Most people have at least one hat in their possession. Hat styles vary greatly, as do their functions. Some hats are perfect for keeping the sun out of sensitive eyes, while others are purely for style. Hats originally showed one's social status. Currently, hats are used for fashion, warmth, protection from the sun, religious reasons, and as part of an uniform. Fashion has started making even the most traditional hats out of funky materials. Whether or not you want to look your Sunday's best or want to channel 1920s spy, there's surely a hat for everyone.
Hat Size
Usually more expensive hats require you to know your hat size. In the United States, your hat size is the circumference of your head (measured half an inch above your ears) divided by pi. The equivalent hat size in the U.K. is an eighth of an inch smaller than the U.S. size.
Parts of a Hat
* '''Crown''': the part of a hat covering the head
* '''Brim''': Stiff material is projected under the crown and continues horizontally around the circumference of the hat.
* '''Peak''': Primarily found on baseball caps and visors, the peak is a stiff projection at the front of the hat that is used to protect eyes from rain and excess sunlight.
* ''' Sweatband or hatband''': A ribbon or band running around the bottom edge of the hat.
