AJD
American mid-century mesh-cap and licensed sports-headwear maker. The connected 'AJD' monogram with a horizontal bar through the letters marks its caps.
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1975
- Category
- Athletic & Streetwear
- Documented eras
- 3
How AJD labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1970–1979
Bold-Red 'Made in U.S.A.' Tags
Bold red AJD logo, '100% Nylon double-knit', often 'One Size Fits All', on clean USA-made caps.
- Bold red AJD logo with “Made in U.S.A.”
- 100% nylon, double knit material mentioned
- Size information such as “One Size Fits All” often present
- Tags usually have a clean, straightforward design
How to spot it
Bold red 'AJD' on a 'Made in U.S.A.' tag.
Value signal
Strong; 70s USA-made AJD trucker caps are sought.
1980–1989
Licensed-League USA Tags
Officially licensed NFL and NBA logos appear alongside the AJD mark; 'Made in U.S.A.' kept, more descriptive text added.
- Introduction of official licensed product logos (e.g., NFL, NBA)
- Bold AJD logo prominently displayed
- Manufacturing location (e.g., “Made in U.S.A.”) still a key feature
- Various materials indicated, including nylon and rayon
- Tags began to include more descriptive text and professional titles
How to spot it
AJD with league licensing on a USA tag.
Value signal
Strong; 80s licensed AJD caps are a peak collector category.
1990–1999
'Professional Cap' Indonesia Tags
Continued sports licensing with detailed branding like 'The Professional Baseball Cap', production shifting to Indonesia.
- Continuation of official sports merchandise logos
- Introduction of more detailed branding, such as “The Professional Baseball Cap”
- Manufacturing locations started to vary (e.g., “Made in Indonesia”)
- Tags often feature size information, sometimes in a larger font
- More variations in design and text layouts
How to spot it
AJD with 'Professional Cap' wording, often Indonesia.
Value signal
Solid; 90s licensed AJD still sells well.