Hat People offers a broad range of hats and caps for all seasons. Our designs can be washed in cold water, and stored safely in a pocket. Incorporating a careful balance between fabric, use, and shape; all hats are cut and sewn by Hat People in the mountains of Southern Oregon. Before ordering from us online consider checking our Fair Schedule, we may be in your area next weekend! Shops that feature our hats are also listed on our Schedule page, they're all great folks ready to help.
Lithia Artisans Market Ashland, Oregon
Measuring with a Tailor's Tape
North Country Fair Arcata, California
Measuring Your Head to Determine Your Hat Size ~

It is easiest to determine your Hat size with the help of a friend, and a cloth tailor's tape (see picture above). Simply measure the circumference of your head to the nearest quarter inch, making certain that the tape is not too tight. If you do not have a friend readily available, the task can be accomplished single-handedly. If you do not have a tailor's tape, a stout string will do. A string that easily stretches will not give you an accurate measurement. Wrap the string around your head, find the mark, then measure the length with a yard stick or ruler of your choice (remember we are looking for inches of circumference).

Ordering from the Hat People web site using our Secure Shopping Cart ~

Hat People has used the Americart Shopping Cart Service since the beginning of our e-commerce presence on the World Wide Web. We have never had a security breach, and feel confident in offering this service to facilitate your order.

When Ordering by Phone from Hat People, we will need to know ~

1) Your Size in inches of circumference. 2) The Style you wish to order (Sports Cap, Touring Cap etc.). 3) The Fabric (Pendelton Wool, corduroy, linen, brush denim, summer cottons or velvet). 4) Your Color preference. 5) Name, address, & telephone number. 6) Your method of payment (we accept all major credit cards, money orders, and cashiers checks). Our toll free number is (888) 930-4287. Please limit your calls to regular business hours, Pacific Time.

Return and Exchange Policy ~

We are well aware that buying a hat online is not the same as trying it on in person. So ~ we are prepared for the inevitable ~ meaning that we will exchange a Hat for one of a different cut, style, or size ~ if necessary. The charge for this service is $5, which covers the shipping and handling of your newly exchanged Hat. If you purchase a hat, and simply do not wish to keep it, we will refund your purchase, minus $7 per hat, to cover the original shipping and custom sizing of your order. Returned Hats, of course, must be in perfectly new condition.

Shipping Methods ~

We send hats by US Mail ~ Priority. This cost is included in the price of your Hat. If you want us to use another service, there will be additional charges. Federal Express, UPS, or Express Mail for rush orders; all incur additional charges.

Overseas Orders ~

We send hats overseas via US Postal Service Airmail ~ Insured. This usually costs an additional $14.

Timing, Sizing, and "When will I get my Hat?" ~

It is important that you understand ~ We make Hats to Size as Orders are Received. We endeavor to keep a stock of partially completed Hats; ready to size, on hand at all times. So when your order is received ~ We must size your Hat, sew in the cotton lining and the hat band, block your Hat and prepare it for shipment. Because of this personal handmade element in our production, we need an allowance of 3 to 4 weeks from the time we receive your order, until when we ship your Hat (although it often takes much less time). We will NOT charge your credit card until the Hat is completely finished and in the box ready to mail.

Seasonal and Special Event Considerations ~

Be sure to tell us if you have a time constraint such as a birthday party, or trip, and we will try our best to accommodate you. Likewise, during the holidays, our schedule gets very jammed. So if you are ordering a hat as a gift, realize that we cannot GUARANTEE arrival before Christmas, if the Hat is ordered AFTER NOVEMBER 26th. It is possible we will fill ~ by Christmas ~ orders received after the 26th; however there are only 24 hours in a day (even in December), and all I can say is that we will do our best.  

More about the Hat People and our People Hats ~

Since our humble beginings in 1978, Hat People has remained an Oregon cottage industry. Our business has grown over the years as a result of our ongoing success at Art Fairs and Artisan Markets in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. The constant feedback from actually dealing face to face with our many customers has refined the design of our Hats on all levels, to fit the needs of our patrons. All Hats are washable in cold water and can be rolled and stuffed in your pocket. We use natural fabrics including Pendelton Wool, cotton corduroy, linen, hemp, brush denim and various summer weight cottons. Fabrics are preshrunk by a single washing in warm water and dried in the dryer. Pendelton woolens are preshrunk by Pendelton and will not shrink further, if they are hand washed in cold water and left to drip dry. All wool, corduroy and velvet Hats are completely lined with cotton; Summer Styles can be partially lined. All Hat People designs have finished edges. Our fabric selection, within the range mentioned above, is very diverse, however, quantities can be limited by fabric availability.