HAT SZE GUIDE

CALCULATING YOUR OWN HAT SIZE

Take a tape measure and measure around your head, just above your ears, in either inches or centimetres. All of our hats and caps come sized and you can choose which sizing scale you wish to use. We’ve set the default to European sizing which is centimetres.

What is the correct way to style a brim?

The classic way to style your brim is flipped down at the front, and curled up at the back. However all of our brimmed felt hats can be worn with their brims turned back and front. Hats can also be worn on the back of the head but make sure to go down a size if so.

What happens if my hat gets smaller?

Over time the natural fibres in our hats and caps may reduce its size slightly, usually if the piece has been subjected to rain or any dampness. To stretch your hat back to its original size, we recommend using a hat jack - you can find our top tips for using a hat jack on our 'Hat Care' page.

What should I do if my hat or cap gets wet?

Do not place on a radiator! You should always allow your hat or cap to dry naturally in a warm place.

How should I handle a Panama?

Panamas must always be handled by the brim and not by the crown. Handling a Panama by the crown will cause the material to irreversibly split.

Size Chart

Calculating Your Own Hat Size.

To calculate your European/metric hat size, measure the circumference of your head in centimetres. The best way to do this is to pass a metric tape measure around your head. Alternatively, you can use a piece of string may which you can measure against a ruler or tape measure.

TIPS

It is important that you take this measurement where a hat would normally sit.

Firstly, position the tape measure or string so that it rests just above the brow at the front of the head, and approximately 1 cm above the top of the ears on each side. Then pull the tape so that is taut but not too tight. Finally, take the measurement.

Hats sizes are measured to the nearest whole centimetre. We therefore advise you to size up to the next centimetre if your head measurement is between whole centimetres.

The way a person wears their hat depends on personal taste, so this suggestion is for guidance purposes only. If you already own a Panama hat, measure around the inside of the hat at the point where the crown meets the brim.