Leather Outback Hat Chin Strap & Braided Band

✦ Hold On Tight. This Hat Goes Where You Go.

• Premium full-grain distressed leather — rugged warm brown with deep natural character marks and mottled vintage tones
• Adjustable chin strap with toggle stopper — keeps your hat locked in place through wind, rides, and every outdoor adventure
• Hand-braided suede leather hatband — thick, tightly woven, with raw suede texture for a true artisan finish
• Cord-bound brim edge — durable fabric binding that reinforces the brim shape and prevents fraying over years of use
• Ventilation eyelets on crown — airflow where you need it most during long outdoor days
• Low shapeable crown — naturally forms to your head over time for a truly custom fit
• Wide protective brim — full sun coverage from every angle
• The chin strap button stud is antique brass-finished — matches the eyelets perfectly
• Built for horse riding, hiking, camping, motorcycling, sailing, fishing, and any outdoor pursuit where your hat must stay on
• The close-up braid detail reveals exceptional hand-craft quality — every loop tight, even, and precise
• Available OS/ XS/ SM/ MD/ LG/ XL / 2X/ 3X — custom sizing available on request
• Ships worldwide from Zhim Leather Creations

Q: What is a cord-bound brim on a leather hat?

A: A cord-bound brim has a fabric or cord binding sewn around the outer edge of the brim. This reinforces the brim structure, prevents the leather edge from cracking or fraying over time, and adds a clean finished look. It is a mark of quality construction found on premium outback and bush hats.

Q: What is a hand-braided suede hatband?

A: A hand-braided suede hatband is woven by hand from strips of suede leather — the soft inner side of hide. Each loop is individually worked for an even, tight weave. Unlike machine-made bands, a hand-braided suede band has natural variation in texture and tone that makes each hat unique. The close-up images of the Zhim chin strap hat show the exceptional precision of this braid work.

Q: Is this hat suitable for horse riding?

A: Yes — it is specifically designed for activities where a hat must stay on securely. The adjustable chin strap with toggle stopper keeps the hat firmly in place during riding, galloping, and windy conditions. The wide brim provides full sun protection and the distressed full-grain leather is durable enough for daily ranch and outdoor use.

Q: What outdoor activities is this hat best suited for?

A: The Zhim Leather Chin Strap Outback Hat is ideal for horse riding, hiking, camping, fishing, motorcycling, sailing, and any outdoor activity in wind or open terrain. Its combination of chin strap security, ventilated crown, wide brim, and rugged full-grain leather make it the most practical hat in the Zhim collection for active outdoor use.

ZHIM LEATHER CREATIONS — HAT SIZING

Standard Sizing Chart

OS — One Size Fits Most

XS — 52–53 cm / 20½–20¾ in — Standard size 6½

SM — 54–55 cm / 21¼–21¾ in — Standard size 6¾

MD — 56–57 cm / 22–22½ in — Standard size 7⅛

LG — 58–59 cm / 22¾–23¼ in — Standard size 7⅓

XL — 60–61 cm / 23½–24 in — Standard size 7¼

2X — 62–63 cm / 24½–24¾ in — Standard size 7¾

3X — 64–65 cm / 25¼–25¾ in — Standard size 8¼

Flexfit Sizing Chart

S/M — 55–57 cm / 21¾–22½ in L/XL — 58–60 cm / 22¾–23½ in

How to Find Your Size

1. Wrap a soft tape measure around your head, 1 inch above your ears
2. Note the number where the tape meets
3. Measure twice — use the same number both times
4. Match your measurement to the chart above