The Spirit of the Land Down Under Lives On In Australian Outback Hats
The Australian Outback Hat, sometimes referred to as Australia's take on the "American Cowboy hat", has similar beginnings to its American counterpart. Australians used to wear these hats just to protect themselves from the elements of heat and rain. Only in this practical sense, however, are these two hats similar.
The Australian or ?Aussie? Outback hat is smaller in design and turned down in the front and back. It is also not as dramatically turned up on the sides. Aussie hats are made from fur felt, straw, canvas, leather, wool felt, kangaroo and sometimes mesh. As with American Cowboy hats, the Aussie Outback hats captures the life of the Australian in it's design and use.
Folks in the Australian Outback are known to have many hats. The hat is more than just a head covering. It has lots of different uses due to the harsh and variable climate. However, having grown in popularity, these hats are now being chosen more for their fashion than their function.
A lot of people think that it is popular to dangle things like crocodile teeth from the brim of your Australian Outback hat; however, this is not really true. Only tourists would wear these. A fedora style hat is often used as a "safari hat". A fedora with the brim completely folded down is typical.
Numerous styles of Australian Outback hats exist. This kind of hat is like the American Cowboy hat, only smaller. Akubra Hats are the original kind of Outback hat. The Keir family began manufacturing these hats in 1874, and they are still at it today. The higher quality hats are made of wild rabbit fur. The "snowy river" hat is the most popular Akubra hat. The name is from the movie "The Man from Snowy River."
In Australia, it is important to be able to fold your hat up very small for storage and then have it spring right back into shape when you are ready to wear it. The Aussies coined the term "squashable" to describe this important quality. These hats are truly "squashable". One reason for this is that the manufacturers only use the highest quality of leather. In this way, they can create a consistent product. Jacaru was one of the first to create the leather style Australian hat. A canvas style is also available. Both styles have a brawny, outdoor appearance and gain even more character as they age.
Bill Connor was the creator of BC hats - hence the name. Bill started the very first leather hat business when he introduced his steer hide hat. BC Hats makes a unique sort of hat that has wire mesh in the brim. This helps shape the hat and it holds the shape better. All over the world people think of the "Stockman" style as the "Aussie hat". Cork: When you think Australian hat, this one is the stereotype. The brim of the hat has cork strung inside of it to help ward off pesky flying insects. There is a belief that the oscillating movement of the corks prevents insects from attacking the wearer.
As you can see, the Australian Outback Hat has many versions and the best way to get the full effect of each hat is to go to www.hats-forsale.com to view each hat to see which one you would like to have. Who knows, you just may be the next Crocodile Dundee! - 18423
The Australian or ?Aussie? Outback hat is smaller in design and turned down in the front and back. It is also not as dramatically turned up on the sides. Aussie hats are made from fur felt, straw, canvas, leather, wool felt, kangaroo and sometimes mesh. As with American Cowboy hats, the Aussie Outback hats captures the life of the Australian in it's design and use.
Folks in the Australian Outback are known to have many hats. The hat is more than just a head covering. It has lots of different uses due to the harsh and variable climate. However, having grown in popularity, these hats are now being chosen more for their fashion than their function.
A lot of people think that it is popular to dangle things like crocodile teeth from the brim of your Australian Outback hat; however, this is not really true. Only tourists would wear these. A fedora style hat is often used as a "safari hat". A fedora with the brim completely folded down is typical.
Numerous styles of Australian Outback hats exist. This kind of hat is like the American Cowboy hat, only smaller. Akubra Hats are the original kind of Outback hat. The Keir family began manufacturing these hats in 1874, and they are still at it today. The higher quality hats are made of wild rabbit fur. The "snowy river" hat is the most popular Akubra hat. The name is from the movie "The Man from Snowy River."
In Australia, it is important to be able to fold your hat up very small for storage and then have it spring right back into shape when you are ready to wear it. The Aussies coined the term "squashable" to describe this important quality. These hats are truly "squashable". One reason for this is that the manufacturers only use the highest quality of leather. In this way, they can create a consistent product. Jacaru was one of the first to create the leather style Australian hat. A canvas style is also available. Both styles have a brawny, outdoor appearance and gain even more character as they age.
Bill Connor was the creator of BC hats - hence the name. Bill started the very first leather hat business when he introduced his steer hide hat. BC Hats makes a unique sort of hat that has wire mesh in the brim. This helps shape the hat and it holds the shape better. All over the world people think of the "Stockman" style as the "Aussie hat". Cork: When you think Australian hat, this one is the stereotype. The brim of the hat has cork strung inside of it to help ward off pesky flying insects. There is a belief that the oscillating movement of the corks prevents insects from attacking the wearer.
As you can see, the Australian Outback Hat has many versions and the best way to get the full effect of each hat is to go to www.hats-forsale.com to view each hat to see which one you would like to have. Who knows, you just may be the next Crocodile Dundee! - 18423
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