John B. Stetson 4X Biber Western Cowboyhut Silverbelly 7 5/8 - SCHARF! • EUR 175,49 (2025)

FAQs

What does 4X mean on a Stetson cowboy hat? ›

A: 4X means the quality of the felt that is used. In this case, the Buffalo felt is labeled as 4x which would be flimsier and less quality than a hat that has 10x quality fur. The more x's you have, the better quality fur that was used.

Stetson hats are so expensive because of the imported materials, elaborate machines, and labor needed to get a finished product.

One of the original features that made the Stetson hat popular was its durability. This came from the fact that Stetson hats were made from quality material and were made to last.

The combination of the heat and perspiration will shrink the sweatband. To put on or remove your hat, hold the brim in front and back, handle the crown as little as possible. Your hat will last a lifetime while following these important instructions.

On today's market, Western collectibles are so popular. With the history you have on it, I would say this hat would be worth a minimum of $600. The hatband itself is probably worth $300 or $400. And I wouldn't be surprised at all in a Western collectibles auction if you didn't get $1,000 for it.

A higher number of Xs on your cowboy hat generally means it contains a higher amount of fur, improving its overall quality. The finer the fur type, the more Xs a cowboy hat will have. For example, a 10X beaver fur-felt cowboy hat will be more expensive than a 4X wool-felt cowboy hat.

Stetson hats are the classic form of cowboy hat. Both the name of the hat and its look are iconic. Stetson hats get their name from the Stetson hat company, so going with a hat from Stetson is an obvious choice. This felt hat has all the benefits felt typically provides, so it will keep you secure from rain.

The cattleman crease cowboy hat is a classic and popular cowboy hat style. The name comes from the "cattleman's crease" that forms the centerpiece of this particular hat. This crease is designed to prevent a cowboy's hat from coming off as they are riding a horse.

Unlike most commercially available cowboy hats on the market, the hats on “Yellowstone” are made of 100% beaver fur. “You can immediately tell the difference between a true cowboy and what Taylor calls a tourist by the hat they wear,” Boone says.

Straw vs Felt Cowboy Hat Seasons

Knowing when to wear both will help you stay fashionable and comfortable all year long. For example, wearing a felt hat during the summer will cook your head. A felt hat will also make you stand out from the other authentic wearers, who will all likely be wearing straw.

What does the 6x mean on cowboy hats? ›

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

The System X is a rating system that has been created to try to assess the quality of all hats around the world. On some hats, you will see on the inside headband an inscription indicating the number of Xs (20X for example). The more there are Xs, the more the hat is of quality.

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

Hats crafted from materials with an X factor rating lower than 5X were typically composed of lower-grade fur with minimal or no beaver fur involved. The pinnacle of this rating system, the 10X hat, was made from 100% pure beaver fur. Fifty years ago, a 10X Stetson, the epitome of quality and luxury, was priced at $100.

A 100X hat is a beaver blend and is great as a starter hat. A 200X hat is 100% pure beaver and great as a beautiful dress hat or an amazing ranch hat that will stand up to the elements and the wear of ranch life. The 500X Belly Hair Beaver hat is pure and is the next level of quality.

Hats made of material rated below 5X generally contained a poorer grade of fur and little or no beaver fur. A 10X hat was made of 100% beaver fur. The X-factor was also a fairly reliable price guide, with a 3X hat costing $30 and a 4X hat costing $40 and a 5X hat costing $50 and so on.