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Mitchell & Ness NFL, NBA Melton Wool Fitteds
Below are the first images of brand new Mitchell & Ness, NFL Throwbacks and NBA Hardwood Classics fitted caps from their Fall 2008 collection. A notch up from their standard wool caps, these gems are made in melton wool fabric. Mitchell & Ness approaches the front logos differently by applying die-cut felt with top embroidery. Instead of true team colors, the whole collection is offered in a darker palette of melton wools such as dark navys, hunters, blacks, maroons, grays, and deep royal blues. All caps feature grey undervisors, satin inside taping, and Mitchell & Ness script back hit. All teams in both leagues are now dropping at official dealers, the Mitchell & Ness flagship store and web store in the coming weeks.
Reebok "Slotback" Fitted Caps @ Lids
Lids has recently stocked up on new Reebok fitted caps dubbed Slotback. This new style incorporates Reebok's signature poly, 'tactel' fabric, which they use on Draft and On-Field caps. The top crown utilizes the team's primary color with a grey visor and finished off with white top stitching. The front features the team logo in raised embroidery, Reebok side logo, & new NFL On-Field Equipment shield on the back as a woven label. All NFL teams are available at nationwide Lids stores & online.
Inside Label: Paul Brown's Cincinnati Bengals Cap by New Era
Paul Brown was the original founder and owner of the Cleveland Browns football team. During training sessions, Brown became notorious for wearing a brown melton wool cap with a felt, single needle stitched CB. In September of 1967, Brown was awarded an expansion team in Cincinnati. His trademark hat carried over with him as he began wearing the CB style in Bengal colors.
This six panel, snap back hat, was created by the New Era Hat Company for the official use of the Cincinnati Bengals during the late 1970’s. The front two panels are constructed of white wool and have the classic CB flocked in orange. The side and back panels are black wool with a classic white top stitch running down the seams. The inside buckram consists of a thin whicker backing, typical of New Era caps during this period, and is lined with a white cotton sweatband. The brim of the cap is orange wool and the under visor consists of a green felt. Brown last coached the Bengals in 1975 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. This hat serves as a classic representation of Brown and his impact on professional football in Cincinnati. 
Reebok NFL "Playbook" Fitteds, Pt:2
Here is Reebok's "Playbook" NFL fitted caps that are part of their Fall 2008 collection. This group of caps feature American football plays randomly printed on the entire crown & top visor. This style will be released in 2 separate colorways, a solid team & white versions. All caps are made in wool with front team logos in puff embroidery & NFL shield on the back. Look for these caps dropping at city fitted spots & mall outlets September.
Reebok NFL "Q Pattern" Fitteds, Pt:1
Reebok is back with a brand new stash of NFL fitteds set to start dropping this September. This first style is dubbed the "Q Pattern" & is inspired by the traditional, tumbling, block pattern from the Q Bert videogame. The caps are made with a thin wool layer that is completely backed by foam & stitched with the all over cube pattern. All caps include front team embroidered logos & a die-cut, NFL shield woven labels. The "Q Pattern" will only be available in black & grey in all NFL teams through city fitted spots & some mall outlets.
Reebok NFL "Kolors Reflective" Fitted Pack
Reebok is set to drop the latest release of their Kolors program this September. The collection is back with multi-color brights plus the use of either black or white reflective fabric. The reflective fabric is restricted to the front panels & top visor with the rest of the cap in standard wool. The contrast detailing includes neon embroidery on the front & pop eyelets. Available in most NFL teams through select fitted cap spots. 
