KM Style SF Corduroy Ball Cap

*PLEASE NOTE* The cap pictured may be different from the cap you receive as there are six caps available and each has be freehand embroidered using my 1950’s Chainstitch embroidery machine.

‘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.

I have used a beautiful Black Japanese milled corduroy. The cap features a freehand embroidered 'SF' lettering using my 1950's Chainstitch embroidery machine (please keep in mind that this embroidery is imperfect in its design and stitching). These caps also feature horse hair cloth lining the front internal panels, a cotton twill sweatband for comfort, oversized stitched eyelets and a cotton twill d-ring adjustable strap.

Features:

- Japanese milled Black Corduroy cotton / Emerald green cotton twill underside visor

- Chainstitch embroidered ‘SF’ lettering using my 1950’s chainstitch embroidery machine (please note that this was done freehand and is imperfect in design)

- Singer 32-43 oversized stitched eyelets using Indigo dyed thread

- Black cotton twill sweatband

- D-ring adjustable cotton twill strap

- Firm ‘KM’ Style visor (2 3/4”)

- Satin taped seams

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.