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

e4Hats.com custom embroidery

e4Hats.com proudly creates customer embroidery on our hats and caps. All you need to do is provide us with your logo (words or design), and we will apply it to one of our hats or caps. Please contact us
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Airborne Patch Cap - 82nd

Our 82nd Airborne Patch Cap is an excellent cap for all US Airborne military uses. This embroidered military patch cap is especially great for those who had served or serve in US Airborne services and operations.

ladies felt hats

For fall and winter seasons, for those of women who are looking for something very extravagant and elegant, ladies felt hats are perfect accessories to accentuate their outfits. Women’s felt hats are made from durable, great quality so they never go out of style and you are sure to add fashion statement on your style that will perfectly suit your outfits. Some excellent ladies felt hats include styles of women’s gambler felt hats, ribbon band wool hats, woman’s felt cowboy hats, felt dress hats, felt cloche hats and many others. Some of these beautiful hats look as if they came from the Victorian era and you can be more dressed up and look fancy in wearing these amazing styles of felt hats. If you have a unique style and want to show off your fashion style, you can always try our fur band wool felt hat which the crown of hat is accented by fur hatband with bow decoration or our side fold up wool felt dress hat that features folded up brim on one side with big bow decoration. If you are just looking for simple stylish felt hats, then you can try our women’s gambler felt hats or women’s felt cowboy hats. Look elegant and stunning now for you ladies in wearing our classy felt hats in trendy styles that will last for many years. These are perfect hats with your fancy and decorative outfits for you ladies and you will have your head well adorned for any occasions.

Christmas party hats

Are you throwing a fun and exciting Christmas party with your family and friends? Christmas parties are always full of fun and happiness as you exchange gifts, have some good time and spend end of year with your beloved ones. Why not have more fun and memory by bringing the Christmas spirit?! There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with wearing these fabulous Christmas hats. Red and white Santa hats and stocking hats are probably the most popular hats for Christmas. Some other awesome Xmas hats include reindeer hats, Xmas tree hats, Santa Claus pants hats, penguin hats and snowman hats. These are fun and perfect costume accessories for winter holidays and gifts as well. You can also wear these winter holiday hats for your next snow trips to bring some fun and excitement. Do not forget about our new fantastic Christmas hats that work great for your holiday parties and make your holiday more special and memorable.

Hats for Winter Vacation

If you are planning for your winter vacation like snowboarding or other winter trips, make sure you equip yourself well with warm and stylish headwears. There are all kinds of winter hats and accessories that are great for snowboarding trips. Ski beanie hats with ear flaps are popular and excellent winter hats because of the stylish look that they create and the warmth that they provide us. Some other great winter headwears when planning for your boarding and skiing trips are face masks, ear muffs, beanie visors, and trooper hats. These are great winter choices for your next winter vacations as they are easy to find with affordable prices. Everyone from children to adults can now enjoy wearing these awesome winter beanie hats. You can stay warm and cozy in these amazing winter products of diverse hats and accessories. So, do not forget to select your favorite winter hat, glove or scarf before heading out for your winter trips!