ASA Shirt Question

[AtlUmpSteve]

As I understand the terms, the ASA uniform shirts, as well as Cliff Keen and Honigs, are teardrop mesh shirts. The ASA leisure wear shirts (most popular now is the red honoring veterans), and Officials Choice shirts are dri-mesh. The teardrop weave breathes, too, but not so much; the dri-mesh is cooler and more comfortable in hot weather.

Looking closely at the fabric, each weave is a grid of woven patterns. If the center of each pattern is circular/tear-drop shaped with multiple stitches, that is a teardrop mesh. If the center is simply a "pin hole" (my description), a much tighter pattern than the teardrop, it is dri-mesh. Again, this is just my understanding; not on the business, just an end-user like you.

[umpirebob71]

Whatever shirt the ASA uses, they need to be changed. They breathe about as well as cast iron. Just way too uncomfortable in the heat of summer.

[ASA Ump MN]

Bring back the postal Carrier "mailman" shirts!!!! Well thats what some of my seasoned mentors say on occasion anyway ...

[umpirebob71]

Originally Posted by ASA Ump MN

Bring back the postal Carrier "mailman" shirts!!!! Well thats what some of my seasoned mentors say on occasion anyway ...

Ahh, the Elbecos.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

Ahh, the Elbecos.

No, No, No, not the button-ups. I still have one in my closet.

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by nopachunts

No, No, No, not the button-ups. I still have one in my closet.

I still have two or three Elbeco's.......I liked them for the look. But hated them because they did not dry as quickly as the mesh shirts. I also had to get them starched to look really sharp. But as I said......I did like the look. They were not as good for UTS chest protectors......but they were serviceable.

The newer shirts are also harder to get stains out of.......I spilled a strawberry snow cone on one of mine......and still have a pink stain where it was spilled.

For a typical tournament weekend or a State tournament......I would need about seven Elbeco's.....I could get by with four or five of the mesh.

I do not like the pants offered the last several years though.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

As I understand the terms, the ASA uniform shirts, as well as Cliff Keen and Honigs, are teardrop mesh shirts. The ASA leisure wear shirts (most popular now is the red honoring veterans), and Officials Choice shirts are dri-mesh. The teardrop weave breathes, too, but not so much; the dri-mesh is cooler and more comfortable in hot weather.

Looking closely at the fabric, each weave is a grid of woven patterns. If the center of each pattern is circular/tear-drop shaped with multiple stitches, that is a teardrop mesh. If the center is simply a "pin hole" (my description), a much tighter pattern than the teardrop, it is dri-mesh. Again, this is just my understanding; not on the business, just an end-user like you.

Is there anything for which you don't have a detailed explanation?

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

I am still waiting for ASA to fully offer stretch fit caps....it is ALWAYS a PITA to order the hats and wondering if they will fit or not!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

I am still waiting for ASA to fully offer stretch fit caps....it is ALWAYS a PITA to order the hats and wondering if they will fit or not!

You mean like this one?

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

You mean like this one?

Its only the mesh they offer that way.

You would think it would end up saving ASA Properties a ton of money in returned/replaced hats!

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

I am still waiting for ASA to fully offer stretch fit caps....it is ALWAYS a PITA to order the hats and wondering if they will fit or not!

Don't you have an adjustable head?

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Don't you have an adjustable head?

Actually...at 53, I am blessed (cursed?) with a full head of thick hair , and if I go too long in between cuts, my hats tend not to fit as well . A few times behind the plate, I have worn my plain flex fit Richardson...

And yes, my hair is straight so I don't look like this:

[HugoTafurst]

I just received 2 hats marked 7 1/8 which is what I normally wear with no problem . These are a little tight. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to stratch them a little - or just return them for 7 1/4 which might be too big.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

I just received 2 hats marked 7 1/8 which is what I normally wear with no problem . These are a little tight. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to stratch them a little - or just return them for 7 1/4 which might be too big.

I wear the Richardson hats. In ProMesh, I wear a 7 1/8 and in wool, I wear a 7 1/4. This is why I like to buy my hats from a face to face sale instead of mail order.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Is there anything for which you don't have a detailed explanation?

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