3.10.2006

Caps for a bit of personal style


Really, any old thing will do, but there are some guys out there who want a cap, a helmet, and everything else fashionable, even if there is slag flying.

The Louisiana Advocate calls it a "fashion statement for men." Once hand sewn by wives, girlfriends and mothers from mattress ticking, the caps are now worn by welders worldwide. Worn with the floppy bill in front, the cap protects the forehead. Worn sideways, with the bill down, the welder’s ear closest to the work is protected. Some Comeaux caps are reversible. That lets a welder change style between shop and truck. The extra layers of cloth also provide more cushioning between welder’s head and helmet. So the things do have some function, if you just gotta have a flag, or a dots or fruit or whatever on your head while you weld...

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