Hat Resizers
£4.95
Pack of two hat resizers/spacers. If you find you are in between hat sizes we recommend putting a hat resizer in the... Continue reading
Three simple steps on how to measure your head:
Gather your materials
All you need is a flexible measuring tape (such as a dressmaker’s tape) or a piece of string and a ruler.
Measure your head
Position the measuring tape around your head where your hat will sit. This is typically about 1cm above your ears and across the middle of your forehead. Ensure the tape is level and sits snugly, but not too tight. You want a comfortable fit. If you’re using a string, mark the point where it meets and measure it against a ruler.
Find your size
Once you have your head circumference in centimetres or inches, compare it to the Hicks & Brown sizing guide:
Extra Small (53-54cm) Small (55-56cm) Medium (57-58cm) Large (59-60cm) Extra Large (61-62cm).
If you find yourself between sizes, we recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit. You can order a pack of our hat resizers which bring the fit in tighter.
Our hats are crushable but we advise not to do this for prolonged periods of time or they are likely to miss-shape.
You are best to either wear your hat through the airport and take as carry-on on the plane.
The Hicks & Brown Hat Clip is a hands-free way to travel with your hat, simply attach to your bag and use the strong magnet to grasp onto the brim of your hat.
Alternatively we suggest for you to pack your hat into a hard suitcase and pack clothing inside the crown and all around the brim for protection.
Our wool felt hats can be worn all year round come rain or shine.
They are water resistant and therefore fine in a light rain shower. If your hat becomes wet, we advise to shake off excess water and leave to dry slowly indoors. Don't be tempted to place on or near direct heat as this may cause it to change shape. (Please note for all hats with a leather head band in lighter colours - we do advise not to wear them in the wet as the die can run from the headband causing staining to the hat).
When it comes to storing your hat, it is best to keep it away from direct sunlight and hang it on a hook or place it flat in your wardrobe ensuring nothing is squashing it, which over time would cause it to misshape.
In terms of keeping your hat clean we recommend using a lint clothes roller to remove any dust or dirt. For stubborn marks, a damp sponge can be used or alternatively a hat brush. If dealing with mud please allow the mud to dry first before trying to clean.
Putting your hats in a box is one of the best ways to store them and protect them against dust and fading. It can also help to prevent crushing which is an important consideration when storing hats like fedoras to keep their structure intact.
If your hat came with a box when you bought it, you can easily repurpose this box for storage, or you can buy them, just make sure you measure your hat beforehand to make sure it’s a good fit. As a space saving idea, you can purchase a hat box that’s the size of your largest hat and then use this to store several hats of a similar shape, safely nested inside of each other.
For more hat storage ideas read our dedicated Blog Post on this topic.
Yes, all our wool felt hats are water resistant and therefore fine in a light rain shower. If your hat becomes wet, we advise to shake off excess water and leave to dry slowly indoors. Don't be tempted to place on or near direct heat as this may cause it to change shape. (Please note for all hats with a leather head band in lighter colours - we do advise not to wear them in the wet as the die can run from the headband causing staining to the hat).
We secure all feathers to our hats really firmly behind the leather band, this is to avoid them falling out during wear. We don't advise pulling the feathers out as it may cause damage to the band.
