Roo Nomad Traveller

Why Buy a Kangaroo Hat? For the same reasons why so many World-Class Athletes trust Kangaroo as the material they count on for peak performance. The unique attributes of Kangaroo leather make it ideal for crafting high performance athletic shoes & equipment, as well as the finest in light, luxurious, longer-lasting, Hats and accessories.

1/2 the Weight and Twice the Strength of Cow Hide. Australia is home to one of the most extreme climates in the World. Kangaroos commonly inhabit territories burdened by sparse food supplies and extreme heat. Lending to the Kangaroo’s hide being virtually fat free, and exceptionally strong. Resulting in Kangaroo leather being lighter, thinner, softer, and stronger than cow hide. Which in turn makes for a lighter, thinner, softer, stronger, cooler Hat, which does not become such a brick on your head over time.

Up to 3 Times the Wear Life. Ounce for ounce Kangaroo is the strongest leather in the World. Comparative testing done by the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) has determined that the tight fiber structure and greater tensile strength of Kangaroo leather delivers up to 3 times the wear life as a comparable Bovine (Cow) leather.

360-Degree Elasticity, No “Breaking-In” & Greater Resilience. Beneath the surface of this soft, light, luxurious leather is a highly uniform fiber structure, which gives the leather its superior strength, 360-degree elasticity, and excellent resilience against tears. Giving you a hat which is ready to wear, and wear. Unlike cow hide which stretches when pulled with the grain, but begins to weaken and tear when stretched against the grain, Kangaroo is more supple and resilient. Meaning your new Kangaroo will wear as comfortably on Day 1 as it will on Day 1000.

Responsibly & Sustainably Sourced to Conserve a National Treasure. The Kangaroo is the symbol of Australia. Not an endangered species, high-reproduction rates and a lack of natural predators can lead to over population over population, exhaustion of food supplies, starvation, and disease. Threatening the survival of these amazing creatures. To sustain strong, healthy Kangaroo populations, Australia has instituted a strict, federally controlled, culling program. It is from this conservation program that Jacaru legally and responsibly sources the finest leather from which to craft their luxurious leather goods. The Crocodile leather for the hatband is also legally and responsibly sourced from this non-endangered species.

Premium Leather From a Rugged Environment. Kangaroos live a life as rough and rugged as the land on which they live. Living in the wild, these uniquely Australian creatures get scratched and scarred from encounters with rocks, other Roo’s, Dingoes, and other dangers. Every hide bears the scratches, scars, and other blemishes of a life in the wild. That scar or scrape you find in your hat is not an “imperfection”, it is a unique reminder that your hat is as tough as Australia.

How Do I Select A Hat That Fits? There are 3 keys to selecting the right hat for you:

1. The hat must fit your eye. If you don’t like the look of the hat, if it does not match your sense of style, you are unlikely to wear it once you get it home. Only you can determine if a hat fits your eye.

2. The hat must fit your head. Your hat should hug your head, but not squeeze your head. Comfortably snug when sitting properly on your head is the correct fit. Only you can determine if a hat fits your head.

3. To get the right fit, start by measuring your head to determine your hat size. We can help you with that. See the Hat Sizing and Care information in the What to Know section of this site for more details.

We also invite you to visit one of our Cape Woolamai Outposts at one of the many Events at which we work around the country. There, you can view, touch, and try on a wide range of authentic Australian Hats; and consult with our knowledgeable team. Use our Find An Event digital assistant to find events where you can visit one of our Mobile Outposts.

Will My Hat Stretch or Shrink? Hats will rarely stretch. Over time, a hat may shrink some. How much depends in part on how it is maintained. See the Hat Sizing and Care information in the What to Know section of this site for more information. And you are always welcome to call the Cape Woolamai Team for personalized assistance.

You will see and feel the expert craftmanship. The Jacaru collection includes a wide range of Hats and accessories. The expert leather workers of Jacaru:

• Start with only the finest materials.
• Coupled with a catalog of classic & creative designs.
• To which they apply their talent and expertise honed over decades of experience.
• To create exceptional, well-fitting, comfortable, and durable headwear.
• Responsibly sourced & crafted in Australia by this family-owned Australian business.
• Brought to you by Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co., our family-owned American business, and backed by the Jacaru product warranty and the Cape Woolamai Performance Guarantee.