Royal Blue/White Mesh.

Chambray 6-panel foam.

I’ve always been inspired by the Stars & Stripes. By the idea that ANYONE can come to this nation, work hard and make it. This romantic idea about The American Dream, right? And it’s not lost on me that this is a problematic thing. The American flag means so many things to so many people. Sometimes, it’s used as a beacon of safety. Sometimes, it’s used as a shining light of justice. Sometimes, it’s used as a peace keeper.

And let’s not forget, ever, that sometimes it’s used as a weapon. As a symbol of oppression, aggression and stubbornness. That’s problematic. That makes me uneasy. That’s not where my heart is, or has ever been.

My family came here from Poland in the late 1800s. And no one really knows the story of why. I like to think America offered the Drapala family opportunities. All the way back to my youth, the stars & bars represented a land of opportunity, liberty, freedom of speech, the fight for equality, the fight for fairness, the fight for progress, scientific innovations, and doing right by your neighbor, and neighbors in countries nears us and far away.

And that’s what this design about.

The DDC approves this message.

01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Colors inspired by stars & stripes.
03. “DDC Stars & Stripes - Royal Blue/White Mesh” is durable cotton twill up front, mesh out back!
04. “DDC Stars & Stripes - Chambray” is 6-panel foam construction. Burly!
05. Sized for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. “Snapback” adjuster in the back. None of that “fitted’ bullshit here. 08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)

Colorways

Royal Blue/White Mesh $33.99 USD Chambray 6-Panel Foam $33.99 USD

The souvenir patch version! 01. Durable embroidery. Long lasting.
02. 2.5” wide x 3.5” tall in dimension.
03. Red, white and blue colorway.
04. Inspired by immigrants taking the pledge!
05. Manufactured by our Portland buddies at Brewery Outfitters.
06. Great for backpack, jean jacket, fatigues, rucksack, feed-n-seed caps and many other spirited uses.
07. In stock forever. As long humans walk the earth.
$7.99 Shipping Included!!! (U.S.A.)

The decal! 01. Printed on thick, weather proof vinyl. Serious adhesives.
02. Colors inspired by the stars & stripes.
03. 2.75” tall x 5.5” wide in dimension. Big!
04. Proudly printed by the human beings of Diesel Fuel Prints!
$3.99 Shipping Included!!! (U.S.A.)

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