TE Hats

[Surlygirl]

Hey Susan, how about selling TE logo baseball hats? Maybe your web-site on the back. Just thinking it would be a great way for us to spot fellow members when we are off the bikes. I know I'd buy one, especially if it was purple. :D

[Grog]

Blue and yellow or purple and yellow would be great... as long as there's a place to put my ponytail in when I run!!

[slinkedog]

I like to have a hat to wear for post-group-ride noshing. It would be great to advertise TE at group rides!! :)

[Aint Doody]

Me, too; me, too!!!!!

[Pedal Wench]

Definitely purple. Or pink ;)

[Susan Otcenas]

OK, so suppose I were to order TE hats. What would be your target price to pay?

We have a number of companies that make really nice run-style hats (baseball brim, mesh tops for coolness, ponytail port in the back) that can be custom embroidered pretty much however we'd like.

I'd need to do some volume, so I guess I'd first want to make sure I can make 'em for what y'all would be willing to pay for 'em :-)

Susan

[SadieKate]

$15. Terry has 2 hats which were priced at $20. One went on sale at $15 so I ordered it.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?c=Apparel&sc=Headgear+%26+Glasses&item_no=1707

Cervelo was selling hats at their booth at the Tour of CA for $15. A lot were being purchased. I'm not sure if the sales volume would have been as high at $20.

[Grog]

15-25$ would be reasonable. I got one from my university for 20$ CDN, but they have MASSIVE volume, and they're not as nice to me as TE is. :)

[Brina]

$25 would be an absolute max and for that price it would have to be very cute and very functional.

[Surlygirl]

I think 15-25 is reasonable also and stays competitive with the other hats you sell on your site. Also if you put the www. on the back you get the advertising benefit.

[MomOnBike]

$15-25 would work for me, too. On the lower side is better, though.

And did someone already mention that there should be a blue option? (To go with my blue TE keyring, of course.) :rolleyes:

[massbikebabe]

Yeah, $15-25 would be good. That's what I have paid for sons vast collection of hats. I swear I have more Red Sox hats here than they have at Fenway Park. I also vote for purple...tis the color of nobility!!



karen

[Jo-n-NY]

$15-25.00 for me also. As my bike is red along with most of my jersey's I really would like a red as an option, but if there is not much of a call for it, I will be ok with blue.

~ JoAnn

[Pax]

I'd be in for one (or two if they have some mesh and fit little heads) at $15 - $25. I have lots of hats from motorcycling related sites and brands but they're all ugly guy colors...it would great to have a pretty color for a change.

[bouncybouncy]

would love to have a meshy hat to cover a post-ride sweaty head!!!!

blue or pink for me...orange would be nice but i realize you volume on orange would be pretty low:(

and i like the price $15...

[Pax]

would love to have a meshy hat to cover a post-ride sweaty head!!!!

blue or pink for me...orange would be nice but i realize you volume on orange would be pretty low:(

and i like the price $15...
Off topic:

Bouncybouncy...I break out in a BIG grin every time I see you avatar! :D

[Kat2u5h]

I vote for purple to... just cuz it's my favorite color... and I like the $15 price too.. and a place for my ponytail as well *smiles*

[Aint Doody]

I'd easily pay up to $25--I like girly colors--no black.

[shadon]

'most any color as long as it fits! I need a big hat, cause I have what my mother charitably refered to as a "prominent forehead". I just call it a big head.

[Melody]

'most any color as long as it fits! I need a big hat, cause I have what my mother charitably refered to as a "prominent forehead". I just call it a big head.

heh. That's my problem. I have a very very VERY wide head. :( Hats typically don't fit right and my head is wider than my husbands. :/ Typically pretty annoying. :(

Mel

[Trekhawk]

The hat idea sounds great. I have terrible hair after riding and this would be a good way to stop scaring the neighbours.:D

[Hound Dog]

This sounds like a wonderful idea! I prefer pink.... I still like feeling like a *girl* even tho I am a gramma. :D

[bikerHen]

Hey, What's wrong with orange! I like orange! I put orange in just about every quilt I make, and I seem to make alot of quilts. But given a choice I would have to go with pink. Not my most favorite color, see above, but the accent color on my bike. :rolleyes: Price wise $15. to $20, is OK! BikerHen

[salsabike]

For those of us who really don't like pink...please have any other alternate color! Please, please. It would be so much appreciated. Purple, great. Any alternative, great. Thanks!

[crazycanuck]

Hey there,

I'd get one too but no pink please..:eek: i'm not a pink girlie...

Why not have one in red, blue, pink, black, orange and ????? just to make everyone happy....:D

c

[Surlygirl]

Hey there,

Why not have one in red, blue, pink, black, orange and ????? just to make everyone happy....:D

c

and Purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Selkie]

'most any color as long as it fits! I need a big hat, cause I have what my mother charitably refered to as a "prominent forehead". I just call it a big head.

You aren't alone. Got one, too. High forehead and a big noggin. I can't wear the helmets designed for women (too small) and the nice balacava I got from Terry is sized for more cute smaller gal heads. the face opening stretches up over my forehead, which gives me brain freeze!

My one consolation is that I have a big brain, too. haha!!! ;)

[Surlygirl]

Hi Susan,
Was there ever a verdict on your part about the hats?

[Susan Otcenas]

Hi Susan,
Was there ever a verdict on your part about the hats?

Yes, we decided to make hats! But, we are in the middle of a logo re-design and want to use the new logo. We estimate the logo work should be done in the next 4-5 weeks, so we'll be able to move on hats (along with our long-delayed, redesigned TE jersey) after that.

We're very excited about the new logos. We've been wanting to update for a while. The work-in-progress from the designer looks great.

Susan

[SadieKate]

Very cool. I had it on my calendar to email Jeff about the logo because we want static window decals to use at organized rides. Something big in the window so others can find us. Maybe by June 1 for the Little Red Riding Hood.

I swear, logos are the one of the hardest things to do.

[Susan Otcenas]

I swear, logos are the one of the hardest things to do.

Yes, it's not easy. We actually contracted with two designers to do initial sketches and with the idea that we would then choose the one that suited us. We thought. Well, we had a great debate over what to go with, what translates best on both the web, and on tees, jerseys, etc. In the end, I think we made the right choice, but it was tough!

Susan

[profàvélo]

so $15 would be the most I would pay for a hat. I guess it comes from the fact that all of the hats I own have been freebies.

And I would actually like white--cool for summer, and goes with everything.

[Surlygirl]

Yeah!!!!! :D :D :D
I can't wait to see the new design and the new Jerseys. So cool.
Thanks for getting back to me Susan!
Jody

[SpinSis]

Looking forward to the new logo and subsequent apparel!
Good luck.
s

[Surlygirl]

Yes, we decided to make hats! But, we are in the middle of a logo re-design and want to use the new logo. We estimate the logo work should be done in the next 4-5 weeks, so we'll be able to move on hats (along with our long-delayed, redesigned TE jersey) after that.

We're very excited about the new logos. We've been wanting to update for a while. The work-in-progress from the designer looks great.

Susan

Are the jerseys going to have elastic at the bottom? I'd vote no elastic, but maybe that could be an option. Am I driving you crazy yet? :D

[KnottedYet]

$15 hat, in purple or white.

And a purple, yellow, or blue static-cling logo to put on my car window. $5.

And a Surly Long Haul Trucker. $20.

Thanks.:D

[Selkie]

I also vote NO ELASTIC on the jersey sleeves or arms. It would be great it they were styled similar to the Shebeest S-cut (shaped but not too tight, and a bit longer in the back).

I'm hoping that you all eventually put out a Buff with the TE logo. Buffs are my new under helmet gear--can use them all year round, make them into a balacava for cold weather and a sweat absorbing beanie for the summer.

[Bikingmomof3]

Yes, we decided to make hats! But, we are in the middle of a logo re-design and want to use the new logo. We estimate the logo work should be done in the next 4-5 weeks, so we'll be able to move on hats (along with our long-delayed, redesigned TE jersey) after that.

We're very excited about the new logos. We've been wanting to update for a while. The work-in-progress from the designer looks great.

Susan

Let us know when everything is in. I will proudly wear TE logo items. :D

Is it possible to have elastic free jerseys?

[Susan Otcenas]

It will come as no surprise to those of you involved in the arts or marketing that our logo redesign has taken longer than originally expected. However, just yesterday our graphic designer came to the office with a final set of designs that we agreed upon. We expect to get everything from her in final format in the next few days.

We're very excited about our "new look". It will start with the logos, but Jeff is redesigning the look and feel of the entire website to match. That will take a bit longer to implement fully but we're excited nonetheless.

So, sorry for the longer-than-expected timeframe on new hats & jerseys, but we haven't forgotten about you! :) We hope you'll like the end result.

Susan

[bcipam]

$20 - 22 seems to be the going rate for most logo/baseball style hats. And I would be willing to pay that much to get a TE hat. But I would recommend a black hat (to go with most bike shorts etc. and easier to color coordinate with bright jerseys) with then the bright yellow TE logo and some hot pink and royal blue thread to spell out TEAM ESTROGEN and to add the website etc. I think black would offset the TE nicely and make it Pop and stand out plus the blue and pink thread would be nice - just like the website/discussion forum logo and print (upper left corner - my computer).

`Pam

[dingster1]

I definitely want a hat. Colors aren't important. Maybe I'll pick up a jersey too. I'm tired of DISCOVERY everything now. :) I wanna advertise as I ride because I don't see a lot of women, african american or otherwise in my neck of the woods riding.Maybe if they see me.....

[redhot3368]

Hi!!
I'm in for a hat and a jersey!!

Any color is fine by me, but PINK is my fav!!!

Thanks!!
Karen

[Artisan]

I'd like to see the hat done in a white as well. White can go with just about any other color and it not so hot in the sun.

[Surlygirl]

Thanks Susan,
I'm sure they will be great. It will nice to be able to pick out TE members at events too if we all have the jerseys.

[Eden]

I'm finding this thread kind of late, but how about a woman sized cycling style hat? I've been looking for one that I can wear under my helmet on rainy days (mainly for the brim). I have an old one of my husbands - but my team mates make fun of me. They say I must be the only person in the world that can make a cycling hat (and especially the teeny brim they usually have) look too big.......

My husbands team hats are really nice nylon type material instead of cotton so they don't hold a lot of water if its mucky.

[Cyclesome]

I would love purchasing the TE hat as well as the jersy. Count me in! Let us know when they are ready to purchase.

[Resi]

A TE cap should not cost more than $ 15, you should see it as a free advertising for the companie...

Therese

[mimitabby]

so what ever happened to this hat we were all going to get, in red, orange, pink, purple and blue? :confused:

[Brandy]

I'd be in for a hat and jersey too! My preference is black...I'm too messy to do anything white! :eek: :D

<~~~ignore that white shirt in my avatar. I managed to get something on it yesterday...lol ;)

[Susan Otcenas]

Team Estrogen has been in a several-month-long redevelopment of our logos. We finally finished them last week, and Jeff has been busy this week placing orders for new logo'd items. As I glance over at his desk, I can see he has the graphics up on his screen for our new t-shirts designs. Waterbottles were ordered just this a.m. Two days ago we had a hat vendor in here showing us blanks. I wasn't crazy about their hats tho' because I thought they'd be too big for most women's heads. So, we're still looking for a more appropriate vendor. But rest assured, we are definitely working on it! Our TE jerseys will take a little longer, both because the design is more complex, and because the lead time from the manufacturer is much longer.

Jeff is also working on window clings, as SadieKate and a few others have requested them to help them identify each other in event parking lots, etc.

Hope this info helps.

Susan

[Trek420]

...and space on the hat for it to say "Hi, I'm trek420 at" in front of the logo. This makes introductions soooo much easier at TE rides and recovery meals :D

[SadieKate]

Jeff is also working on window clings, as SadieKate and a few others have requested them to help them identify each other in event parking lots, etc.Wonderful! Thanks so much!

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank you to TE for working so hard on these items and keeping us updated. I look forward to the window clings. :)

[bcipam]

OK a window cling would be very cool. Unfortunately my rear window is so plastered with clings, the TE logo maybe lost - so make it bright! ;)

[snapdragen]

Susan - this year at the LifeCycle orientation they gave us some pretty nifty hats - the label inside says WICKid Performance. Kind of a thin nylony fabric, with an adjustable velcro strap in the back. It's a nice hat.

and here's their site: http://www.wickidgear.com/products.aspx?productid=2423&catalogID=1

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan - this year at the LifeCycle orientation they gave us some pretty nifty hats - the label inside says WICKid Performance. Kind of a thin nylony fabric, with an adjustable velcro strap in the back. It's a nice hat.

and here's their site: http://www.wickidgear.com/products.aspx?productid=2423&catalogID=1

Thanks Snap! I requested a sample.

Susan

[SadieKate]

Ooh, they have visors. I wear lots of visors . . . well, not at the same time.

[KnottedYet]

Window things! Window clings! Clingy things! (dang, I'm tired and really need to go to bed)

I like the idea of "KnottedYet at" TE hat. Who's got an embroidery machine?

New TE bottles? does that mean my old one will be a collector's item?

[Cari]

Any chance that you guys will make long-sleeved, lightweight (i.e. warm weather) TE jerseys? My arms are fried. Help me, please. :D

By the way... I would pay $15-$20 for a hat, maybe a little more if it has some kind of amazing features like coolmax, UV blocking fabric... Oh, and I prefer white.

Cari

[SadieKate]

I like the idea of "KnottedYet at" TE hat. Who's got an embroidery machine?You should see the gorgeous patches that BikerHen made for all of us at the LRRH. Really neat. I have to decide which bag to sew it on.

I also thought about buying a cheap jean jacket and start sewing on my patches like a biker girl. Won't I look tough with a bunch of Cinderella patches on my jecket.:rolleyes:

[dups]

Walz Caps makes cycling caps in lots of different colors:
www.walzcaps.com They also embroider.:)

[Surlygirl]

I can't wait
Here are some hats from http://www.headsweats.com/productcart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=13
and Wickie Wear makes hats.
There is even one in Her Sports this month with a built in headlight
www.head-lite.com
Purple Please :D