The HatFlap: Keep your brim, and keep warm!
I searched and searched for a solution to the dilemma of versatile cold-weather headwear. Hot or cold weather, I like wearing a cowboy hat when it's sunny to keep the sun out of my eyes. I like wearing a cowboy hat when it's raining and snowing, so I don't get pelted in the face and down my collar. But when it's cold, especially cold and windy, my ears would ache with cold.
I tried brimmed hats with fold-down flaps, but when I unfolded the flaps over my ears, the hat was loose and rode on the bridge of my nose. I tried buying a larger hat and wearing a fleece headband under it, but the hat was still darn tight and hurt, and when the weather or I warmed up, if I took off the headband, again, I'd be wearing my hat on the bridge of my nose.
Then I thought I saw the solution: those spring-loaded fleece headbands that wrap around the back of your head. I bought one (they're expensive!), but after wearing it for about an hour, I had a headache — the thing stays on by squeezing the sides of your head, right on the temples — ouch!
So, I invented The HatFlap:
It's warm. Easy to put on and take off. The only part under the hat is the strap which is thin, so it doesn't change the fit of my hats! The straps have friction, so cowboy hats don't slip off. The buckle rides out of the way on top of the head, and gives the garment adjustability for a custom fit.
It just rides on the head, no attachment hassles. Only two sizes cover everybody's heads. I make them with fleece and this great machine-washable fabric that looks, feels and blocks wind like suede. And, when the weather or I warm-up, then I just slip it off and wad it up in a pocket.
And now, you can have one, too! They're available at feed and tack stores in central Oregon, and this winter they'll be available online at www.TheHatFlap.com for those who don't live in central Oregon.
Check out The HatFlap's website.
I searched and searched for a solution to the dilemma of versatile cold-weather headwear. Hot or cold weather, I like wearing a cowboy hat when it's sunny to keep the sun out of my eyes. I like wearing a cowboy hat when it's raining and snowing, so I don't get pelted in the face and down my collar. But when it's cold, especially cold and windy, my ears would ache with cold.
I tried brimmed hats with fold-down flaps, but when I unfolded the flaps over my ears, the hat was loose and rode on the bridge of my nose. I tried buying a larger hat and wearing a fleece headband under it, but the hat was still darn tight and hurt, and when the weather or I warmed up, if I took off the headband, again, I'd be wearing my hat on the bridge of my nose.
Then I thought I saw the solution: those spring-loaded fleece headbands that wrap around the back of your head. I bought one (they're expensive!), but after wearing it for about an hour, I had a headache — the thing stays on by squeezing the sides of your head, right on the temples — ouch!
So, I invented The HatFlap:
It's warm. Easy to put on and take off. The only part under the hat is the strap which is thin, so it doesn't change the fit of my hats! The straps have friction, so cowboy hats don't slip off. The buckle rides out of the way on top of the head, and gives the garment adjustability for a custom fit.
It just rides on the head, no attachment hassles. Only two sizes cover everybody's heads. I make them with fleece and this great machine-washable fabric that looks, feels and blocks wind like suede. And, when the weather or I warm-up, then I just slip it off and wad it up in a pocket.
And now, you can have one, too! They're available at feed and tack stores in central Oregon, and this winter they'll be available online at www.TheHatFlap.com for those who don't live in central Oregon.
Check out The HatFlap's website.