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"We've got caps [priced] at $3.60 that sell just as well
as those [priced] at $1.95. People aren't necessarily
as worried about price as they are about the style."
- Gary Mosley,
Kati Sportcap & Bag
says Flexfit's most innovative hat is the Flexfit Delta, which has a
seamless front panel. It couples a lightweight visor fabrication with
a new, three-layer multifunctional sweatband.
Kati Sportcap's market position is somewhat different, given that
it sells strictly in the wholesale channel. However, "everyone is price
conscious," Mosley says. "We've got caps [priced] at $3.60 that sell
just as well as those [priced] at $1.95. People aren't necessarily as
worried about price as they are about the style. I don't see that changing anytime soon."
Powell says speed, innovation and full-service capabilities will be in
Young An's future. Choi says to look for performance, lighter weight
and continued innovation from Flexfit.
"It's hard to anticipate what's going to sell on the wholesale end,"
Mosley says. "So we look at what's selling, anticipate our customers'
needs and try to have the inventory on hand to meet those needs." 

"Dad caps" and styles
with low prof iles
were trendy in 2017
and will build on that
momentum this year.

Jennifer Morrell is an award-winning writer who has written for a number of
national consumer and trade publications. For more information or to comment
on this article, email Jennifer at jennmorrell@hotmail.com.

New Styles: Headwear
7. McCreary's Tees Richardson Trucker Snapback
Style 112  Made of 35% cotton/65% polyester, with a 100% polyester mesh
back  Structured, mid-profile, six-panel style  Precurved contrast-stitch
visor  Adjustable plastic snapback style
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8. Capsmith CSI Flex Cap
Features a cotton front  Custom deep-fit crown with a reinforced front
 Flexible, soft performance mesh back for extra comfort and extended
wear, according to the company  Pre-assorted to include six M/L and six L/
XL sizes per dozen  Available in black, black/white, gray/white and double
pinstripe/white color combinations

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9. Dalco Athletic Football Referee Cap
Style C600L  Made of Flex Fit performance fabric that promotes airflow
and keeps perspiration away  Conforms to the wearer's head for a
comfortable, secure fit  Six-panel style with ProCrown shape and buckramfused front panels  Stay Dri performance sweatband and white undervisor
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10. Royal Apparel Women's Eco Tri-Blend Headband
Style 32130  Made of 4.5-ounce, combed, ring-spun 50% recycled RPET
polyester/37% organic cotton/13% rayon  Elastic band and tearaway label
 Eco-friendly, sustainable and made from post-consumer plastic bottles
 Made in the USA

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11. SanMar Mid-Profile Cap
Made of 100% polyester with PosiCharge technology  Structured style,
featuring seven-position, adjustable snap closure  Available in assorted
colors
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12. Transfer Express New Era Original-Fit Diamond-Era Cap
Style NE404  Combines moisture-wicking fabric and fit with an on-trend
flat bill  Made of 100% polyester Diamond Era jacquard  Structured style
features a high profile and seven-position, adjustable snap closure
 Available in 12 colors
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