![]() ![]() Renowned for their superior quality cowboy hats and creative western flair, Stetson is an iconic brand that is recognized across the globe. ![]() Here are a few examples of cowboy hats made of Shantung and Bankok-Toyo straw from two of the highest quality cowboy hat manufacturers in the world, “Stetson” and “Justin.” Types of Straw Cowboy Hats Stetson Ventilated crowns made of Shantung or Bankok-Toyo straw are gaining popularity. Bankok-Toyo straws are coarser than the finer grades of Shantung, and hats manufactured using Bankok-Toyo often have a vented crown. Shantung straw has essentially replaced Toquilla straw as the favored hat material.īankok-Toyo, commonly known as Bangora, is another favorite straw for manufacturing cowboy hats. The much rarer Toquilla straw, which only grows on the high western slopes of South American mountains, is used to make Panama straw hats. ![]() Shantung straw-made hats account for around 80% of straw cowboy hats because this straw is readily accessible and less sensitive to heat and sun. Shantung straw comes from Asia and is the most commonly used material by manufacturers of high-quality straw cowboy hats. The weaving method is also a significant quality indicator, whether by hand or on a loom. When it comes to appropriate headgear for warm or hot conditions, straw has been the material of choice for thousands of years on many different continents.ĭurable, lightweight, and able to circulate air, it’s no wonder straw was also adopted as the material of choice by the cattle-ranching cowboys of the Wild West era to aid as protection against searing summer temperatures.Ī cowboy hat’s quality is directly related to the grade of the straw used to make it. Your fur felt cowboy hat will require a little TLC. ![]()
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