Straw and Felt Western Cowboy Hats
The western hat shape is perhaps one of the most identifiable structured hat style. Spanning centuries of history, it is the epitome of Americana. In the 1800s both straw and felt cowboy styles saw the initial boom of their popularity in the United States.
As people from the East coast moved West, they looked for a durable wide brim hat to shield them from the sun and rain. Since then, this unique hat has become the tangible representation of a more rugged and untamed time in America’s history.
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Stay Cool All Summer with Straw Western Hats
hats.com offers a wide range of straw cowboy hats, from selections designed to keep up with you on the open range, to more casual cowboy styles with some added flair. For those more interested in a hat that can keep up with their active lifestyle in the Wild West, brands like Eddy Bros Hat Company and Bailey Western don’t mess around with authentic style and true durability.
It was in the late 1940s that Bailey branched out into western hats, designed to withstand the lifestyle of a true outdoorsman. Bailey Western offers tightly woven straw cowboy hats, allowing for ventilation during the hot summer months out on the open range. Also available are “Spring Break hats”, fashionable straw cowboy hats that are perfect for a hot, summer day on vacation, giving you the sun protection you need and the style you crave. Look to the WindRiver Western collection for luxury cowboy hats, and the Renegade collection for trendy western styles for men and women.
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Warm Up with Wool and Fur Winter Western Cowboy Hats
The western hat is not just for the summer season; there is also a wide selection of wool and fur felt cowboy hats to keep you warm during the winter months. Creating wool LiteFelt® is a patented process of softening the wool fibers and making them more durable and water resistant. These hats are a staple in the Bailey Western line, and many are made in the United States.
Fur felt is perhaps one the of the highest quality materials that a western hat can be made out of. Fashioned from rabbit or beaver fur, these cowboy hats use the naturally locking properties of the individual strands to make strong material. It was John B. Stetson in the mid 1800’s who invented the process of making fabric out of fur, creating the first fur felt cowboy hat out of his new found material. Since then, the fur felt hat has become a must have item for any true headwear aficionado or open range explorer.
