Ideal Cap Company

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Word on the street is these are the best baseball caps available.

www.idealcapco.com/index.shtml

Really like the look of these plain cotton hats and plain wool hats

Murica. None of that imported stuff.

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1940's style Navy wool cap

And also in B&W because it's the 40's

[hopsbreath]

Jan 22, 2017 1:04:50 GMT -6 unnamed said:

Word on the street is these are the best baseball caps available.

www.idealcapco.com/index.shtml

Really like the look of these plain cotton hats and plain wool hats

Murica. None of that imported stuff.

I really like my Knickerbocker hats and Ideal caps look great too! By chance do you have one of each and can you provide a comparison?

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Nope, just the wool Ideal. Fit and details seem pretty nice though. The wool is a little thin, but feels soft.

[hopsbreath]

Leather sweat band and an unstructured crown are big selling points for me. How about that thin wool? Thinner than a New Era 5950? Might just have to take the plunge regardless.

[matt]

Mar 13, 2017 22:38:13 GMT -6 hopsbreath said:

Leather sweat band and an unstructured crown are big selling points for me. How about that thin wool? Thinner than a New Era 5950? Might just have to take the plunge regardless.

I have the Seattle Rainiers hat from Ideal Cap Co. I do like it a lot. Comparatively, I have that plus 3 others from Ebbets and a 5950. I'd have to say the wool isn't quite as thin as my 5950 Boston Braves hat. It's more in-line with the Ebbets. All of my Ebbets are the 6 panel structured crown options (more recent throwbacks).

The leather sweatband is a nice touch, but it's more of a detriment in the desert. It's great for cooler weather here.

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Mar 13, 2017 22:38:13 GMT -6 hopsbreath said:

How about that thin wool?

It's 12oz and feels about perfect. I guess I just wasn't sure what to expect because I haven't worn any other ball caps in about 10 years. The only other hat I've worn recently is made from a heavy tweed that would be thick for a jacket.