BEDFORD CO., Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of cowboy hats to the uniform policy Tuesday.

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is saying 'Howdy' to a new addition to their official uniforms that also serves as a nod ...

Award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant created the costumes for the “Yellowstone” prequels “1923” and “1883,” and she believes the timeless appeal of cowboy hats is due, in large ...

What to Consider Materials Felt The most ideal Western hats are made from fur felt crafted from pure beaver. Felt hats prove capable of protecting the wear from wind, rain and snow, both because it’s ...

For an affordable cowboy hat that doesn’t include real furs or leather, this faux felt hat still offers premium style. It’s a bestseller on Amazon and probably a go-to if you’re attending a ...

There are several factors to consider when buying a cowboy hat such as crown shape and height, brim style, the type of material, what you will be wearing it for — such as work or events — and the ...

Felt material offers a unique look. What we dislike: Hat may be too large for some children. Choice 3: Livingston’s Cowboy Hat Our take: A unique-looking cowboy hat that’s light and breathable.

You can get a basic wool felt hat for $180, or the fanciest mink felt for $2,000 to $2,500, depending on color. (The quality of felt is measured by number of Xs. A nice 10x will run you $298 for ...

But good quality beaver and rabbit furs — which are used to make felt for the hats — are increasingly hard to find, making it more expensive to be a well-dressed cowboy. A top-grade hat can ...