What's Actually Worth Wearing in 2026: A Headwear Breakdown
People Are Finally Tired of Replacing the Same Hat Twice a Year This might be the most important thing happening in headwear right now — and it's less about style...
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A collection of our thoughts on a range of topics, including sustainability, culture and lifestyle.
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The Truth About Running a Small Business
Recently, I read an article by Chuck Casto at Alignable.com about the underlying challenges small businesses face despite the “positive economic” numbers we see in the news. I can certainly...
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2026 New Year’s Resolutions - A Practical Audit for the New Year
THE 2026 PRE-GOAL REVIEW SECTION 1: RESULTS (What Actually Happened) 1. What were the 3 biggest positive outcomes this year?(Projects, relationships, health, finances, personal growth) 2. What were the 3...
Midwest Proud: Made Tough, Made Honest, Made for the Midwest
At JON BLANCO, we put that same grit into every piece we make. Made Tough – Because we know the Midwest doesn’t play around with weather or work. Made Honest...
We love St. Louis - May 24, 2025 Storm Relief
As you have probably heard, an EF3 tornado devastated parts of St. Louis City on May 16, 2025. KSDK provides a few of examples of the damage: KSDK Article -...
FAQ: How should I wash my hat?
Here at JON BLANCO, we see hats as an investment. It is something that, if taken care of, can last a very long time. In order to maintain your hat,...
April 2024 Update
As I think about JON BLANCO's growth and evolution as a brand, it is hard not to be proud. When I started to work on this idea called JON BLANCO...
The Truth About Running a Small Business
Recently, I read an article by Chuck Casto at Alignable.com about the underlying challenges small businesses face despite the “positive economic” numbers we see in the news. I can certainly...
Grateful for you.
I started working on JON BLANCO in 2018 in a small studio apartment in South St. Louis. I had recently moved to the city. I didn't know many people and...
Making Hats Close to Home: A Partnership with Sandlot Goods
Sustainability is key to JON BLANCO. It is part of the very fabric that makes us who we are... Last Fall, we began our partnership with Sandlot Goods, a Kansas City based...
Discover Sustainable Fashion with Our Organic Cotton Hats
We understand that making conscious choices about the clothing we wear has never been more important for the planet. With a growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of...
Wear what you already own (1 minute read)
Did you know that the wardrobe you own is the "most sustainable" thing you can wear?
Supima Cotton (100 words or less)
In addition to organic cotton, we are beginning to integrate Supima cotton into our t-shirt line. Here is a link to learn more: https://supima.com In 100 words or less: Supima cotton is...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for New Clothing
If you are in the market for new clothing, you can ask yourself these 10 questions to ensure you are considering the environmental impact of your purchase: Is this item...
Minimalism in Fashion: It is good for everyone involved
One of the key facets of JON BLANCO is minimally designed apparel with a bigger purpose. Minimalist design has been a rising trend in recent years - particularly in fashion...
Basketball in St. Louis: It is long overdue
Forest Park recently unveiled design plans to build basketball courts in the city's (and one of the country's) largest city parks. Let me just say, this is long overdue! I am...
Fast Fashion Sucks: Here's Why
Nowadays, everyone seems to be obsessed with fast fashion, and for good reason, it's mass-produced and cheap. It's trendy, and new designs can be made quickly to keep up with...
