In the Press
Company Overview
Made in the USA, Sandlot Goods is the ultimate destination for stylish and functional accessories, specializing in high-quality hats, Drink Sweaters, Leather Goods and more. Inspired by the spirit of adventure and America's pastimes, our products are designed to accompany you on every journey. With a commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design, Sandlot Goods is your go-to source for gear that's as daring as you are.
In the News
Vogue
The Taylor Swift Playbook to Super Bowl Fashion
Our Kansas City Script Dad was featured in Vogue.
Business Journal
Swift’s Coachella appearance creates big win for Sandlot Goods
Taylor Swift, wearing a New Heights hat that hadn't been produced yet for retail.
Startland News
Love story continues: Fans spot Taylor Swift in boyfriend’s New Heights cap; KC hat maker sees green
It’s been more than a fortnight since the Chiefs’ headline-grabbing, pop-culture-infused Super Bowl run, but the Taylor Swift effect remains strong for the tortured poets and creators at one Kansas City company.
The Kansas City Star
‘Old school’ maker of sports apparel in KC gets its own store in Johnson County
A Kansas City-based sports apparel store— offering caps, pennants, T-shirts and baseballs — is opening its first storefront Tuesday. Sandlot wholesales to several area stores and offers a selection inside Made in Kansas City’s Marketplaces.
Startland News
New news: This KC shop makes the sold-out hats for Kelces’ popular podcast; now you can find even more merch in store
Sandlot Goods is taking its new retail space in Leawood to new heights, shared Garret Prather, announcing an in-store exclusive: a partnership that allows Sandlot to locally carry gear from Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast in its shop.
Good People, Cool things
How to Make an Innovative Product with Sandlot Goods and Yardball Founder Chad Hickman
Sometimes what starts as a hobby grows into anything bigger than you can ever imagine. That’s what happened with Sandlot Goods, a company co-founded by Chad Hickman in 2014. Sandlot Goods has turned from a simple interest to a baseball-inspired leather goods and hat company. And Sandlot’s latest product might be its coolest one yet.
On the Screen
KSHB
After Taylor Swift was spotted in a "New Heights" podcast-branded hat, a Kansas City manufacturer has been busy fulfilling orders to ship nationwide.
Startland News
2023 Startups to Watch: Sandlot stitches new plays, taking non-tech startup into extra innings
Exceptional people making exceptional products, specifically manufactured soft goods. We are entrepreneurial. We’re a startup, but we are not a tech-based fast-growth company. We are back-to-old-school manufacturing in the U.S. in Kansas City. But doing it in a cool creative way, adding innovation whenever we can.
KCTV
Demand for New Heights hats soars since Taylor Swift wore one at Coachella
You might have seen Taylor Swift at Coachella over the weekend wearing a “New Heights” hat. Travis Kelce’s podcast that he hosts with his brother Jason.
As it turns out, the hats are manufactured by Sandlot Goods in Kansas City.