The Acrylic Watch Hat is one of Carhartt WIP’s staple pieces, knit from warm acrylic yarn in a stretchy rib stitch that ensures comfort and a fit suitable for everyone. Carhartt born in 1889 and it was founded by Hamilton Carhartt in Detroit, Michigan. The original Detroit clothier that made affordable workwear for the railroad workers, citing “Honest value for an honest dollar.” In 1989, Edwin and Salomée Faeh the founders of Carhartt WIP align their clothing with prominent sub-cultures of urban life such as skateboarding, graffiti and hip-hop music. In fact, there’s an entire culture that’s enveloped around the WIP brand that’s become synonymous with the disaffected global youth.