Leather Hats and Caps

Leather Hats and Caps buying guide

This page lists every leather hat and cap we stock. If you already know what you want, the products above are the whole range. If you are still choosing, the sections below cover what actually separates one hat from another, written from the questions customers ask us most rather than a manufacturer brochure.

Sizing and fit

Measure around your head just above the ears and across the middle of the forehead, where the hat will sit, and check the measurement against the chart on the product. Leather does not stretch much, so a fitted hat needs to be right from the start.

Caps with a Velcro, snap or buckle strap adjust across a range of sizes. Fitted hats such as top hats and captain's caps are sized, and if you are between sizes, go up and add a small foam strip inside the band.

Materials and what they demand

Genuine cowhide gives a structured hat that holds its shape. Lambskin is softer and suits caps and slouchier styles. Faux leather keeps the look at a lower price but cracks along the folds over time.

Check the lining and the sweatband as closely as the hide. A cotton or satin lining and a proper leather band are what make a hat comfortable for a full evening.

Care that preserves it

Brush off dust and wipe with a barely damp cloth. Condition the leather sparingly and keep conditioner off the lining. Store hats on a shelf or a hat form rather than crushed in a drawer, and let a wet hat dry naturally, crown up, away from heat.

Frequently asked questions about leather hats and caps

Will a leather hat stretch? Very little. Choose the right size or an adjustable strap.

Can I wear it in the rain? Occasional rain is fine. Let it dry naturally and condition it afterwards.

Are these for men or women? Most styles are unisex; the description says where a style is cut specifically for one or the other.

What colors do you carry? Mostly black, with some styles in grey, pink, nude, taupe and white.

Common mistakes when buying leather hats and caps

Guessing head size instead of measuring. An inch either way is the difference between a hat that sits right and one that blows off.

Buying a hat that does not match the leather of the jacket or vest it will be worn with. Check the finish and color against what you already own.

Related categories

If this is not quite what you are after, try Men's Leather Jackets, Ladies Leather Jackets, Leather Vests, Leather Costumes.

Buying leather hats and caps from Power Play Studio

Everything in Leather Hats and Caps is sourced through authorized US distributors, so what arrives is genuine and any manufacturer warranty applies in full. We do not carry grey-market stock and we do not list products we cannot actually supply.

Makers in this range include established leather houses such as Unik International and SurelyMine, and the line-up moves as new pieces come in. Orders ship from US warehouses in plain unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents or the sender, and the wider Leather Wear range is worth a look for pieces that pair with what you choose here.