Hat Size and Chart
Buying the Correct Size
If you are new to wearing sized hats it is always a good idea to visit your nearest mall and try on a few different hat brands.
If you only know your hat size in cm, find the corresponding hat size on our chart. Then add your size in cm to the order notes as you put your hat order together.
BEST PRACTICES!
- Most hat sizes have only 3/8th of an inch difference between them. So just a 1/4 inch makes a big difference in the fit of a sized hat.
- If you are already a hat person, order your usual North American hat size. Our sizing is the same. The chart shown gives our standard hat sizing.
- If you tell us a Stetson or Resistol in a size 7 3/8 is a little tight we can make adjustments when building your new hat.
- Own a good hat and can’t remember the size?
Simply turn the sweatband down and look at the underside. A good hat maker will write key information on the back, including the hat size.
WHEN YOU GET YOUR HAT
Your hat comes with a couple of felt stays in case the hat is a bit loose. They slide up under the sweat band and act as a shim. However, should the hat be a touch snug the hat stretcher that comes with it will solve that. And if worse comes to worse, we will get the hat back and re-block it to the right size. We make sure that all clients get a hat that fits.
If you wish to confirm your hat size by measuring your head
- You’ll need a friend, and a soft tape measure, to measure with. The same type tape measure the fella uses to measure your trouser inseam.
- Look straight ahead and have your helper measure your head. Measure over your hair, just above your ears, and a half inch above your eye brows.
- Make sure the tape is slightly slack but never loose. You should be able to feel the tape but it should not be tight or the fit of the hat will be tight as well! Measure twice to be sure.
- ONCE AGAIN NEVER MEASURE TIGHT
- Match your head measurement to the closest corresponding hat size. Then enter your head measurement in the order notes section.
Can we make a Sombrero style hat?
