Winter is here! If you’re looking to outfit yourself and your team in a custom embroidered winter hat, you may feel overwhelmed with the available choices! Let me outline the different styles available from my top hat supplier, AJM International, to help make your decision easier.

AJM offers two distinct  styles of toques, with many variations of each. Simply put, a “Board Toque” is a simple style, knit hat without a cuff at the bottom. A “Cuff Toque” is the same, but with a small cuff at the bottom. Both styles fit very close to the head, offering security and great insulation.

My most commonly ordered hat is the Acrylic Cuff Toque. This is as straight forward as a hat can be - a tight rib knit, solid colour, with a cuff. The 0530M model comes in many different colours: black, brown, charcoal, forest green, fluorescent orange, navy, red, royal blue, and white.

AJM also offers this cuff style in a jersey knit, rather than a ribbed knit. The 6W570M model is available in solid colours of black, charcoal, or navy. However, if you’re looking for more of a bold look, the 1H558M model offers a variety of dual tones in the jersey knit as well. And if you’re looking for a bit of fun in your hat? The 9E060/4M model sports a jaunty pompom on top of the classic jersey knit cuff.

The Board Toque style also offers many different varieties. The main difference between them is the knit. There is the typical Polyester Micro Fleece tight rib knit (1J034M), the Polyester Micro Fleece cable rib knit (1U113M) - both with a fleece lining, and several dual-tone colours available. The 1T140M model sports a rib knit style with sharp looking pleated stripes on the side. The waffle knit style offers a unique, bold, chunky look (1E135M). AJM International even offers a Certified Ordanic Cotton rib knit board toque! (1Y030M)

Looking for ultimate protection from the cold? The Winter Bomber Hat with Earflaps (1Z000) is the perfect choice. Its nylon / polyester microfleece earflaps will keep you warm and dry, and it’s snap buckle closure allows for versatility in wearing styles. With its 8 panels, and double lining, when it comes to warmth, this hat is unbeatable.

I hope this information helps makes your decision easier! Of course, for more information, and even more styles, feel free to browse through the AJM International catalogue online.

Until next time,
Tom