White hats and mildew?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Thanks. No, the spots only happen after I wear the hats and they get wet.

I will try to take better care of the next batch. But it's strange -- the hats I bought last season (same Richardson hats, I think) have not had a lick of these pinkish spots. Just the usual dirt and wear from the season (and we had some rainy, muddy games last season). I wonder if this Cool Dry material has something to do with the difference.

You're probably aware that apparel manufacturers change suppliers at the drop of a hat (and a fraction of a penny per unit). Could be that the guy in Viet Nam or Laos or Haiti gave the buyer a better deal than the guy in China. And different materials provide different mold resistance.

Their website notes that their products are "sourced throughout the world."