We start with fur and using pressure, heat and water an Akubra hat slowly takes shape. During the making of an Akubra hat it is handled more than 60 times. In a time when fashion is fast, we think our hands-on approach makes every Akubra hat we make pretty special.
Read the Akubra Story at https://akubra.com.au/pages/the-akubra-story
Watch the step-by-step proccess to make an Akubra https://akubra.com.au/pages/how-akubra-makes-hats
MEASURING YOUR HEAD SIZE
Heads come in all sizes, and in a surprising variety of shapes.
Although Akubra hats are adaptable and will usually conform to differences in shape with a little wearing, it is essential that the size be correct for your head.
TO DETERMINE YOUR HAT SIZE, FOLLOW THESE 3 SIMPLE STEPS:
- Measure the circumference around your head - approximately 12mm (1/2") above the ears
- Keep the dressmaker tape level and firm, across the temple and above the eyebrow ridges.
- Check the size chart given below.
NOTE: For in-between measurements use the next size up.
|
AKUBRA Equivalent |
53 XS |
54
|
55 S |
56
|
57 M |
58
|
59 L |
60
|
61 XL |
62
|
63 XXL |
|
U.K. hat: |
6 1/2 |
6 5/8 |
6 3/4 |
6 7/8 |
7 |
7 1/8 |
7 1/4 |
7 3/8 |
7 1/2 |
7 5/8 |
7 3/4 |
|
U.S. hat: |
6 5/8 |
6 3/4 |
6 7/8 |
7 |
7 1/8 |
7 1/4 |
7 3/8 |
7 1/2 |
7 5/8 |
7 3/4 |
7 7/8 |
FOR AN ENDURING FIT WITH YOUR NEW AKUBRA THE FOLLOWING POINTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:
- The Sheepskin inner band of the hat may shrink slightly with use. Do not expect a tight-fitting hat to 'loosen up'
- In time, the hat will conform to your head shape. Initially, a slightly loose-fitting hat can be adjusted using folded tissue placed behind the inner band, then removed as the hat conforms to your head shape.