Hats
A hat is a headcovering. It may be worn for protection against the elements, for religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status. In the military, they denote rank and regiment. more...
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There are hats for men and hats for women, as well as hats worn by both sexes. Men's hats are made by hatters and women's hats by milliners.
Hat sizes
Hat size is determined by measuring the circumference of a person's head about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) above the ears and dividing by pi. In the UK, an equivalent hat size is an eighth of an inch smaller than in the US. Inches or centimeters may be used depending on the manufacturer. Felt hats can be stretched for a custom fit. Cheaper hats come in standard sizes, such as small, medium, large. Some hats, like baseball caps, are adjustable.
Parts of a hat
A hat consists of four main parts:
Crown – the portion of a hat covering the top of the head;
Brim – a projection of stiff material from the bottom of the hat's crown horizontally all around the circumference of the hat;
Peak (British English), Visor (American English), or Bill – a stiff projection at the front, to shade or shield the eyes from sun and rain;
Puggaree or sweatband or hatband – a ribbon or band that runs around the bottom of the body of the hat. The sweatband may be adjustable with a cord at the top and is on the inside of the hat touching the skin while the hatband and puggaree are around the outside. The band worn with various military hats, such as the Australian slouch hat and the pith helmet, is referred to as a puggaree.;
Hat styles
- See also: List of hats and headgear
Customs
In Christian culture, men remove their hats when entering a church. In Eastern Orthodox cultures, it is customary to remove one's hat in the presence of a religious icon. Religious Jews wear a headcovering at all times, indoors and out. When entering a synagogue, men and married women must cover their heads. Upon entering an Islamic place of worship or religious learning, headscarves are required for women; many Christian churches used to have the same custom in earlier times.
In European culture, it was once customary for men to remove or tip their hat when greeting another person, especially a woman, as a sign of politeness.
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