야구 모자의 간략한 역사

In 1849, baseball players in New York pioneered the use of round hats on the field. These hats served a practical purpose: they shielded the players' eyes from the intense sunlight, allowing them to perform at their best.

Yet, round hats were far from ideal for sports. Their wide brims created significant wind resistance, and what's more, the brims on both sides obstructed the players' view—an issue that could be fatal in the fast-paced, ever-changing arena of baseball. In response, people made repeated improvements, and eventually, the baseball cap that would go on to sweep the world was born.

Today, baseball caps have long transcended their original connection to baseball. But do you know how they made the leap from the sports arena to become a fashion staple?

In 1980, the American crime drama Magnum, P.I. became a massive hit. The character Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV, portrayed by Tom Selleck, won over audiences worldwide. He often wore a blue Detroit Tigers baseball cap, and fans quickly followed suit. Stores saw their shelves of baseball caps emptied in no time, marking the first time baseball caps had stepped off the sports field and into the realm of popular culture.

After that, baseball caps worn by various celebrities and rappers became iconic fashion statements. Along with the rise of the music video industry, baseball caps grew increasingly trendy, solidifying their place in fashion.

When discussing the development of baseball caps, one name that can't be overlooked is New Era. In 1947, New Era introduced a hard inner lining to the forehead part of the baseball cap, which kept the front of the hat stiff and made team logos stand out more prominently. From then on, New Era continued to collaborate with MLB teams to promote baseball caps, turning them into an independent category of headwear and laying the groundwork for their entry into popular culture.

Compared to the centuries-long history of baseball caps, our factory is relatively young, with only 12 years of experience. However, in those 12 years, we've produced millions of hats, with baseball caps accounting for 70% of our production capacity. Looking to the future, we're committed to creating more and better hats. All you need to do is send us your designs, and we'll bring them to life with precision and quality