ASA Shirt Question

[CecilOne]

I have recently seen ads for ump shirts as both "teardrop mesh" and "dri-mesh".
Can you explain the terms?
Is either the same as ASA sells?

[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.

[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?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

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

Light beer

[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?

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Light beer

Good, would not want to see it.

[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!

[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.