Is sizing important when ordering custom hats? The short answer is yes. Getting the right hat size (or sizes) helps ensure a comfortable fit for everyone who’ll be wearing your new custom hats. The right fit also helps your hats last longer.
Understanding the available sizes and how to determine which one(s) you need is essential when putting together a custom hat order. We’re answering your questions on custom hat fits today, from sizing yourself to common mistakes to avoid.
What Custom Hat Sizes Are There?
Most clothing follows a straightforward sizing scheme, with small, medium, and large. And most people know what size shirt they wear, but fewer know what size hat. Hats are also a bit different in that some don’t fit into traditional size categories:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large (XL)
- One-Size-Fits-All or One-Size-Fits-Most (OSFA/OSFM)
- Adjustable
How Do I Know What Custom Hat Size to Order?
If you’re not sure what size custom hat to order, you’ll want to measure your head’s circumference and use the chart below to figure out your hat size:
| Head Measurement (Inches) | Hat Size |
|---|---|
| 6 ¾-6 ⅞ | Small |
| 7-7 ⅛ | Medium |
| 7 ¼-7 ⅜ | Large |
| 7 ½-7 ⅝ | Extra Large |
Steps for Measuring Your Head for Your Custom Hat Size:
- Find a soft tape measure.
- Position the end in the middle of your forehead.
- Wrap it around the back of your head, going just above your ears.
- Stop when it’s made a full circle and hold the spot it met.
- Unwrap your head and check the spot for your head measurement.
What are Common Hat Sizing Mistakes?
Seems simple, doesn’t it? But there are still a few things to watch out for when measuring your head for a custom hat:
- Tape Measure Positioning: Be sure to keep the tape measure at the same level that the hat will sit on your head. Avoid tilting it or moving it too high/low.
- Tape Measure Tension: Pulling the tape too tight or too loose when measuring will result in a hat that is also too tight or too loose.
- Ignoring Hair: Don’t measure under your hair, since the hat will go over it as well. Also, be aware that changing your hairstyle may also affect your hat size.
- Not Remeasuring: It’s always a good idea to make three measurements and take the middle one.
Is it Better to Size Up or Down in Hats?
Perhaps you’re between hat sizes, or have reason to believe that your head size may change. Or you’re ordering for a group of people with different head sizes, but only want to submit one order. In these cases, you should always size up rather than size down.
- Hats that are too small can give you headaches.
- You can make an oversized hat more comfortable by adding padding.
- If your hat size increases a bit, the hat won’t be too small.
- Some hats may shrink depending on their materials.
What About the Adjustable Hats?
Adjustable hat sizes are a great option, especially when ordering custom hats for a group. You don’t need to worry about trying to find a perfect fit for everyone or ordering multiple sizes. Especially if you will have a great number of wearers, adjustable hats are an excellent choice.
- Know that your custom hat will fit your entire audience.
- Flexfit provides a comfortable, snug fit for all wearers.
- Snapbacks give people control of exactly how they want their hats to fit.
- No need to worry about how your logo will look on different sizes.
- Simpler logistics, from ordering to distributing.
Hat.Co is Your Perfect Fit for Ordering Custom Hats
In summary, sizing is an important consideration when ordering custom hats. For yourself, it’s easy to measure your hat size. For small groups, it may be possible to collect hat sizes and order accordingly; for large groups, take advantage of adjustable hat size options.
Hat.Co offers a variety of hats in all sizes, from small to extra large to adjustable. If you have questions about sizing for a particular hat, or are ready to start your order, reach out today at (636) 926-2777 or get a free quote online.