We plan and create items under the name “RAL” that we think would be absolutely great to have while riding a bike, but that we just can't seem to find anywhere else. RAL is truly clothing designed for the JUST FUN cyclist.
We have updated the RAL CAP with new patterns. In addition to our popular previous designs, Tacos and Camera have just been added!!
RAL CAP
There are things that are essential to our lives.
We have our fair share of material desires as curiosity leads us, but good friends, good music, and delicious food—plus being able to ride a bike—are usually enough to make every day a happy one.
In a life like that, while we do care about fashion and hairstyles, when you want to spend a full 24 hours just having fun, you want something you can wake up, throw on with messy hair, and head out the door. Don't you want something like that? It would be even better if it was something you could wear without worry during overnight camping trips or hiking excursions.
So, to turn those daydreams into reality, we designed this cap from the perspective of a cyclist.
- A standard baseball cap style you can wear every day
- A comfortable fit that doesn't get in the way under a helmet
- Designed with a brim you can flip up, for instance when it's windy
- A drawcord back that is easy to adjust
- Quick-drying fabric that works for camping and hiking, too
The RAL CAP is a baseball cap packed to the brim with our desires.
A baseball cap you can wear every day
Styles that are too trendy can feel a bit intimidating, but with a baseball cap, you don't have to worry about that—it matches any style. We created our own original pattern for this standard six-panel baseball cap.
A comfortable fit that doesn't get in the way under a helmet
When you want to wear a helmet, the thickness of a hat becomes a real concern. The better the fit of your helmet, the more likely you are to feel lumps or some kind of discomfort from a cap. That's why we eliminated as much of the hat's inner structure as possible to keep it light and soft. We tested it many times, so you should find it very comfortable to wear.
Designed with a flip-up brim
I’m sure many of you have had the experience of your hat suddenly being blown away by a gust of wind. It's often better to have a brim that can be flipped up like a cycling cap when it's windy or because of the sun. So, we designed it with a uniquely cyclist perspective.
Easy-to-adjust drawcord back
The ideal fit changes depending on the situation, like when you want to flip the brim up while riding or when you want to relax in a cafe. Sometimes you prefer a tighter fit, and other times a looser one; your needs change throughout the day. To make it easy to adjust the fit, we added a drawcord closure.
Authentic fabric that works for camping and hiking
For the fabric, we used a thin 60/40 cloth (a high-density weave of 60% cotton and 40% nylon). It is a material that is more abrasion-resistant than 100% nylon and features excellent water repellency and breathability.
Made in Local…
We want to create the things we want within sight, with people we know and trust. For RAL products made in Japan, we are planning to have the manufacturing process carried out as much as possible in the Tokai region, centered on Aichi and Gifu prefectures.
For this cap, we asked an embroidery factory in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture to do the embroidery, and entrusted the sewing to a small hat workshop in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture.
Over the last 30 years, the manufacturing landscape has changed significantly, and the number of domestic manufacturing sites in Japan has decreased dramatically. However, there are still many clothing manufacturing sites remaining within a one-hour drive of where we live, centered around Gifu Prefecture.
Bicycles are the best way to travel locally, and we believe bike shops are crucial hubs that contribute to local infrastructure, serving as "local support shops." Having grown up in that culture, we want to create products with a "local-first" mentality.
RAL CAP
Material: Cotton 60%, Nylon 40% (60/40 Cloth)
Size: Free
Made in Japan, Aichi, Ichinomiya
Price: 6,380 yen (tax included)