Although I am familiar with Carhartt products, I thought this hat would be your average quality style trucker hat. I bought the hat just to wear to work and keep cool for that reason. When the hat arrived, I was highly surprised at it's quality. The material in the front was rugged feeling like a pair of Carhartt pants and the hat's bill already had a perfect curve. Not too much and just enough, so I never had to adjust it. The hat breathes well and looks very nice! I get asked all the time "where did I get it from".....so that is proof of its quality and style.