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There are three kinds of people where New Era hats are concerned:
Even if you fall into the second or third category, the chances are pretty good that you have seen a New Era hat and would probably even recognize it if someone pointed it out to you. Wildly popular, the New Era brand has a long history in the American hats and sports world.
A Brief History
Believe it or not, the New Era Hat Company has been around for a hundred years this year! Ehrhardt Koch started it in Buffalo, New York, with just a few employees and a couple thousand dollars. By keeping up with the current styles, creating a quality product, and aggressively “pitching” their hats to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, by 1993, New Era hats became the only licensed hat for the MLB. Now, 27 years later, the New Era Hat company has exclusive rights to MLB, NFL, NBA, Australia’s Big Bash League, and the Canadian Football League, in addition to other, smaller deals. It’s safe to say that New Era hats are the alpha male of the headgear world.
What do the different styles numbers mean?
As you’re getting acquainted with the New Era hats, the first thing you’ll notice is the somewhat cryptic code for the different types of hats they offer. Below is a table to help you compare the various cap styles and their characteristic attributes.
Style | Sizing | Brim | Sticker | Crown | Other |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
59FIFTY | Fitted | Flat | Yes | Rigid, reinforced panels to help keep the shape | |
9FIFTY | Snapback | Flat | Yes | Rigid, reinforced panels to help keep the shape | |
39THIRTY | Stretchy sweatband | Curved | Yes | Rigid, reinforced panels to help keep the shape | |
9FORTY | Adjustable with buckle or Velcro | Curved | Yes | Rigid, reinforced panels to help keep the shape | |
9TWENTY | Adjustable with buckle or Velcro | Curved | Yes | Soft, non-reinforced | |
29TWENTY | Fitted | Curved | Yes | Soft, non-reinforced | Throwback logos |
9TWENTY | Fitted | Flat | Yes | Soft, non-reinforced | Throwback logos |
Trucker | Snapback | Curved | Yes | Form reinforced crown with surrounding mesh panels |
New Era doesn’t only make baseball caps, though that is what they are best known for. They also make bucket hats and knit hats.
What are the trademarks of a New Era hat?
Due to their popularity, it’s becoming more common to run into New Era hat impersonators, so be sure to know what you’re looking for. Keep in mind, though, that the knit and bucket hats may be missing a few of the characteristics that you are guaranteed to find on the official baseball hats.
New Era hats are highly recommended for a reason: they are just great hats! If you used to find yourself in the second or third category mentioned in first paragraph of this blog, hopefully now you can place yourself solidly in the first. If you’re in the market for a high-end ball cap, a New Era hat is an excellent product to wear both day-to-day and for special occasions.
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