Leather is a great material for western wear items. We've recently done an article on leather chaps. This article will feature the leather cowboy hat and its uses to the western wear world.
Leather is easy to shape and mold. This makes it easy for hat makers to make good fits for cowboys. Leather also holds its shape well, and does not stretch out quickly.
Leather also tends to not wrinkle or stretch out easily. Leather can be worn at all times of the year and is resistant to wind and rain. Leather works well in all types of weather. It is a definite benefit that your hat be weather resistant.
Straw hats are not as resilient. Straw hats were used in the early days of the West, but they did not work as well as leather. During the hot months they did little to protect against the sun that got through the straw fibers of the hat, and they did not hold up well in rain and snow.
During the summer time leather, on the other hand, protects against the sun and can be used to fan you off. In the winter time leather adds protection against wind and snow, and provides warmth and durability.. Leather provides protection against the elements no matter what type of weather.
When using your cowboy hat in the rain make sure to allow leather to dry on its own. Also be sure to store your hat out of the sun so it does not discolor.
Leather needs to be cleaned carefully. Test out a spot of your hat that will not be seen before moving on to the rest of your hat. Ask your western apparel store what cleaning product they would recommend using on your leather cowboy hat.
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