Looking for a classic Australian hat that’s tough enough for the bush and stylish enough for town? The Avenel Saddler might be your perfect fit.

The Avenel Saddler is a western / ranch style felt hat built with both durability and style. It blends classic cowboy shape with quality materials and artisan construction - ideal for someone wanting a rugged-meets-refined hat.

To create wool felt, Avenel selects quality Australia wool fibre that is then cleaned, mixed and matted with heat, water and pressure to form dense felt sheets. The finished felt product is known for it's strength, resilience, and ability to hold shape. The felt is steamed, then stretched over a hat block to set the crown and brim style. This “blocking” step is what defines the hat’s final silhouette. The brim is shaped and cut, then the inner sweatband and the western belt hatband is added.

Key Features:

✔ Fabric: Australian Wool

✔ Crown Height 11.5cm

✔ Brim Width: 11cm

✔ SPF 50+

✔ See all the available colours here

What can I wear with my Saddler Hat?

Pair with denim jeans, chambray shirts, or an outdoor jacket

Pick up some moleskins and a classic western shirt for a smart look

Go for some western boots if you want to go the whole hog with your western vibe

Where do I wear my Saddler Hat?

Rural / country events - rodeos, horse shows, country fairs, on the farm

Outdoor activities - camping, the river or a muster

Casual get togethers - the pub, the beer garden, any country shindig

FAQs

How do I work out what size I need for my Avenel Saddler Hat?

The Avenel Saddler Hat has a synthetic sweat band that looks and feels like leather, but is not subject to the shrinking feature that traditional leather sweat bands have, which are found in most fur felt hats. To establish your size as per your head measurement, measure the circumference around your head - approximately 12mm (1/2") above your ears. Keep the dressmaker tape level and firm, and keep it across your temple and above your eyebrow ridges. For in-between measurements, select the next size up. For example, if your head measurement is 58.2cm, you would choose a size 59 hat. You want a close fit, but not so firm that the band leaves a mark on your forehead when you have worn your hat for a period of time. If you're trying your hat on instore, and you have a choice of a size that is a bit too firm, but the next size is a bit too loose, we recommend selecting the larger size, and popping some hat fillers behind the inner band to create the perfect fit.
If you order your hat online and you find it is too firm fitting, do not expect it to 'loosen up'. It will not. Contact our friendly mailroom staff for assistance.

Can I wear it in the rain?

Yes - the wool felt is naturally water repellent. If it gets wet, the important thing is to let it air dry naturally to avoid shrinkage. So, avoid heaters or direct sun for drying.

How do I care for my Saddler hat?

Use a soft bristle brush to keep it clean. Renew the water repellent quality of your hat with a rain and stain protector spray. To protect its shape, store it on a hat stand, on a shelf upside down (on it's crown), or in a hat box.
When it comes to travelling in your car, treat your hat like your loyal old dog. Strap it in - with a Hat Saver, not a harness - and don't leave it shut up in the car. Your hat won't like being left in the heat any more than your dog. The heat can cause the inner leather band to shrink way more than it would otherwise, and then you'll need to buy a hat stretcher!