American Needle
Indian Motorcycle Orville Cap
The Indian Motorcycle Orville Cap is a trucker-style cap with a soft structured crown, featuring a pigment-washed cotton twill front and soft mesh sides and back. It includes a distressed, pre-curved visor, an embroidered Indian Motorcycle logo patch on the front, and an inner sweatband. The cap is finished with a snapback closure for an adjustable fit.
- Material
- Pigment washed cotton twill with mesh sides and back
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Pigment washed cotton twill trucker cap with distressed details and embroidered logo.
Soft structured crown, mesh sides and back, pre-curved visor, snapback closure.
- Material
- Pigment washed cotton twill with mesh sides and back
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- American Needle at Djab
- Trucker cap with soft structured crown
- Pigment washed cotton twill
- Soft mesh sides and back
- Distressed details
- Embroidered logo patch on front
- Pre-curved visor
- Inner sweatband
- Snapback
Product Insights
This cap carries dual heritage from Indian Motorcycle (1901) and American Needle (1918), delivering a vintage aesthetic with a distressed finish that fades uniquely over time. The pigment-washed cotton feels soft from first wear and continues to soften, while the pre-curved visor eliminates forehead pressure and the flexible crown with mesh back ensures a cool, low-profile fit, offering better breathability than foam-front trucker hats. However, the mesh and cotton provide minimal sun protection, requiring sunscreen. Priced at a sale price of $29.95 CAD, it undercuts the brand's US price and matches non-licensed alternatives; care instructions (hand wash, air dry) help preserve shape and slow the intentional fading.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Carries dual heritage from Indian Motorcycle (1901) and American Needle (1918).
- Vintage aesthetic
- Distressed finish mimics worn-in riding gear and fades uniquely over time.
- Aging
- Pigment wash gives each cap a broken-in look that fades uniquely into a one-of-a-kind patina.
- Visor
- Pre-curved visor spreads contact evenly, eliminating forehead pressure points.
- Comfort
- Flexible crown and mesh back ensure a cool, low-profile fit for all-day wear.
- Feel
- Pigment-washed cotton feels soft from first wear and continues to soften with age.
- Breathability
- Mesh back and soft front keep you cooler than foam-front trucker hats.
- Sun protection
- This cap does not advertise UV protection; its pigment-washed cotton twill and mesh typically provide minimal sun protection without a UV-rated coating.
- Price advantage
- $29.95 CAD sale price beats brand's US price and matches non-licensed cap prices.
- Care
- Hand wash with mild detergent and air dry to preserve shape and slow fading.
- Fading
- Cap's faded look is intentional and deepens uniquely; care routine can regulate fading pace.
- Colorway
- The cap is offered in a stone-and-navy pigment-washed colorway that gives it a muted, faded look suitable for everyday wear.
- Fit range
- The soft structured crown and mesh side panels give the one-size design extra forgiveness for heads near the edges of the size range.
- Sweat management
- An inner sweatband wicks away sweat so the cap does not become soaked during long rides.
- Value
- The cap brings American Needle's century-deep licensed-headwear pedigree down to a price zone shared by unlicensed, fast-fashion trucker caps.
Product record
- Title
- Indian Motorcycle Orville Cap
- Brand
- American Needle
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Indian Motorcycle Orville Cap: Choose this if you want a soft-structured trucker cap with breathable mesh sides and back, an adjustable snapback strap, and a pre-curved visor with an inner sweatband. It is made of pigment washed cotton twill (55% cotton, 45% polyester) in Navy/Midnight Blue with an embroidered Indian Motorcycle logo patch on the front, and it comes in one size. Note that its distressed details include intentional frayed edges and two small worn holes near the front of the brim, so it suits someone who wants a deliberately worn-in look.[1,2] | Chevy Raglan Bones Cap: Choose this if you want a trucker cap with a soft structured crown, breathable mesh sides and back, and a pigment-washed cotton twill front for a worn-in look. It suits fans of licensed Chevrolet styling, with an embroidered front patch, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strapback with an antique brass-style metal buckle. It comes in one size in black, made of 55% cotton and 45% polyester, with an inner sweatband.[3,4] | Washed Ford Motor Co. Detroit Cap: Choose this if you want a laid-back, vintage-look baseball cap: it is made of 100% cotton canvas with a washed finish, a 5-panel design with a slightly structured front, a slightly curved visor, embroidered ventilation eyelets, an inner sweatband, and an embroidered felt Ford Motor Co. Detroit logo patch. The snapback closure makes it easily adjustable, and it comes in a single one-size variant in Black. Note that the one-size, single-color offering means there is no alternative fit or colorway within this listing.[5] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Six-panel trucker-style cap shown in a three-quarter front-right view with a fabric front and mesh back, a curved distressed brim, and a rectangular embroidered patch on the front panel.
- Crown constructionRounded six-panel crown with visible stitching lines converging at a small covered button on top; front two panels are solid fabric and rear panels are mesh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Front panel materialDense woven fabric front panels in a dark desaturated blue or navy finish with contrast topstitching.
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x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Rear panelsBeige/tan open-weave mesh forming the back half of the cap, visible grid texture and slight sheen.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Brim shape and distressingCurved brim with visible frayed/distressed edge details and two small elongated worn holes near the front edge; multiple rows of contrast stitching on top of the brim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Front patchRectangular embroidered patch sewn to the center-left of the front panel with a raised off-white border and red background.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Patch text line 1“Indian”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.37 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Patch text line 2“MOTORCYCLE”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Patch text line 3“SALES & SERVICE”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - EyeletsSmall stitched eyelets visible on the front panels, matching the navy fabric color.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium) - Top buttonCovered fabric button at crown apex in the same navy fabric as the front panels.
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x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the cap; three-quarter front-right angle, even diffuse lighting, and slight depth from shadow on the left underside of the brim.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view of the cap placed on a flat surface with the brim pointing slightly toward the lower-left corner of the image.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray neutral background and surface with a soft shadow under the cap indicating studio lighting.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows and slight specular highlights on the mesh back.
Colors
navy· front panels (crown and brim)#3C333Cbeige mesh· mesh back panels#D3C3B4patch red· front rectangular patch background#CB0225yellow-gold· patch letteringoff-white· patch border and brim stitching- Crown constructionRounded six-panel crown with visible stitching lines converging at a small covered button on top; front two panels are solid fabric and rear panels are mesh.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a trucker-style cap showing a beige open-weave mesh crown, a navy curved visor with concentric white stitching, a beige plastic snapback strap and a small red fabric tag at the strap end.
- Mesh crownOpen-weave woven mesh crown covering the back and sides of the cap; fabric appears slightly translucent with visible rectangular mesh openings and sewn vertical seams where panels meet.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Top buttonSmall round fabric-covered button at the crown apex in a dark navy color matching the visor.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Visor constructionCurved navy visor with multiple visible concentric rows of white topstitching and a textured fabric surface on top.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.57 · w 0.36 · h 0.25 (high) - Snapback strapBeige plastic adjustable snapback strap with round peg adjustment holes and matching peg; strap is partially threaded through the rear opening.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.35 · h 0.16 (high) - Red fabric tagSmall vertical red fabric tag sewn to the left end of the snapback strap at the rear opening.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Tag text“Indian”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Rear opening shapeHorizontal oval rear head opening created by the lower edge of the mesh crown and the snapback strap, with visible inner cap lining edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Lower edge finishLower hem of the mesh crown shows a slightly thicker stitched edge band following the cap curve.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.70 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph showing the rear three-quarter view on a light gray background with a soft shadow under the cap and neutral, even lighting.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter angle with the cap positioned lower center of the frame and the visor pointing to the right edge of the image.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and a subtle diffuse shadow beneath the cap indicating soft studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even illumination with minimal specular highlights and gentle shadowing that reveals mesh texture.
Colors
light beige· mesh crown#D3C3B4navy· visor#36323Anavy· top buttonbeige· snapback strap#D2C3B4red· fabric tagwhite· visor stitching- Mesh crownOpen-weave woven mesh crown covering the back and sides of the cap; fabric appears slightly translucent with visible rectangular mesh openings and sewn vertical seams where panels meet.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- American Needle
Orville Hat – Indian Motorcycle
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Very satisfied
Very satisfied with my purchase. Love the style and the fit. I recommend.