Oysterman in Acorn Waxed Canvas corduroy Finished with a leather hat

Finished with a leather hat band

It’s hard to beat Merino wool — one of the original performance fabrics

Short sleeves mean you can wear this top all year round

plus a pointed marlinspike

generating a dedicated following over the six decades it was sold in the United States

Oysterman in Acorn Waxed Canvas corduroy Finished with a leather hatQuaker Marine Supplys founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose built items, the Oysterman developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is long. At 4 3 4 long, the Oystermans brim is 50% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long. The black shiny material on the brim is