Does Stetson make straw hats?

Stetson provides sun and hat enthusiasts with a first class, diverse range of light, summery hats made from high-quality materials such as toquilla straw, raffia and rayon.

Are cowboy hats straw?

Modern cowboy hats are made of fur-based felt, straw or, less often, leather. They are sold with a tall, rounded crown and a wide flat brim. They have a simple sweat band on the inside to stabilize the fit of the head, and usually a small decorative hat band on the outside of the crown.

How durable is a straw cowboy hat?

A good, hand-woven straw hat will outlast a shoddy, loosely woven hat every time. A good straw hat not only looks good, but keeps you covered, cool and comfortable when the temperatures start to rise.

Can Stetson straw hats get wet?

For Straw Hats: Straw hats are designed to get wet; if it does, just shake your hat off to remove the excess water. To let it dry completely, turn out the sweatband, and let the hat stand on the sweatband, or rest it on its crown to dry. Do not dry it near a heat source, a this may cause it to change shape.

Why are Stetson hats so expensive?

Hat prices are mostly determined by the quality of the hats. Anything from Stetson over a 4X hat has a fur blend to in it and anything below is a wool felt. Recently it seems that many companies are trying to adhere to this “standard” but there are many out there that still deviate.

Why are cowboy hats turned up on the sides?

Over time, the cowboy hat underwent changes in shape to better suit the needs of its owner and evolved into the form we are more familiar with today. The brim curved up on the sides to stay out of the way of a rope, and the crown became pinched to allow better control.

Why shouldn’t you put a cowboy hat on a bed?

If you’ve got a cowboy hat on your head, make sure it tips upward for luck. And no matter what you do, don’t ever set your cowboy hat on a bed! It’s a commonly held superstition that a hat set on the bed invites bad luck to enter your home.

What do the X’s mean on a straw cowboy hat?

The X factor rating is determined by the materials used to make a felt cowboy hat. In straw, the X’s are determined by how tight the weave and how narrow the straw reed used to make the hat. So, the tighter the weave and the narrower the straw reed used to make the hat, the more X’s a hat will be.

What do the X’s mean on a Stetson hat?

The “X” markings in a felt cowboy hat indicate how much fur content is included in the fur blend used to make the hat. The more wild fur in the fur blend, the higher the “X” marking for that hat.

Will rain ruin a straw cowboy hat?

Straw hats (made of natural fibers) should NEVER be worn in the rain. A straw hat will not maintain it’s shape in wet weather. If you do get caught without an umbrella, once you get indoors always snap your brim up.

What do the X’s in a cowboy hat mean?

The X factor rating is determined by the materials used to make a felt cowboy hat. It is determined by the percentage of furs used in making the felt western hat. They use beaver, mink, chinchilla and other furs to make a felt hat. So basically, the finer fur a cowboy hat is made with, the more X’s a hat will be.

Why do people wear Stetson Western straw hats?

Made for warm days and sunny skies, these hats are handwoven, durable and designed to help you keep your cool.

Why did John B Stetson invent the broad brim hat?

Stetson Hats Western Straw Hats. John B Stetson invented the broad brim hat, because he was broke, knew how to make hats, and was tired of getting his head wet while mining for gold. Turns out that his cure for the aggravation of weather made him a fortune by returning him to his hat making roots.

How do you put on a straw hat?

To put on or remove your straw hat, lightly hold the front of the hat, the sturdiest part where the crown meets the brim. Handling by the brim may warp and twist the brim over time, giving it an uneven look. You can also gently put on and take off your hat by the top of the crown.

What makes a straw hat last so long?

The perfomance and longevity of your hat depends on a few simple steps. To put on or remove your straw hat, lightly hold the front of the hat, the sturdiest part where the crown meets the brim. Handling by the brim may warp and twist the brim over time, giving it an uneven look.