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The “X” markings in a felt cowboy hat indicate how much beaver fur vs rabbit fur content is included in the fur blend used to make the cowboy hat. The more beaver fur in the fur blend, the higher the “X” marking for that cowboy hat.

 

So What is X Quality Anyway?


The quick answer is that X quality refers to the quality of the material used in the making of the hat. X quality can be applied to both Felt and Straw hats.


In the case of Felt Hats a higher X quality number indicates the use of a better quality material and a higher percentage of premium material, usually fur, content. For example our Legacy 100X is made with 100% beaver fur and the result is our finest, most supple, and luxurious felt hat.


In the case of Straw hats, X quality refers to the width of the straw reed being used as well as the weave. A tighter weave with a thinner straw reed will have a higher X quality and yield a higher quality hat.


It’s important to note that while X quality is used across the industry, there is no industry standard when it comes to X quality numbers as they relate to either the percentage of premium material used or the actual quality of the material used so always double check the material content.

 
Some straw cowboy hats also include the “X” marking. The higher the “X” marking the better quality of the straw cowboy hat. This could mean by amount of weaving in a square inch, quality of straw, or detail in the straw weaving pattern

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  1. Hats - Black
    McCrae 3X
    Starting at $160.00
  2. Vaquero 10X Cowboy Western Hat - Natural/6 3/4
    Vaquero 10X
    Regular Price $90.00 Starting at $67.50
  3. Landry 2X Cowboy Western Hat - Pecan/6 5/8
    Landry 2X
    Regular Price $120.00 Starting at $90.00
  4. Bailey Western Seven 7X Fur Western Hat - Black
    Seven 7X
    Starting at $380.00
  5. Bailey Western McQ 4X Western Hat - Black
    McQ 4X
    Starting at $190.00
  6. Bailey Western Luzerne 3X Western Hat - Black
    Luzerne 3X
    Starting at $140.00
  7. Bailey Western Traveller 2X Western Hat - Pecan
    Traveller 2X
    Starting at $130.00
  8. Bailey Western Hobson 2X Western Hat - Mist
    Hobson 2X
    Regular Price $140.00 Starting at $105.00
  9. Bailey Western Zippo 2X Western Hat - Steel
    Zippo 2X
    Starting at $130.00
  10. Bailey Western Hastings 4X Western Hat - Charcoal
    Hastings 4X
    Regular Price $170.00 Starting at $127.50
  11. Legacy 100X Western Hat - Black/6 5/8
    Legacy 100X
    Starting at $1,200.00
  12. Stellar 20X Cowboy Western Hat - Black/6 5/8
    Stellar 20X
    Starting at $550.00
  13. Stellar 20X Open Cowboy Western Hat - Black/6 3/4
    Stellar 20X Open
    Starting at $550.00
  14. Pro 5X Open Cowboy Western Hat - Silverbelly/6 3/4
    Pro 5X Open
    Starting at $340.00
  15. Bailey Western Legacy 100X Open Western Hat - Silver Belly
    Legacy 100X Open
    Starting at $1,200.00
  16. Gage 10X Cowboy Western Hat - Black/6 5/8
    Gage 10X
    Starting at $440.00

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