Today we’re rounding up sports headwear, including golf hats and of course, baseball caps. We’ll also look at some crazy facts about promotional products.

HALO

Choosing Golf Apparel

Golf is a unique sport in that there is a dress code one must adhere to prior to stepping on the green. Today, golfers value materials that enhance performance as well as fashion.

Hats help golfers by blocking the sun without interfering with their game as sunglasses can. Additionally, performance fabric caps have wicking capabilities to minimize sweat and moisture and keep the wearer cool. HALO suggests several things to consider including comfort and weather, before selecting golf apparel for promotions. Check out the full article for more information.

Esquire

The Most Stylish Baseball Hats of All Time

Esquire challenged sports and fashion writers to come up with the top 10 stylish baseball caps throughout history. The list includes hats from the major leagues, minor leagues, and college ball. Some of the hats listed date back to the 1940s. If you’re a history buff or a baseball fan, you’ll find this article enjoyable. Pictures and captions explaining why the writers love each hat are provided.

SAGE

25 Insane (But True) Facts About Promotional Products

In April, SAGE released 25 interesting facts and figures about promotional products including the following:

• The first known promotional products – commemorative buttons – trace back to 1789 when George Washington was elected president.
• Forty-eight percent of consumers would like to receive promotional products more often.
• Wearables are the top product category, followed by writing instruments, bags, calendars, and drinkware.
• Adding a promotional product to the media mix increases the effectiveness of other media by up to 44 percent.

Do you incorporate sports headwear into your branding strategy? Let us know how in the comments below. You can also follow us on Instagram using the hashtag #hatswork.