Carlson Private Capital Partners builds on the Lakeshirts/Blue 84 platform with an investment in Zephyr Headwear, a veteran headwear manufacturer. Zephyr, headquartered in Northern Colorado, is an industry leader in the collegiate headwear market and their famous “Z Hat” is worn by fans everywhere. Zephyr currently makes hats for over 800 colleges and as well as custom hats for professional leagues, high schools, clothing brands and companies. Lakeshirts/Blue 84 and Zephyr both lead their respective industries in creative and quality products, both are passionate about the college market and both pride themselves in their deep collaborative relationships with their reps and customers alike. They are also aligned on social responsibility, both earning accreditation with the Fair Labor Association (with whom only 35 companies are currently accredited).
