O'hats & Accessories

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

10 Of The Best Men’s Hat Brands

We showcase the ten hatmakers that are producing high quality headwear that is built to last. From traditional milliners like Christys' and Lock & Co. to artisanal labels such as Larose and Past Present, there is something for every type of gent.

What color hats did these Western characters wear?

Composites in sporting goods: Been there, done that?

Dale Brosius, a regular CW columnist and head of his own consulting company, which serves clients in the composites industry worldwide, wonders if market saturation been reached for advanced composites in the once dynamic sporting goods sector.

Will I Pay More For Sporting Goods When Shopping Locally?

Navigating the retail world can be challenging. Learn more about the benefits of buying sporting goods locally rather than online.

It’s important to remember mouth guards when buying sporting goods

A lost tooth due to sports injury can have long-term effects on dental health, especially for children. Mouth guards reduce the risk and severity of injury and should be used as often as any other piece of protective sporting equipment.

Sporting goods retailer wants to get more personal with shoppers

Sports Authority is making good on its promise to make its online site more robust and engaging.

Woman criticises online clothing stores for making customers choose male or female before shopping

She argued that brands limit their revenue by encouraging customers to choose either 'male' or 'female' before shopping

4 Instagram-Famous Online Clothing Stores You Need To Know About (SheFinds)

Big 5 Sporting Goods Stock A Buy? Not Yet (NASDAQ:BGFV)

Big 5 is a decent business with a very sustainable dividend. Read why I can’t recommend buying BGFV stock at moment, but can see value in selling puts.

Garage Glove Buyer’s Guide

Like to wrench but don’t like bloody knuckles? Check out these work gloves that we’ve put through the wringer.

Don’t throw gloves on the ground! How to properly wear and dispose of gloves

Many people are wearing gloves when going out as an extra layer of protection. But some may not be discarding them properly.