Double Indigo NY Ball Cap

*PLEASE NOTE* this fabric has been double Indigo dyed and therefore will most definitely bleed and fade with wears and washes. Please keep this in mind before purchasing.

‘KM Pro' was introduced in 1952/53 by Tim McAuliffe and Jacob, KM meaning Kaufman-McAuliffe. From the mid 1950’s to mid 1960’s, these caps were one of the dominant brands used by MLB teams. The fit of the originals are unique and the construction/material quality was really second to none. No wonder the originals are so popular with collectors today.

This cap is NOT an exact reproduction of the KM style, but has been inspired by the pattern and fit. This is my unique/modern take on the classic style.

This cap was inspired by the 1950’s NY Yankees ball caps, but is not a reproduction cap. The fabric is a Japanese Milled 14oz (approx) denim which has been double Indigo dyed. These caps also feature horse hair cloth lining the front internal panels, a cotton twill sweatband for comfort, and oversized stitched eyelets.

I have added a beautiful wool felt motif. This wool felt was hand-dyed by Jo @indigoinspirations in her home in Mullumbimby, Northern NSW. This wool felt is made of Pure New Wool, which is naturally nonflammable and dirt repellent.

Features:

- Double Indigo dyed Japanese 14oz (approx) denim / Deep Navy cotton twill underside brim

- Horse hair buckram backing internal front two panels

- Handcut merino felted wool 'NY'

- Singer 32-43 oversized stitched eyelets

- Black cotton twill sweatband

- Satin taping throughout seams

- Firm ‘KM’ Style visor (2 3/4”)

All of my caps are handmade from start to finish by me, using machines from the 1920’s-1960’s. No two caps are the same and differences in construction are to be celebrated.