What does 4X mean on a Stetson cowboy hat?

What does 4X mean on a Stetson cowboy hat?

Showing 1-5 of 5 answers. 4X means the quality of the felt that is used. In this case, the Buffalo felt is labeled as 4x which would be flimsier and less quality than a hat that has 10x quality fur. The more x’s you have, the better quality fur that was used.

Is a 4X cowboy hat good?

The quality of this hat is very good. The color is what I expected and wanted. It is a Stetson and the quality of this hat lives up to the Stetson reputation. However, I have given the overall rating a 4.

Is Buffalo felt good?

The wool shrinks up back to it’s original fur texture. Buffalo fur felt is water resistant and a nice texture for hat use. These hats are quite a great price/value compared to their traditional wool felt competitor! 3 of 6 found this helpful.

Are felt Stetson hats waterproof?

Outside of a few rain hats most hats are water repellent NOT waterproof. A light rain shower, drizzle, even a little snow will not destroy most felt hats. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are not good for felt hats. Straw hats (made of natural fibers) should NEVER be worn in the rain.

What does 4X or 6X mean in cowboy hats?

Well, you’re about to! The X’s stand for the amount of beaver that is in a hat. The more beaver fur that’s in the hat, the better a hat it is, and the more X’s it is labeled with.

How much beaver is in a 4X hat?

A 10X hat was made of 100% beaver fur. The X-factor was also a fairly reliable price guide, with a 3X hat costing $30 and a 4X hat costing $40 and a 5X hat costing $50 and so on.

Can you get a Stetson hat wet?

Felt cowboy hats can get wet, but they are not made to be wet for long periods. If you get caught in the rain in a wool or a cotton felt cowboy hat, pat the water off and let it dry. As with any hat, never put it away wet. If it stays wet it will be like any other material and it will mildew.