Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

New Era 59Fifty 'Recycled Cotton' Fitteds @ HatClub.com

HatClub.com is proud to be one of the first spots to release New Era's 59Fifty Recycled Cotton caps.  The Recycled fitteds are a blend of recycled cotton and acrylic.  The fabric has a unique hand, which is similar to  canvas or denim.  All embroidered hits remain standard with the addition of the recycle logo on the right side panel.  The gold visor sticker has also been upgraded with an outer ring that also promotes this special style.  Hatclub.com is now stocking the 2 tone color ways you see below plus 2 extra color ways and a NY Navy solid.  More teams will be added to their shops & site in the coming weeks.

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Your Lifestyle. FITTED. Interactive Digital Magazine from New Era

New Era has just released their interactive, digital magazine dubbed Your Lifstyle FITTED.  This complimentary issue is free to view through the New Era main site.  For the first F09 issue, YLF opens up with No.1 Draft Pick Blake Griffin on the cover plus nice features on cap spot Hall Of Fame LA, Revok, DJ Clark Kent, The 22 Steps of Making a Hat, and fashion spots.  Take some time to check out this cool project now through Your Lifestyle FITTED.

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ECAPCITY Custom Color 59Fifty Late August Releases

ECAPCITY blesses us with another round of custom color 59Fifty releases in multiple leagues and colorways for the end of August and moving into the fall season.

Two MLB offerings in the form of Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers make their appearances in August, the former in kelly green, with black and metallic copper embroidery, and the latter in solid gray, with teal blue raised embroidery on front.
Baltimore Orioles Fitted Hat
Detroit Tigers New Era Hat

The Major and Minor League baseball two-tone offerings below feature the Oakland Athletics with a sneaker hook to the Nike Air Max 95 safety orange colorway, and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in a red on green colorway with neon green accents to match the Nike Air Force 1 QuestLoves.
Oakland Athletics New Era Hat
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes New Era Hat

ECAPCITY dropped two more solid color NHL customs, the Montreal Canadiens in this summer's ever-present yellow and white embroidery on black, and a red Chicago Blackhawks fitted that was so hot there had to be a re-up.
Montreal Canadiens New Era Hat
Chicago Blackhawks New Era hat

San Jose fans can look forward to a San Jose Sharks two-tone in teal and black, and the Minor League San Jose Giants with orange embroidery on a solid black 59Fifty.
San Jose Sharks New Era Hat
San Jose Giants New Era Hat

The Chicago White Sox get a white on black two-tone with black embroidery, while the Washington Nationals get a restock of the popular Washington Wizards throwback colorway in blue on black.
Chicago White Sox New Era Hat
Washington Nationals New Era Hat

Another blue on black custom color two-tone, this time featuring the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and a white on black embroidery, all black 59Fifty featuring the New York Rangers.
Colorado Avalanche Fitted Hat
New York Rangers Fitted Hat

The last two custom color two-tones feature the Cleveland Indians in a midnight navy and orange colorway, while the NBA's San Francisco Warriors get a navy on red color treatment for their throwback logo.
Cleveland Indians New Era Hat
San Francisco Warriors Hat

For more information visit ecapcity.com.

ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093

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Benny Gold 'Doughboy' Fall 2009 New Era Fitted Caps

The beginning of August started off with Benny Gold sharing a preview of upcoming fitteds rocking custom BG plaid under visors.  Today, Benny gives us a complete look at his new Fall 09, BG Doughboy New Era caps.  The demand was so high that BG had to bring these back.  No redesign, just some new, west coast, inspired color ways with khaki options to connect back to those creased Dickies and call it a day!  Each cap is lined with satin and features GOLD embroidered on the back.  BG Doughboys will be available this Fall through BennyGold.com and official dealers.

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Toronto Blue Jays Graphite on Black 59Fifty @ Rock-N-Jocks

Rock-N-Jocks recently dropped this Toronto Blue Jays custom color MLB 59Fifty in graphite gray on black. This two-tone colorway features matching black and gray on white embroidery on the front and a similar treatment in back. Limited supply and heavy demand make this one a must have for summer.

Visit www.rocknjocks.com for more info.

Image : Rock-N-Jocks

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New Era 'Big Boss' Mesh 59Fifty Fitteds @ Lids.com

Lids.com has recently released a special make-up done up with New Era dubbed the Big Boss.  The Big Boss style is a meshback 59Fifty model with full foam front panels and visor.  The cap features the flawless look mixed with a larger tonal embroidered logo on the right side.  Logos are switched out between current and retro on most teams.  The color options range from primary, alternate, black on black, or two-tone.  See the full offering now at Lids.com.

Images: Lids.com

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