Hat

Straw hats, cloth hats, leather & wool hats are meant to be replaced annually or every few years if worn on a daily basis. High quality felt hats properly cared for can last for many many years. 10. Do straw cowboy hats get ruined in the rain? Straw hats (made of natural fibers) should NEVER […]

Telescope Gambler Crease The Telescope Crease, or the Gambler Cowboy Hat, derives from the Mexican Cowboys or “Charros” who traveled from South America and Mexico to Nevada for work. The Lower crown height stops hot air from accumulating making it a cooler hat, and the flat wide brim provides excellent Sun Protection. What are the […]

The sandwich is an extra layer between the top and bottom of the visor that is a different color or can have a woven label with a logo on it. The sandwich adds a little flavor to the cap and is another spot where you can personalize the cap. What is a sandwich visor on […]

The bucket hat was first conceived in the early 1900s as a purely functional item worn by Irish farmers and fishermen as protection from the rain, which was made possible by its wide downward-slanting brim. Who is known for wearing bucket hats? The ’90s bucket hat trend is officially back & celebrities of all sorts […]

Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island always wears a bucket hat. Why is it called bucket hat? The bucket hat was first conceived in the early 1900s as a purely functional item worn by Irish farmers and fishermen as protection from the rain, which was made possible by its wide downward-slanting brim. The fact that it can […]

Is It Fine For a Civilian to Wear a Boonie Cap? In the U.S. and in many other countries around the world there’s no law that forbids a civilian from wearing a boonie cap or, for that matter, most other military hats types. Who can wear boonie hat? When Can You Wear a Boonie Hat […]

Trucker hats are ideal for running because they are light and breathable instead of waterproof, ideal for a sweaty runner. Trucker’s hats also have a much wider brim for optimum sun protection and are typically adjustable. Why do runners wear trucker hats? Protection: hats provide protection from the sun, and trucker hat bills give you […]

A hook and loop patch is a patch which has a unique backing. This allows its effortless adherence to versatile surfaces and materials. Basically the two sides of the patch – one with the hooks and the other with the loops – attach to one another to keep the patch in place. What is hook […]

The crown is another name for the top portion of the hat. This area sits on your head above the brim. The dent or pinch of the hat, also called the crease, refers to the indentations made along the sides, back and front of the crown. What is the crown of a top hat called? […]

snapback. Short for snapback, SB is used on social media platform Snapchat for when you want a user to respond back to a snap, or “message.” What does SB mean in a text? somebodywritten abbreviation for somebody or someone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. What does SB mean on Snapchat from a girl? What […]

An anti-snoring chin strap is a device normally made from a flexible fabric or neoprene-type material that is placed under your chin. It wraps over your head and supports your chin, essentially keeping your mouth closed while you sleep. Does a chin strap really work? Patients typically wear a chin strap for two days following […]

Definition of snap-brim : a usually felt hat with brim turned up in back and down in front and with a dented crown. What is a snap brimmed hat? Definition of snap-brim hat : a hat usually made of felt with the brim turned up in back and down in front and with a dented […]

Stampede String (chin strap) attaches with a cotter pin under the sweatband of your hat. What are the parts of a cowboy hat called? At the most basic, a cowboy hat can be broken down into three simple parts: the crown, brim, and hatband. The characteristics of these parts are what distinguish cowboy hats from […]

One side is called the hook. The hook is the rough, scratchy side. This side sticks to lots of things, but it sticks best to the other side, called the loop. The loop side is the soft, fuzzy side. How can you tell a hook from a loop? Wondering which side is which? The rough […]

Hard hook & loop patch backings are often used for military patches and are popular among law enforcement branches. The backing is composed of tiny hooks and loops (much like the rough side of velcro) that allow you to attach the patch to a soft backing for a secure connection. How does hook and loop […]

The snapback hat is just one of many types of baseball caps, but this one gets its name from the adjustable strap in the back that snaps together. What do you call a hat with Velcro? Strapback. If you want an all-American classic, you can’t go wrong with a strapback baseball cap. These hats have […]

Hats with the brim up in the back and down in the front are called “snap brims” Crown. The vertical portion of a felt or straw hat. Many times there is a crease or “pinch” in the crown. For more information about the different types of crowns please see the “Crown Types” section below. What […]

“Hooked” to numerous articles of our day-to-day life, hook-and-loop fasteners are used to secure footwear and clothing as well as to anchor equipment on NASA’s space shuttles and simplify storage and fastening solutions. What is hook and loop system? Hook and loop systems are essentially comprised of two components: a “hook” side and a “loop” […]

one side is called the hook and the other side is called the loop. Wondering which side is which? The rough side is called the hook. And the soft side is called the loop. Is hook and loop the same as Velcro? Though you may not recognize the name, hook and loop is one of […]

Since older hats often have cardboard bills instead of today’s more durable plastic, avoid soaking the hat and spot clean only to preserve the material. Generally, hats made prior to 1983 will have a cardboard bill—if the hat makes a hollow sound when you flick or tap the bill, you can assume that it’s cardboard. […]