1920New Era Cap Company / Founded In 1920, his dream came true when he borrowed money from his sister, Rose, to start New Era Cap Co. His expertise and open-mindedness led to the company producing 60,000 Gatsby-style caps in the first year.

The New Era Cap Company is an American headwear company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1920 by Ehrhardt Koch. New Era has over 500 different licenses in its portfolio. Since 1993, they have been the exclusive baseball cap supplier for Major League Baseball (MLB).

10 Best Fitted Hats: Iconic MLB Baseball Hats Ranked

1. 1 - New York Yankees. The navy blue Yankees fitted hat is undeniably iconic.
2. 2 - Los Angeles Dodgers.
3. 3 - Chicago White Sox.
4. 4 - Oakland A's.
5. 5 - Cincinnati Reds.
6. 6 - Atlanta Braves.
7. 7 - Philadelphia Phillies.
8. 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 1992, the MLB logo was added to the back of every cap and in 1996, the World Series logo was added to the right side of the hat. Commemorative and special edition side patches appear on some caps and are also sold separately. As of 2017, the caps were still being made partially by hand.

This is 100 percent wool like they used to be made in before 2007. This actually responds very well to heat steam. And especially moisture.

Most New Era caps and hats are made and manufactured overseas in factories in mostly China and Vietnam. The only New Era caps made in the US (United States) are at New Era's Florida plant (located in Miami-Dade county), which produces MLB on-field caps worn by the Major League Baseball players.

Because of New Era's historic relationship with the Major League Baseball (MLB), its baseball hats are seen as “authentic” and have cache around the world. “People aren't just buying a Red Sox or Yankees hat, but everything that team represents,” said Gan.

Yes, fitted caps are generally more expensive than standard baseball caps. That's because they aren't made from regular polyester material. Instead, they're made from higher-quality materials such as corduroy or fleece. These hats also require more precise sizing to fit the wearer's head.

What Type of Hats Are The Most Popular?

• Baseball Hats. Baseball hats are currently the most popular style with 51% of regular hat wearers revealing they wear them on a regular basis.
• Beanie Hats.
• Bucket Hats.
• Newsboy Caps.
• Fedora.
• Panama Hat.
• Lifeguard Hat.
• Beanies.

Fitted hats are typically made of thicker materials like wool or cotton, while snapbacks include lighter materials like mesh or nylon. Also, fitted hats can have both a flat or curved brim, while snapbacks only use a flat brim.

The cap was made from 100 percent wool into the 1990s. It has since been modernized with a performance polyester that includes sweat wicking, UV sun protection and an updated comfort fit.

Fitted hats are called “fitted” because they're designed to fit the wearer's head snugly without adjustable snaps or straps. That means these hats are sized specifically to the wearer's head, ensuring a natural fit. This modern-day baseball cap comes in 20 sizes to fit nearly any head shape or size.