Born in 1845. Still Raising Hell.

Born in 1845. Still Raising Hell.

Why the NBAF 1845 Classic Isn’t Just a Design — It’s the Uniform of New Braunfels.

New Braunfels was born in 1845 — and let’s be honest, the town hasn’t taken a quiet day since.

Sure, we’ve got history. German roots. Beautiful rivers. Tradition out the wazoo.
But underneath all that? NB has always had a personality louder than a Wurstfest polka band at 1 a.m.
And the NBAF 1845 Classic takes that legacy and slaps it across your chest, sleeve, or forehead — depending on which version you grab.

This isn’t just a look.
It’s a lifestyle — loud, lokal, proud, and absolutely ready for whatever chaos NB throws next.

Why 1845 still matters (besides just looking damn good on merch):

  • It’s the year NB officially started raising hell.

  • It marks the OG birth of river rats, barroom philosophers, and stubborn locals who won’t move away no matter how bad traffic gets on 46.

  • It’s the beginning of every NB inside joke, tall tale, and “back when I was young…” river story.

1845 isn’t a date.
It’s our entire personality.

Choose Your Weapon: The 1845 Classic Squad

🔥 The 1845 Classic Tee

Soft. Lightweight. Loud enough to start conversations.
Perfect for river days, bar nights, Taco Palenque runs, and arguing about where the best kolache is.
If NB had a school uniform — this would be it.

🔥 The 1845 Classic Long Sleeve

For when the temp drops below 70° and NB goes into full winter panic mode.
Same attitude, longer sleeves.
Wear it to late-night floats, early-morning coffee runs, or any time you want to look like you know exactly what’s happening (even if you don’t).

🔥 The 1845 Classic Hoodie

Cozy enough for cold fronts, bonfires, patio beers, or pretending you’re “just running a quick errand” and ending up at a dive bar.
Soft, bold, and built for NB nights when the air smells like tacos, cedar, and questionable decisions.

🔥 The 1845 Classic Rope Cap

This one’s pure Texas throwback.
Lightweight, with that iconic rope detail your grandpa rocked back in the day—except now it hits different.
The perfect cap for lake days, yard days, beer days, and “I didn’t wash my hair” days.

Who wears the 1845 Classic?

People who:

  • float the river like it’s cardio

  • know Wurstfest by sound alone

  • can smell a Schmitz brat from 200 feet

  • say “I’ll be there in 5” and show up in 20 (with breakfast tacos)

  • know exactly where to park downtown… and guard the secret

  • love NB enough to talk sh*t about it (because that’s how family works)

The vibe? Loud. Lokal. Legendary.

This isn’t fashion — it’s NB pride with volume turned all the way up.

Wear it to the river.
Wear it to the bar.
Wear it to H-E-B and prepare to be stopped by 4 people you know.

Just wear it boldly.
Because New Braunfels wasn’t founded to be quiet.

1845 set the tone.
NBAF keeps it going.

Raise hell respectfully.
(Or disrespectfully. We’re not judging.)

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