'47 and Carhartt join forces once again following its collaboration with MLB headwear options -- this time, the duo marks the beginning of the NFL 2018 season. The Boston-based sports label works with the fashion name as the on-going partnership see a series of durable headwear options that reference the different NFL teams. It uses the signature study duck fabric by Carhartt in a selection of colors including black, navy blue, and brown. This is used to construct four different headwear options by '47 -- the CAPTAIN, CLEAN UP, MVP, and VUFF KNIT.
The CAPTAIN is a structured fit with a flat visor and strapback adjustment, the CLEAN UP is unstructured, with a curved visor, the MVP is a structured fit with a curved visor, and the CUFF KNIT is a beanie. The hat options feature 31 NFL teams and are available for purchase at online and instore at '47, Carhartt, as well as at NFL stadiums.
Sturdy Football League Headwear
'47 and Carhartt Work Together to Mark the 2018 NFL Season
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