Your New Favorite Hat: The Felt Hat

• Your New Favorite Hat: The Felt Hat

  If you are always on the hunt for your new favorite hat, we are happy to tell you that the search may be over. There are a lot of very important factors that go into a "favorite hat," the material, the size, or the style. But there is also an intangible factor, and that is how the hat makes you feel. Some hats just make you feel like they belong atop your head. You wear them everywhere and you never take them off. There are times in a man’s life where they need to get a little dressed up. Most men scoff at the errant affair of getting dressed up but have grown accustomed to doing so for their loved ones, particularly, their wives and mothers. What if I told you that you might actually like getting dressed!

  The outfit can really make a man and no outfit is complete without a great hat. You are going to love the way you look and enjoy the feeling of being dressed up. Nothing fits the bill better than a felt hat. These dressy hats are the perfect accessory for both formal and casual occasions. What and a hat is made of is one of the most important factors in determining what hat is right for you. These felt hats feature a crushed top as well as a down-turned brim. They are made of durable, smooth, high quality material, that will make your hat last well beyond its years. The hard stiff material of these hats ensures that it will always maintain its shape. If you are hesitant about giving one of these classy pieces of head wear a try, take one out for a test drive. A felt hat offers a classic and stylish look that will be catching eyes and turning heads in no time. These hats might be on their way to becoming your new favorite hat.

       

  When many people think about hat styles for men they think of a baseball cap and nothing more. There are more hat types out there if you only expand your idea of fashion. There are so many different styles of felt hats out there including upturned brim hats, rabbit fur, Indiana Jones,cowboy hats, fedoras, Aussie hats and many more. If you are looking for a more casual style then you want to look into a bowler, derby, or top hats. These hats are also interchangeable and can be worn in conjunction with both casual and formal attires. Men usually aren’t too open when it comes to love, but you might just fall in love with a great looking elegant felt hat. These hats are not as stiff, uncomfortable, and formal than you might think. Your fall and winter wardrobe is not complete without a fantastic felt hat. Men are turning into gentleman again, and the once popular hat style is making its triumphant return to the hat world. Whether you wear your hat for a dressy event or a more casual affair, we are confident that this will become your new favorite hat or at the very least top 3. Stay classy internet!

  

  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats, Your New Favorite Hat on February 25, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

The Birth of a Hat: Bucket

• The Birth of a Hat: Bucket

  The bucket hat was born from very humble beginnings.

    

  Origins:

  The hat has evolved from its inception as a standard issue hat used to protect the necks of the Israeli Defense Force troops battling in the desert sun in the 1940’s to something much more. As time passed the hat has evolved into one of the most versatile hat options that has ever been created. The hat has been glorified throughout the years in movies and television shows. Most notably in the television series Gilligan’s Island where the lead character Gilligan rocked his iconic bucket hat in every episode. The hat was also prominently featured on Hunter S. Thompson’s character from the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" where it became Johnny Depp’s trademark style. The bucket hat also was the trademark style that Hunter S. Thompson himself was known for. The bucket hat has become so popular due to how incredibly versatile it is. Depending on how you sport your hat it can communicate so much. It can help you stay comfortable and cool while at the same time can add some necessary glam and style to your wardrobe. No matter who has worn the bucket hat over years from the hot desert soldiers to the emerging hip hop artists of the 20^th century like LL Cool J, the bucket hat has always been on the forefront of style and function. The bucket hat’s popularity peaked in the 1980’s but has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity. The bucket hat will one day take its place in the Hat Hall of Fame.

     

  Styles:

  The bucket hat has such a unique and iconic style that stays true to its early designs. That iconic design has stayed the same. Something that has changed about the bucket hat however, is the many styles, colors, and materials that you can find the bucket hat in. Found in cotton, canvas, nylon, denim, polyester and other soft comfortable materials, the bucket hat provides fantastic summertime protection for your head, face, and neck. The bucket hat features little holes, known as grommets that allow ventilation for your head. The hat has never been associated with any nationality and has been worn in all cultures around the world. Made of washable, breathable material you can find a bucket hat for any style or outdoor activity. Nowadays you can find fishing hats, reversible styles, and flower-patterned, even Rasta styles.

  The Future:

  The bucket has come a long way from the heads of the Israelis battling in the desert sun. It has been donned on the heads of many iconic people in television, movies and the music industry. It is one of the most versatile hat types available today. The hat features a timeless style that has maintained its popularity for almost 70 years. The bucket hat is not going anywhere. It will continue to be a popular hat style for years to come. Depending on the style the bucket hat can be casual like a fishing hat, or can communicate untouchable glam. No matter how much the bucket hat changes, that fact remains that the bucket hat makes a statement, and it makes it loud. Check out a great bucket hat found here on e4Hats.com.
  

  
  

  
  

  Show Your Hat Some Love:

  The bucket hat is like any other hat. You must take care when washing your hat to make sure the hat will stay by you side for years to come. The bucket hat is a crushable style hat so maintaining its shape is not as important as with other hat types. Check you hat’s tag for material information and to find the best cleaning method for you and your hat. Keep you and your hat happy with careful care. A soft bristle brush and some gentle cleanser could be a very good investment for you to make in prolonging the life of your hat. You can see some common hat care tips below for more information on how to keep your hat happy.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Here are some additional common hat care tips:

  • Every hat will develop its own personality and style with time. Small marks on the hat are all part of the hats life cycle and only add to its authenticity.
  • All hats can be treated with a waterproof spray if necessary
  • Some hats might shrink if they are exposed to high heat, or left out exposed to sunlight
  • A stiff brim allows your hat to be shape the way that you would like, but some hats feature a flexible brim that allows the hat to be crushed.
  • If you do not have a hat form place the hat on a bowl while it dries to keep its form.
  • The dishwasher is another viable option for washing a hat but can sometimes fade the colors of the hat,
  • Dry cleaning is also a cheap and effective way to keep your hat clean
  • If you are completely lost about hat care check the tag to find washing instructions

  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats, The Birth of a Hat: Hat History on February 25, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Horse Riding, Hog Tying, Cowboy Hats

• Horse Riding, Hog Tying, Cowboy Hats

  Cowboy hats have never been as popular as they are today.
  
  When they were first invented it was all about function and not all about style, like it is today. Cowboy hats were born out of necessity. They were worn to protect the wearer’s face and neck from the elements, both the blazing sun as well as the harsh winter cold. The early adopters of this hat style were not concerned about their wardrobe or appearance, all they were concerned with was their safety and comfort. Today the cowboy hat has become a fashion icon. The hat is worn by people all over the world as a part of their hip fashionable wardrobe. The amount of cowboy hat styles out there truly boggles the mind. They now come in all shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and they even make hats for different regions.

  

  The cowboy hat rose to prominence via the “Spaghetti Westerns” and actors like John Wayne truly brought the hat style into the limelight. That popularity has steadily grown year after year making the cowboy hat one of the most popular hat styles in existence today. You can find hats out there for men, women, and even children. There are so many styles out there to choose from including, high crown, wide brim, rolled brim, chin strap, and stained. The materials these hats are available in is just as varied as the styles including, straw, tea stained, sewn wheat, suede, corduroy, felt, Toyo, and so much more. These hog tying, horse riding cowboy hats were a huge party of early western culture and are just as big of part of modern day fashion as well. Especially in the summertime, straw cowboy hats are one of the most popular hat styles because they not only keep your head cool but they also offer you a fashionable eye catching, head turning look. These summertime cowboy hat styles includeRaffia Cowboy, Outback Tea Stained Cowboys, Toyo, Serape, Western styles, and others.

    

  The country music scene is riddled with cowboy hats. Many of the top country musicians in the world are hardly ever seen without a cowboy hat. Whether or not you are an actual cowboy or just have a little cowboy in you, you cannot let yourself go another hat less season. Every hat is unique so make sure you look at every aspect of a hat before you choose the right one for you.

  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats on February 26, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Seasonal Hats: UV Protection

We learn more and more about skin cancer and its causes every single day.

Staying protected from the sun is one of the best ways to keep you happy and healthy. Those with skin conditions or even just people with sensitive skin need to be vigilant in picking out the best UV protection hat.

There are many things to consider when selecting a UV protection hat. There are three factors essential to keep in mind when choosing the best UV protection sun hat for you. The first is the brim size. Each brim size offers different levels of protection and comfort. Doctors recommend your brim to be at least 3 inches in length. Anything smaller will not provide the skin protection that you need. The second vital factor to consider is what the hat is made of. There are specialized UV50+ and UPF45+ materials available offering unprecedented sun protection. These materials are SPF rated meaning they will block 98% of the UVA and UVB rays. The last factor to keep in mind is the shape of the brim. The shape of the brim dictates how the sun is reflected off of your hat and keeps the rays away from your face. Brims that curve down and sit closer to the face typically provide better UV protection. Using these sun protection hats in conjunction with the proper SPF level sunscreen gives you the optimum skin protection possible.

Flap caps are a great way to protect your face and neck from the sun. You can find extended flap caps that cover all of your neck, and ears. They are almost mandatory for those with sensitive skin or other skin conditions. These hats also feature extended neck flaps that wrap all of the way to the front of your face to provide even more protection for your face.

A fourth additional factor to consider is the color of the under brim. Darker colors are better at absorbing Ultra Violet light that could potentially reflect back on your face. Darker under brim colors help minimize glare and gives the wearer thorough sun protection as well as giving you those hot and sunny days.

Taking these factors in close consideration, you can be confident that your hat provides you with the excellent sun protection that you need, to keep you healthy and your skin looking great.

There are not many hats out there that have such a long and storied history than the fedora.

Origins:

The hat has become synonymous with the image of a 1930’s gangster. While the 1930’s gangster did a great deal to influence the public image of the hat they were not its inventor. That distinction belongs to Sarah Bernhardt who starred in a play aptly named “Fedora” in which she wore in 1889 when the play was adapted and performed. Bernhardt’s popularity helped the hat become an integral part of the female wardrobe of the 19^th century and beyond. The fedora’s flexible nature that allowed it to be bent, curled, shaped and dented to the wearer’s liking symbolized the wearer’s aversion to the conformity of society. People were clamoring to create their own unique fashion sense. The fedora hat rose in popularity primarily due to the rise of the 1930’s gangster. The gangster was not alone in glorifying this hat type. With the help of Hollywood and the music industry the fedora hat rose to heights it had never seen before. Characters like Indiana Jones popularized the fedora in the movies and it is actually one of his most iconic accessories. Musical superstars like Michael Jackson also helped take the fedora to amazing new heights.

Styles

The fedora hat is available today in some many unique and fashionable designs and colors. These hats are available in a wide variety of different modern styles including animal print, denim, felt, glitter, and solid and  fedoras in a variety of colors. The fedora has changed very little style wise over its lifetime and we believe it will always be a timeless and classic hat style. A vented straw or wool fedora is one of the finest fedoras on the market offering the wearer a fashionable, sometimes dressy style, while at the same time providing a comfortable breathable experience. Each fedora has a personality all its own and no two hats are exactly alike. An often overlooked accessory however is the hat band. The right hat band can make or break a fedora. There are so many different types to choose from, and there is one out there distinctly designed to match your unique personal style. No matter what style you choose there is no doubt a fedora can get help you achieve that distinct personal style that makes you, you.

The Future...

The fedora has experienced a massive resurgence in the past few years. The hat style is steadily gaining back the popularity that it once enjoyed. While the gangsters of the 1930’s initially popularized this hat, the time of the gangster has come and gone. However, new passionate hat lovers have kept the fedora alive. The king of pop Michael Jackson kept the fedora in the limelight during his career and the most iconic images of him include him wearing one. Current musical artists like Bruno Mars and actors like Johnny Depp and Justin Timberlake are helping the hat make its way back the forefront of fashion. The fedora hat is becoming a bigger and bigger part of modern fashion with each passing day. The modern day fedora has kept the iconic style intact but new specialty novelty versions including sequin, glitter, floral pattern, and special holiday designs have been added to the mix. No matter what design you choose, the fact remains that the fedora is one of those timeless hats that will continue to be a huge player in the hat world for the foreseeable future. We show respect to the fedora, both where it came from and where it is going. With its high quality look and construction, form and function meet to create one of the most famous and iconic hat styles.

Hat Care

How do I care for my hat? That is a question that we receive daily. Taking care of your fedora is so important in maintaining the integrity of the material as well as keeping you looking great. It is important to use a soft brush when cleaning your fedora and always hand wash it. You can use a lint roller to remove lint and dust and be sure to use gentle brush strokes when cleaning your hat to avoid misshaping your hat. There are powdered options available so that you can take care of oily stains. You can use a solution of vinegar and water to remove unsightly sweat stains off of your hat. By using these tips as well as the ones listed below you can help keep your hat pristine long beyond its years.

Here are some common hat care tips:

• Every hat will develop its own personality and style with time. Small marks on the hat are all part of the hats life cycle and only add to its authenticity.
• All hats can be treated with a waterproof spray if necessary
• Some hats might shrink if they are exposed to high heat, or left out exposed to sunlight
• A stiff brim allows your hat to be shape the way that you would like, but some hats feature a flexible brim that allows the hat to be crushed.
• If you do not have a hat form place the hat on a bowl while it dries to keep its form.
• The dishwasher is another viable option for washing a hat but can sometimes fade the colors of the hat,
• Dry cleaning is also a cheap and effective way to keep your hat clean
• If you are completely lost about hat care check the tag to find washing instructions