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Sunday, March 29, 2009

The Spirit of the Land Down Under Lives On In Australian Outback Hats

By Malcom Sloan

The Australian Outback Hat, sometimes referred to as Australia's take on the "American Cowboy hat", has similar beginnings to its American counterpart. Australians used to wear these hats just to protect themselves from the elements of heat and rain. Only in this practical sense, however, are these two hats similar.

The Aussie Outback hat is smaller with sloping front and back brims. The sides are not turned up as much. Aussie hats come in many different materials, including fur felt, straw, canvas, leather, wool felt, kangaroo, even mesh. The Aussie Outback hat is a lot like the American Cowboy hat in that it really is illustrative of Australian life. It's design and use are suited to the Australian climate.

Folks in the Australian Outback are known to have many hats. The hat is more than just a head covering. It has lots of different uses due to the harsh and variable climate. However, having grown in popularity, these hats are now being chosen more for their fashion than their function.

Some misconceptions in Australian Outback hats are that some wearer's will dangle crocodile teeth and other items off of the brim. These are only for tourists. Fedora hats are used for ?safari hats?. It is originally a fedora with the brim simply folded down all the way around.

The Australian Outback hat comes in a variety of styles for which you can choose from. These hats are a smaller version of the American Cowboy hat. Akubra Hats-These are the original outback hat. First manufactured in 1874 by the Keir family and is still in the family today. These hats are made from wild rabbit fur felt for better quality. The most popular style of the Akubra hat is the ?snowy river? style. This is phrased after the film ?The Man From Snowy River?.

A Barma - This hat is a "squashable" hat. This means that you can fold it up tiny to store it, but it will spring right back into shape when you are ready to wear it. This is because only high-quality, specific, premium leathers are used to make these hats. Jacaru is one of Australia's original makers of leather hats. There is also a canvas design and both are extremely durable and weather with distinction.

BC Hats-Named after the creator Bill Conner who began the first leather hat business with his steer hide hat. BC Hats also produces one of a kind hats with wire mesh in the brim in order to shape and hold shape better. The ?Stockman? style is recognized the world over as a ?Aussie hat?. Cork-This is the most stereotypical Australian hat. This hat features corks strung from the brim to keep away flying insects. It is believed that the swaying motion of the corks keeps insects from biting the wearer.

Many various styles of the Australian Outback Hat are available. Try exploring www.hats-forsale.com to see which specific one is right for you. You never know! You might just end up being the next Crocodile Dundee! - 18758

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