Buffalo
$85.00
American Bison? No … Australian Buffalo! When most Americans think of Buffalo, they think of the thundering herds of the High Plains, or spicy Chicken Wings on game day. The Jacaru Buffalo Hat is a classic Stockman style hat crafted from Australian Water Buffalo leather.
What to Know: (<1 min read)
- Hand crafted in Australia from genuine Australian Water Buffalo leather.
- Lighter and tougher than Cow hide, Aussie Buffalo creates a firmer finished hat than Kangaroo. (more info below)
- The smooth finish makes the Buffalo a great Dress Hat, while being tough enough for the great outdoors.
- 50+ UPF Sun protection rating (blocking 98%+ of the Suns UV rays). Providing protection for your neck, ears, eyes, and face.
- Water repellant to protect you from the elements. The brim and gentle slope of the hat allows the rain to run off you, not down you.
- Backed by Jacaru’s 10-Year Warranty. You can wear it out, but you’ll travel in comfort and style every step of the way.
Jacaru is the gold standard for quality Leather hats, and has been making out-of-this-world hats since America first put men on the moon in 1969. If you are looking for that Black leather hat you can wear everywhere, this Buffalo may be the hat for you.
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A Buffalo From Down Under. In the process of attempting to tame the Australian continent, a range of non-indigenous species have been introduced to this wild land. In the mid 1800’s Camels were introduced to take the place of horses in herding cattle and sheep in this hot, dry land. The experiment did not work out, but today, the World’s largest population of feral Camels is found in Australia.
Around the same time, the Asian Water Buffalo was introduced to the tropical North as a beast of burden, and a source of meat. Like the Camels, the Water Buffalo thrived and are now a fixture in the Australian ecosystem and economy. Australian Buffalo leather has a more pronounced and rugged grain than Bovine (Cow) leather, and is known for its exceptional toughness. Making Aussie Buffalo great for making items like a hard-working, long-wearing hat.
How Do I Select a Hat That Fits? There are 3 keys to selecting the right hat for you:
- The hat must fit your eye. If you don’t like how you look in the hat; if it does not match your sense of style; it is likely to spend its life in the closet. Only you can determine if a hat fits your eye.
- The hat must fit your head. Your hat should hug your head but not squeeze your head. Comfortably snug when sitting properly on your head is the correct fit. Only you can determine if a hat fits your head.
- Finding the Right Fit. The best way to find the right fit is to start by measuring your head to determine your hat size. We can help you with that. See our Jacaru Hat Sizing Chart to help you find your size.
- Start with only the finest materials.
- Coupled with a catalog of classic & creative designs.
- To which they apply their knowledge and skills, honed over decades of experience.
- To create exceptional, well-fitting, comfortable, and durable headwear.
- Responsibly sourced & crafted in Australia by this family-owned Australian business.
How Do I Select the Right Size? When shopping in person, you can try each Hat on to find the one which best fits you. Shopping Online, by following the directions above you will be off to a good start. Then, if your measurements suggest you are on the cusp between two sizes, err to the larger size. Hat Reducers can be used to customize the fit of a hat which is a little large.
Visit one of our Cape Woolamai Outposts. Use the Find An Event digital assistant on this website to find Events where you can shop in person with one of our Mobile Outposts. There, you can view, touch, and try on a wide range of authentic Australian Hats and consult with a knowledgeable Team Member.
Will My Hat Stretch or Shrink? Do not count on your new hat to stretch. Over time, a quality hat crafted from natural materials is more likely to shrink than stretch. How much depends in part on how it is maintained. See the Hat Sizing and Product Care information in the What to Know section of this site for more information. And you are always welcome to call the Cape Woolamai Team for personalized assistance.
You Will See and Feel the Expert Craftmanship. The Jacaru collection includes a wide range of Hats and accessories. The expert leather workers of Jacaru:
Brought to you by Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co., our family-owned American business, and backed by the Jacaru product warranty and the Cape Woolamai Performance Guarantee.
| Crafted From | Water Buffalo |
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| Style | Cattleman, Stockman |
| Brim Width | Medium Brim (2" to 3") |
| Crown Height | Low (<4") |
| Length | 14" |
| Width | 12" |
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| Size | CM | Inches |
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| S | 54.5 | 21 ½ | 6 ¾ | 6 ⅝ | ||||
| S | 55 | 21 ¾ | 6 ⅞ | 6 ¾ | ||||
| M | 56 | 22 ⅛ | 7 | 6 ⅞ | ||||
| M | 57 | 22 ½ | 7 ⅛ | 7 | ||||
| M/L | 58 | 22 ⅞ | 7 ¼ | 7 ⅛ | ||||
| L | 59 | 23 ¼ | 7 ¼ | 7 ¼ | ||||
| L | 59.5 | 23 ½ | 7 ⅜ | 7 ¼ | ||||
| XL | 60 | 23 ⅝ | 7 ½ | 7 ⅜ | ||||
| XL | 61 | 24 ⅛ | 7 ⅝ | 7 ½ | ||||
| 2X | 62 | 24 ½ | 7 ¾ | 7 ⅝ | ||||
| 2X | 63 | 24 ⅞ | 7 ⅞ | 7 ¾ | ||||
SIZING NOTE: Cape Woolamai does not stock the “Med/Lrg” size hats. We find that most people for whom a Medium is too snug, and a Large is a little loose, they are better served by using a Hat Reducer to properly fit the larger hat. Minor fluctuations in hair style, weight, and even temperature can impact the fit of your hat. A removable Hat Reducer offers more flexibility to comfortably adjust to Life’s changes.
ORDERING NOTE: Use a flexible tape to measure your head as illustrated here. Include your measurement in the Special Instructions block on the Shipping Page and our Packing Team will strive to find the hat which will best fit you.
 AUSSIE HAT STYLES | |
| Fedora, Top Hat, Bowler, Beret, Panama, or Western Hat most people who know anything about hats can visualize these styles, who typically wears them, and where they are worn. Identifying Australian Hat Styles is a little more loosely defined. Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co.® categorizes our Authentic Aussie Hats based on the following criteria, to help you find the right style for your purposes. Cheers Mate! | |
| Cattleman | More Dress than Working Hat. Crafted from Premium Materials, it can often (but not always) feature a creased Crown and a decorative Hatband. Often featuring a Wide to X-Wide Brim, and a Medium to Tall Crown. The Owner of the Ranch may wear a Cattleman, while the Ranch Hands are wearing a Stockman or Traveller. |
| Stockman | A hat that is not afraid of hard day’s work. Typically crafted from Top Grade Materials, and more Functional than Decorative in styling. Typically features a Wide to X-Wide Brim, and Medium to Tall Crown. Crafted to stand up to rugged everyday wear. |
| Traveller | A durable hat designed to wear lighter, and be more packable. Crafted from High Quality to Top Grade Materials, with a focus on Functional styling, a Traveller will typically feature a solid Brim, Crown & Stand, which can be foldable or squashable/packable. A Medium to X-Wide Brim and Low to Medium Crown provides protection in all conditions. |
| Bush | The Bush Hat Style draws its name from the characteristics of the Australian Outback. Typically, a Stockman Hat with added ventilation to help you best the heat. A Medium to X-Wide Brim helps provide Sun protection. A Medium to Tall Crown gives the heat room to rise until it can be vented out. |
| Cap | Caps typically have little to no Brim, and wear low on the head. Baseball Caps, vented Trucker Caps, Driving Caps, and Scully’s are all common examples of Caps. |
| Slouch | Best known for the ANZAC Military Hat. A Slouch Hat is typically crafted from Top- to Premium Quality materials (often Felt), featuring a creased Crown and Stand, with the Left side of the brim pinned up. |
| Specialty | Fascinators, Bucket Hats, Floppy Sun Hats, “Crushable”, and “Soaker” Hats are just a few examples of Specialty Hats. Specialty Hats of the kinds listed here are commonly meant to be worn for limited purposes, and a limited amount of time. They are typically not meant to provide the functional flexibility, wear life, or Sun protection provided by other styles. |
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