| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sportswear |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | David Gormley |
| Headquarters | Loveland, Colorado |
| Products | Headwear, Apparel, Accessories |
| Revenue | $55 million |
| Website | zhats.com |
Zephyr Headwear (also known as Z-Hats) is an American-based company that designs an produces headwear, apparel and accessories for sports fans, athletes and the general public. It was founded in 1993 in San Diego, California and currently employs 45 people.[1] Zephyr produces hats for 250-300 colleges, professional sports organizations including National Hockey League and National Basketball Association teams, as well as artistic and stylized hats.[2][3] The company is headquartered in Loveland, Colorado.[4]
History
Zephyr was founded in 1993 by David Gormley, a former retailer who owned four Pro Image sports apparel franchises in Southern California. Zephyr initially focused on producing collegiate headwear, rather than professional headwear. The company grew to become the largest college licensee in 2000, selling more product than Nike.[4]
References
- ↑ Michaelis, Todd R. (2004). "Wearing Many Hats". BYU Magazine. Spring 2004 Issue.
- ↑ Losciale, Alessandra (November 13, 2000). "Asian Calligraphic Art Moves From Tattoos to Baseball Caps". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Zephyr 'cap'-italizes on fans' basic gear - BizWest". BizWest. 1999-12-31. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
- 1 2 Bernstein, Andy (March 26, 2001). "Hatmaker Zephyr follows own path to top". www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved 2017-01-17.