Cyclone Hat
The Cyclone is a 100% Made in USA hat, including cowhide leather sourced in the US. The curled brim is three inches on the front and back and has a span of 2 inches on the sides. The pinched crown is 4 inches in the front, rising to 5 inches in the center and down to 4½ inches in the back. A wire insert allows you to adjust the shape of the brim. The ¾ inch hat band is decorated with polished Buffalo nickels from the Old West. A unique, velcro-attached insert attaches to the front for both sweat absorption and for sizing. The insert is washable. Unlined. Made in the USA.
The Cyclone is a 100% Made in USA hat, including cowhide leather sourced in the US. The curled brim is three inches on the front and back and has a span of 2 inches on the sides. The pinched crown is 4 inches in the front, rising to 5 inches in the center and down to 4½ inches in the back. A wire insert allows you to adjust the shape of the brim. The ¾ inch hat band is decorated with polished Buffalo nickels from the Old West. A unique, velcro-attached insert attaches to the front for both sweat absorption and for sizing. The insert is washable. Unlined. Made in the USA.
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American Hat Makers
Gary Watrous started American Hat Makers in the early 1970's. With an investment of $20 in leather and $20 in leather working tools, he began making belts, wallets, and purses and selling them from the back of his 1963 Chevy station wagon. In the mid 70's, Gary created a leather hat for his own use. He loved it so much that hats quickly became his calling and sole artistic focus. His son Garth joined his father as a partner in American Hat Makers in 2005. The family owned company is based in Watsonville, California.
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Hat Sizing
Heads come in all sizes, and in a surprising variety of shapes. Although high quality hats are adaptable, and will usually conform to differences in shape with a little wearing, it is essential that the size be correct for the head.
To determine your hat size, measure the circumference around your head, keeping the tape level and firm, across the temples and above the eyebrow ridges. If you do not have a tape measure, download, print and assemble our hat tape here: hat_tape.pdf. Check the size chart given below. For in-between measurements use the next size up. For more help, please view our video snippet: How to Measure Your Head for a Hat 
Circumference of head where hat brim sits:
Inches 21⅛ 21½ 21⅞ 22¼ 22⅝ 23 23½ 23⅞ 24¼ 24⅝ 25 25½ US Hat Size 6¾ 6⅞ 7 7⅛ 7¼ 7⅜ 7½ 7⅝ 7¾ 7⅞ 8 8⅛ Metric Size 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 American Hat Makers Hat Size S M L XL XXL Inches US Hat Size Metric Hat Size American Hat Makers Hat Size 21⅛ 6¾ 54 S 21½ 6⅞ 55 21⅞ 7 56 M 22¼ 7⅛ 57 22⅝ 7¼ 58 L 23 7⅜ 59 23½ 7½ 60 XL 23⅞ 7⅝ 61 24¼ 7¾ 62 XXL 24⅝ 7⅞ 63 25 8 64 25½ 8⅛ 65 Check the Fit
When your hat arrives, check the fit before wearing to make sure you have ordered the correct size:1. The sweatband inside the hat should fit securely on the head without binding.
2. For some in-between sizes, and for some head shapes, greater comfort may be attained by placing felt pads inside the sweatband.
3. The top of the crown should not be so low that it touches the top of your head and prevents the hat from coming down far enough to seat properly. If it does, with a leather or cloth hat you may need a smaller size. With an Akubra fur felt hat the top can be adjusted. Check the information sheet supplied with the hat, or check our Hat Frequently Asked Questions page.
If the hat does not fit, recheck your hat size, and exchange your hat for the correct size. Hats in unused condition can be returned for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase. Payment for international shipments must be by credit card or money order in US funds.