Synthetic, cotton and straw hats are popular among many wearers, though leather ones are gaining prominence both in the market and on people's heads, as fashion conscious and forward-looking consumers opt for leather products.
Today, it is not uncommon to see celebrities looking sharp in these hats.
There is a wide selection of men's leather hats, featuring different styles and designs, including the safari, fedora, porkpie, outback, ivy flat cap, newsboy, baseball cap and driving cap.
Many of these are made using high quality genuine leather, such as suede leather, lambskin leather and cattle hide leather.
Some of the important qualities of leather hats include: · Durable The hats are durable, versatile, hard-working and unyielding to rain and wind.
As a result, they can last for a very long time with proper care.
Furthermore, these are not harmed by the rain provided they are dried properly.
If yours is rained on, dry it immediately using a soft piece of white cloth and place the hat in a spot away from direct heat.
Proper care also involves removing everyday dirt from the leather and periodically wiping the hat using a water-damped cloth.
· Good fit Leather hats tend to mold readily, providing a good fit for the wearer.
Furthermore, these ones do not lose shape, neither do they wrinkle easily or stretch out.
To prevent cracks appearing on them or to prevent them from becoming discoloured from oils in the fingers, avoid picking the hat using a pinch.
· Breathe easily In addition to being wind and water-resistant, leather breathes easily.
Therefore, a leather hat, such as a cowboy hat designed from leather, can offer comfort year-round.
During the hot months, a leather hat can help a great deal in keeping the sun off the head and neck and during the cold season, such as winter, one made out of leather can provide adequate warmth and durability.
· Range of colors These hats come in a wide shade of brown, from lighter brown to deep-chocolate brown and black.
This means every man can find a good one that compliments his or her hair colors and skin complexion perfectly.
· Expensive Leather products, including leather hats are more expensive compared with other materials.
The high price is often associated with the elaborate process of converting raw skin into the end product.
Furthermore, the hats are durable, which means consumers take a long time before they get to replace theirs.
Therefore, it is only natural for traders to charge a higher price to support the purchasing gap.