skyline. At the center of the design is the old Surf City swing bridge, a landmark that once connected the mainland to Topsail Island and became part of the town’s everyday rhythm. Traffic stopped, boats passed, and locals waited—sometimes patiently, sometimes not—but the bridge became inseparable from the character of the place. The surfboard represents the coastal lifestyle that continues to define Surf City, while the pirate flag brings in Topsail history, local attitude, and a little Dead Reckoning edge. Together, the elements reflect a town shaped by the water, the people who grew up around it, and the memories carried forward even after familiar landmarks disappear. Surf City OG is for the locals, longtime visitors, and anyone who understands that the bridge was never just a way across the water. It was part of the town.
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