Driven by a headwear market that seemed limited and stale at the time, The Ampal Creative launched it's first full collection in 2007. Over the last 12 years we have developed a diverse following and become known for quality and attention to detail.

Since 2010, all Ampal hats, socks, beanies patches- everything - has been exclusively Made in USA. We search local jobbers and manufactures for premium textiles and unique prints. Often, we find a single roll of deadstock material and make as many hats as we can from it. Being 100% hands on in all stages of development, for each hat, allows us to ensure the highest level of quality

1983, Fay Ave, Wind-an-Sea, San Diego, Los Angeles, California, New York Bagel Dad, Japan Sushi Mom, Surf Trips, Mind Trips, Road Trips, Tropical Dreams, Logs, Fishes, Quads, Bikes, Motorcycles, Kustom Kars, Rock, Rockers, Punk, Hip Hop, Sweaty Dance Music, Local Cuisines, Culinary Arts, Photography, Design, Hand-painted Letters, Spray Painted Letters, Street Art, Lowbrow, Pop Art, Warhol, Haring, Twist, Giant, Black Tie, Leather Jackets, Tailored Jeans, Proper Shoes, Vans, Hats, Moscot, Crap, Vintage & Customs.

1980, quiet campfire nights to loud stadium bleachers, bad country music, cheap beers, leave it better than you found it, Little League, Highschool Ball, College Baseball, MLB, Dodgers over everyone, resentful Sacramento Kings fan, upland hunting, big game chasing, mushroom foraging, trout in the net, hoppers, dries, streamers and nymphs, mountain streams to valley tailwaters, backyard gardening, bourbon sipping, family dinners, vintage Guild acoustic, bad cook worse carpenter, Dexter, kids & wife.