Are Tilley hats true to size?
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Are Tilley hats true to size?
The Tilley hat fits more comfortably than other hats – so it often looks better, too. It’s designed to be worn low on your head and slightly loose, and should be held on by gravity. If you already know your regular (non-Tilley) hat size, we recommend that you select one size larger when you order your Tilley.
How do I know what size Tilley hat to buy?
The Tilley Hat fits more comfortably than other hats. It’s designed to be worn low on your head and slightly loose. It should be held on by gravity, not by painful pressure on your forehead! If you can fit two fingers flat between your forehead and Tilley Hat then the size is correct.
How tight should a Tilley hat fit?
For the proper fit, you should be able to easily insert two fingers, flat, between the middle of your forehead and the front of the Hat. The Hat should be loose enough that you can rotate it to the left and right, and lift it up and down, without friction on your forehead. When it’s windy, use the cord!
How do I find out my hat size?
Hat size is based on the circumference of the head. In order to determine your proper hat size, you must take a measurement of your head. Using a tape measure, measure your head about one-half inch above your eyebrows where your hat will rest. Be certain that the tape measure is straight, not twisted.
Why do Tilley hats have two straps?
The wind cord allows you to wear your Tilley hat comfortably, yet securely. In light winds, place the double section of the cord snugly behind your head. In heavy winds, also place the single cord under your chin. How do I adjust the back cord on my Tilley hat?
Will a Tilley hat shrink?
Do Tilley hats shrink? Although Tilley have mercilessly pre-shrunk the Hat, the cotton and hemp will always contract and expand, much like denim jeans. When the Hat is dry, simply re-stretch it, by putting your knee in the crown, and pulling firmly on the opposite side.
What size fitted hat do I wear?
The easiest way is to hold a piece of string and measure around your head where the hat will sit. About an 1/8” above the forehead and ears. Then place the string next to a tape measure and compare to our hat sizing chart. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
How do you wear a Tilley hat in the wind?
The Tilley hat strap or wind cord allows you to wear your Tilley Hat comfortably, yet securely. In light winds place the double section of the cord snugly behind your head. In heavy winds, also place the single cord under your chin.
Can you get a Tilley hat wet?
Machine Washable Yes, you can machine wash Tilley hats. Tilley recommends frequent machine washing on the delicate cycle or by hand. You should air dry them and then reshape them by hand(and with your knee.)
How do I know my hat size?
How do I measure my hat size?
USE a soft tape measure.
- PLACE it around your head, positioned mid-forehead and just above the ears.
- MEASURE your head in centimetres or inches.
- FIND your hat size on the hat size chart.
How do I know what hat size I am?
