How to fit your size.  Charlie 1 Horse hats are available In Sizes:  6 3/4 - 7 5/8. Hat sizes kinda sort of go by ruler sizes, but the confusion comes in a size 6 1/2 is not 6 1/2 inches around. If you are not sure of your size, just take a soft ruler tape and measure around your head where you prefer it to fit. Most people will go around the biggest part of the back of their head, and be about 2 to 3 fingers (turned sideways) above their eyebrow.  We can convert these inch measurements to your hat size for you. You want to be able to pull your hat down in a windstorm, but wear it a little more loose in normal weather. Some people like to tilt it back a little when they relax. Then wear it more square when business need to be done! There is a hat fitting chart at the bottom of this page.

Also, have a friend look at the top of your head and see if it is shaped round like a ball, like an egg, square looking, or like a round oval race track. This helps us to steam and pre-fit your hat to better break your hat in. 

How About Hat Bands? When you see options of several colors in a hat style, you can expect the hatband, ribbons and such to complement the color shown.  But, cowboys have always carved their own uniqueness. Part of that is in customizing your hatband. If you need help, or want to see more selections, just call us or check out some of the hatbands on our website. 

How do I care for My Hat? Hats are as much fun to own as they are to buy. Most hats can be lightly washed with water, and a mild detergent if needed. Almost always, a hat stiffner should be applied after your cleaning. Click here to take a look at cleaners, stiffners, hat racks, boxes, brushes and such. Because we have spent 30 years cleaning hats, just give us a chat to ask what you might need if you are not sure. You will be amazed how nice they look with a simple brim brushing. After every so many rainstorms, you may need to apply another light coat of hat stiffener. Always remember that like painting a car, you want to use a lot of light coats.

Felt hats are absorbent. They can soak up sweat and stains in the same fibers that wick the moisture away from your head. This wicking and evaporation is why hats seem to be comfortably cool in the hot sun. Often, your sweat will react with the dye in a leather sweatband (the inner band that rests on your head.) bleeding through into the wool, or fur of your hat. Once stained, you can clean the bacteria away but often, only cover the new coloration. You know, there are hats they make to look all sweat stained when you first get them. And can you believe they do charge extra for that!

Any other questions? Just write them down and shoot us an email. It's your questions that wind up as comments on the Cultured Cowboy site.

Badlands

C1H - #CF10740940.BDLN--R Badlands - A 10X Desert Tan fur felt hat with Rattlesnake skins, and vertebrae, suede leather, feathers, and a rabbit skull. Definately not for the introverted personality!  

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