Our History

 

Show Off Your Hats was born from a love of collecting and a creative solution to an everyday problem. Having lived overseas for several years, I made it a tradition to buy baseball caps as keepsakes from my travels. My love for golf only added to the growing collection, and hats quickly became an essential part of my wardrobe. They’re my go-to for those inevitable "bad hair days"—let’s just say I wake up looking like I stuck my finger in an electrical outlet!

When I moved back to the United States, part of the moving process involved unpacking all of our belongings. A mover opened one of the boxes, filled to the brim with baseball caps, and asked, "What do you do with all these caps?" It was a question that stuck with me. That night, I couldn’t sleep, turning the thought over in my mind. What do you do with a large hat collection?

The idea struck me, and I immediately shared it with my son, Collin. That weekend, he began designing prototypes using his in-house 3D printer. Over the next several months, Collin created more than 15 different prototypes, experimenting with materials until we finally landed on a design we both loved.

We decided to pursue a patent, a two-year journey made even longer by the pandemic. But in January 2024, we finally received our patent number—a moment of pride after so much hard work. From there, we partnered with two companies in Minnesota to mass-produce our hat clips, which are entirely Made in the USA—from the original 3D-printed prototypes to the final materials and molds.

Meet Our Mascot

Our logo features a special character—our 12-year-old Australian shepherd, Spencer, with a hat in his mouth, illustrated by my talented daughter, Kendall. Spencer has been with us through it all, and he’s the perfect symbol of our journey.

Thank you for supporting Show Off Your Hats! We hope you love our clips as much as we do. Don’t forget to send us pictures of how you use them at @Showoffyourhats.com.

Warm regards,
Don