Yeah, for a Plugger’s ball cap, it has to have that ‘redneck’ look. The plastic used in bills nowadays makes it tougher than the old cardboard. I use a heatgun to help reshape it.
I used to think of that shape as the “Farmer’s Roll,” from them sticking the cap in their back pocket. Then I started to see baseball players using it. I roll mine like a big ol’ soft taco.
I’ve been wearing hats for a long time, and gone through many bill styles, and materials. I don’t like them really flat, or severely curled. At one time I sticking it in my back pocket, then they changed to stiff bills, and I couldn’t do that anymore. I’ve tried washing some, and they didn’t survive, while others came out fine. Seen a lot of changes, not always for the better.
Once in a blue moon the bill will have a great bend when you buy it, if so buy two of the same hat and save one for special occasions when the other gets dirty.
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
so adjusting the size to fit your head is only secondary (that is if it’s an adjustable cap)?
Grumpy Old Guy about 4 years ago
Technically, it’s more of attitudinal rolling of the bill for effect….
timzsixty9 about 4 years ago
…and they don’t wear it BACKWARD…EVER!!
Joe-AllenDoty Premium Member about 4 years ago
I bend the bill of every new cap I get, too. It makes the cap fit my forehead better.
harkherp about 4 years ago
Is the way you bend your bill a “secret” sign? Sorta like what pocket you wear your bandanna hanging out of your back pants?
Gent about 4 years ago
I bearly wear a cap.
Display about 4 years ago
The technical term is “Gimme Cap”
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Proper eye shading is a plus !
david_42 about 4 years ago
My hats, the brim goes all the way around. Keeps the sun out of my eyes and the rain off my neck.
ctolson about 4 years ago
Yeah, for a Plugger’s ball cap, it has to have that ‘redneck’ look. The plastic used in bills nowadays makes it tougher than the old cardboard. I use a heatgun to help reshape it.
Homerville Premium Member about 4 years ago
Good one, Jerry.
LeeBrenneison about 4 years ago
Amen! Those that wear a flat billed hat look like the dorks they are.
winamoe about 4 years ago
I used to think of that shape as the “Farmer’s Roll,” from them sticking the cap in their back pocket. Then I started to see baseball players using it. I roll mine like a big ol’ soft taco.
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
dammed skippy
cknoblo Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’ve been wearing hats for a long time, and gone through many bill styles, and materials. I don’t like them really flat, or severely curled. At one time I sticking it in my back pocket, then they changed to stiff bills, and I couldn’t do that anymore. I’ve tried washing some, and they didn’t survive, while others came out fine. Seen a lot of changes, not always for the better.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 4 years ago
Big rubber band around the bill, throw it in the washer and then the dryer gives it a good rolling bend.
olmon about 4 years ago
The Pluggers of 20yrs ago laughed at people that bent the bill on their hats. Now the Brim Benders are Pluggers too.
Jack Dawson about 4 years ago
Once in a blue moon the bill will have a great bend when you buy it, if so buy two of the same hat and save one for special occasions when the other gets dirty.
donut reply about 4 years ago
Tennis ball and a rubber band give it a really nice shape.