Cleaning and Hat Care
Clean your Outback hat often by brushing counter-
clockwise, the crown facing you, with a soft brush
or damp sponge. Be sure that any surface dirt is
dry before brushing. If your hat gets wet, place it
on its crown and let it dry naturally and slowly.
Artificial heat or direct sunlight may shrink your hat.
Sweatbands
Our sweatbands transfer moisture away from the skin
to the quick-drying reverse side of the fabric. This
allows your head to stay cooler in warm weather, and
warmer and drier in the cold.
Measuring for Size
To measure, start with a soft tape measure at the center of
theforeheadjustabovetheeyebrowsandtheears.Continue
around the head returning to the center. In-between sizes
should opt for a larger size. It should feel snug enough not
to be easily blown or knocked off. It should not be painfully
tight. Heads come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Try on a
fewdifferent styles and sizes to findwhat’s best. Most hats
are unisex and men’s and women’s hat sizes are the same.
Proper Wear
Puttingyour hat onyour headproperly is an important part
of the fit. Grasp the brim front and back and place the hat
onyour headback to front. Hats areusuallyworn just above
the ears and level to the ground but it’s a personal choice.
Chin cords
We offer two types of chin cords to keep hats in place
during windy conditions or when riding fast. One
type goes just under the chin with an adjustable
slide. Some of our Outback hats feature two-part
wind straps that secures under the chin and behind
the head.
Glossary
CROWN
– the portion of the hat that covers the top of the
head. Crowns come in various shapes and heights. Crowns
are “creased” in many different ways reflecting individual
taste and personality.
BRIM
– the projection of material from the bottom of the
crown all around its circumference. Brims can be narrowor
wide and come turned up or turned down, rolled or curled.
HATBAND
– a decorative element that surrounds the
crown used to express the wearer’s style. Simple or fancy,
hatbands add sophistication, rugged good looks or glitzy
pizzazz.
SWEATBAND
– the strip of material sewn on the inside
of the hat where it touches the head. Sweatbands enhance
comfort and fit. Our sweatband construction incorporates
high-tech materials such as moisture-wicking, quick
drying Dry-Zone®.
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