Staff Pick - Yupoong Trucker Hats
Travel back in time but with the modern flare with the YP Classics Retro Trucker cap. Being part of the YP Classics collection, the nostalgic trucker shape is ramped up with our craftsmanship and quality honed for over 45 years. The result is a top-seller trucker cap that is beloved by many regardless of time.
“My pick is a flat brim snapback foam trucker cap. It’s a new take on a classic look from Yupoong Brand’s Classics Collection. It reminds me of the Mack Truck hats my Grandpa would bring home for us from work trips.” says Austin our Sales Manager.
Trucker hats are distinguished by a standard design of a foam-material crown with all other panels screened (originally designed for the purpose of optimizing breathability). It is always made of mesh, and originated as the cheapest hat you could manufacture. In the early 2000s, trucker hats became an ubiquitous fashion statement for indie rockers, and now they have become popular in streetwear and skateboard fashion. This season all your favorite brands will be carrying truckers, mesh hats, or whatever you want to call them. The best part of a trucker hat — because of their unstructured construction — is that it shapes to fit your head.
The addition of the flat brims brings a modern touch. Flat brims started as an easy way for retailers to stock more hats on their limited shelf space. But now it's a matter of style. Twenty years ago the style was bending the brim until it was almost round. Keeping it flat makes the hat look less like a baseball cap, and more of a piece of clothing. The flat brim makes a statement. “I’m wearing it for style, not fishing or working out on the farm.”
Pairing the flat brim with the snapback is a nice twist on the Trucker hat. Your favorite hat from the '90s is in style once again and ready for another go around. While the hip-hop staple may no longer look great with baggy jeans and an oversized T-shirt, it does appear stylish and edgy with contemporary clothing.
Austin loves the decorating options offered by this hat. “This particular trucker stands out to me because it has some great color combinations and it screen prints so well.”