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BC AUSTRALIAN HATS

Bill Connor (BC) created Australia’s first leather hat with a shapeable brim. His original style – the Stockman, became an Australian icon and is recognized world wide. The BC Hat factory is located in the Arts and Industrial Estate of Australia’s most easterly town, Byron Bay. Highly skilled craftsmen are dedicated to making each hat a work of art. BC Hats is a family owned company dedicated to quality, service, and original Australian hats!

6401 - STOCKMAN SUEDE FINISH

STOCKMAN ROUGH-OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 6401

The Stockman is Bill Conner's original style. This hat is made with a high grade and extremely durable steer hide. The secret to this hat is that it conforms to your head once you wear it for a short while, becoming more comfortable with age. The brim is reinforced with a high tensile fencing wire allowing it to be shaped. Also fitted with a soft suede sweat band.

$60

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(CAMEL)

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6402 - STOCKMAN WAX OILY FINISH

STOCKMAN OILY LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6402

The Stockman is Bill Conner's original style. This hat is made with a high grade and extremely durable steer hide. The secret to this hat is that it conforms to your head once you wear it for a short while, becoming more comfortable with age. The brim is reinforced with a high tensile fencing wire allowing it to be shaped. The Stockman Wax Oily Leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. Also fitted with a soft suede sweat band.

$60

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(RUST)

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6701 - HAT 'n the POUCH SUEDE FINISH

HAT 'n the POUCH ROUGH-OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 6701

The Hat 'n the Pouch is a unique idea from BC hats that has brought the classic Australian phrase, "no worries mate!" to life. The hip pack provides a hands free way of carrying your hat. This hat is made with soft, rainproof suede. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire. When your hat is needed, it will spring from your pouch and be ready to wear!

Made with RAINPROOF SUEDE

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL


	(POUCH)

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6702 - HAT 'n THE POUCH WAX OILY FINISH

HAT 'n the POUCH SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6702

The Hat 'n the Pouch is a unique idea from BC hats that has brought the classic Australian phrase, "no worries mate!" to life. The hip pack provides a hands free way of carrying your hat. This hat is made with a softer leather that has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire. When your hat is needed, it will spring from your pouch and be ready to wear!

IT'S CRUSHABLE!!

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(POUCH)

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6807 - BUSH & CITY SHAPEABLE WAX OILY FINISH

BUSH & CITY SHAPEABLE SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6807

The Bush & City Shapeable hat is designed with a classic, pinched crown. The brim has been reinforced with a bendable wire so the hat can be easily shaped as desired. The leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. It has also been fitted with a comfortable suede sweat band.

$53

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

SHAPEABLE BRIM

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6751 - BUSHWALKER SUEDE FINISH

BUSHWALKER ROUGH-OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 6751

Bill created this hat because his customers demanded a sleek low crown. The Bushwalker will keep you dry with rainproof leather and a wide brim which also provides excellent U.V. protection. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed.

IT'S CRUSHABLE

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

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6752 - BUSHWALKER WAX OILY FINISH

BUSHWALKER SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6752

The low crown Bush walker is featured here in smooth leather. This leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed.

IT'S CRUSHABLE

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

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6725 - KANGAROO BUSHWALKER NUBUCK FINISH

KANGAROO BUSHWALKER SMOOTH LEATHER (NUBUCK FINISH) - Style 6725

The Kangaroo Bushwalker is made with one of the strongest leathers in the world, this hat is super lightweight and comfortable. The brim is reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed. Fitted with a suede sweat band, each hat comes with a kangaroo shaped key chain.

$65

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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6901 - BAC PAC TRAVELLER SUEDE FINISH

BAC PAC TRAVELLER ROUGH OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 6901

The Bac Pac Traveller features a small brim which is reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed if needed for travel. It is designed with a snap on each side which allows for a band or scarf of your choice. This hat is made with rainproof suede and is fitted with a comfortable suede sweat band.

IT'S CRUSHABLE

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(MOOSE)

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6902 - BAC PAC TRAVELLER WAX OILY FINISH

BAC PAC TRAVELLER SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6902

The Bac Pac Traveller features a small brim which is reinforced with a flexible wire to allow this hat to be crushed if needed for travel. It is designed with a snap on each side which allows for a band or scarf of your choice. The Bac Pac Traveller smooth leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. It is also fitted with a comfortable suede sweat band.

IT'S CRUSHABLE

$50

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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6402 - CROCODILE B.C. WAX OILY FINISH

CROCODILE B.C. SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 6402

The Crocodile B.C. is trimmed with a genuine Australian Crocodile hat band and teeth. The Crocodile is obtained from government approved farms with management programs to ensure the growth of this unique species.

MADE WITH RAINPROOF LEATHER

$75

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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Also available in
BLACK

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8001 - SWAGMAN SUEDE FINISH

SWAGMAN ROUGH-OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 8001

The Swagman is a legendary Australian character made famous by the song "Waltzing Matilda." Like the character in the song, the Swagman hat will never give up! The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow the hat to be crushed. A great travel companion.

$48

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(RUST BROWN)

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8002 - SWAGMAN WAX OILY FINISH

SWAGMAN SMOOTH LEATHER (WAX OILY FINISH) - Style 8002

The Swagman is a legendary Australian character made famous by the song "Waltzing Matilda." Like the character in the song, the Swagman hat will never give up! The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow the hat to be crushed.
This leather has been treated with waxes and oils to guard against the elements. A great travel companion.

$48

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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6709 - COOL AS A BREEZE SUEDE FINISH

COOL AS A BREEZE ROUGH-OUT LEATHER (SUEDE FINISH) - Style 6709

The Cool as a Breeze leather mesh hat is lightweight and comfortable. The solar mesh around the crown brings cool relief on hot days. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire so the hat can be crushed. Fitted with a soft and absorbent cotton sweat band.

$48

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(MOCHA)

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7125 - COOL AS A BREEZE - CANVAS MESH

COOL AS A BREEZE - CANVAS MESH - Style 7125

The Cool as a Breeze canvas features a solar mesh crown which is a welcome relief on hot days. The stylish wide brim provides maximum U.V. protection and has been reinforced with a flexible wire to allow it to be crushed. Fitted with a soft and absorbent cotton sweatband.

$42

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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7135 - COOL AS A BREEZE - CANVAS MESH WITH A SCARF

COOL AS A BREEZE - CANVAS MESH WITH A SCARF - Style 7135

This Cool as a Breeze style features snaps on the side to allow interchangeable scarves. The solar mesh crown brings cool relief on hot days and the wide canvas brim provides excellent U.V. protection. The brim has been reinforced with a flexible wire so the hat can be crushed. Fitted with a soft and absorbent cotton sweatband.

$43

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(BROWN)

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6404 - STOCKMAN STRAW

STOCKMAN STRAW - Style 6404

Bill Conner's unique straw hat is made with soft flexible palm fiber. This hat conforms to your head beautifully so you hardly know it's there. The brim is shapeable and trimmed in suede. The hat also features a 'Pinch Protector' to prolong its life. Fitted with a comfortable suede sweat band.

$43

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(SAND)

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6604 - TOWN & COUNTRY STRAW

TOWN & COUNTRY STRAW - Style 6604

The Town & Country Straw features a classic pinched front crown. Bill Conner's unique straw hat is made with a soft flexible palm fiber. The brim is shapeable and trimmed in suede. Also features a 'Pinch Protector' to prolong the life of the hat. Fitted with a comfortable suede sweat band.

$43

Sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

(sand)

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Size	USA	Inches*	CM*

XS	6 ⁵/₈	20³/₄ inches	53 cm

S	6 ³/₄ 6 ⁷/₈	21¹/₈ inches 21⁷/₈ inches	554 cm 55 cm

M	7 7 ¹/₈	21 ⁷/₈inches 22 ¹/₄inches	56 cm 57 cm

L	7 ³/₄ 7 ³/₈	22⁵/₈ inches 23 inches	58 cm 59 cm

XL	7 ¹/₂ 7 ⁵/₈	23¹/₂ inches 23⁷/₈ inches	60 cm 61 cm

XXL	7 ³/₄ 7 ⁷/₈	24 ¹/₄ inches 24 ⁵/₈ inches	62 cm 63 cm

Hat Size * - If you are not sure of your hat size, measure the circumference of your head, measured around the top of your head just above where your ears are attached to your head.

Rough Out (Suede Finish) leather may be cleaned with a stiff brush or fine sand paper.

Smooth (full grain, nubuck, wax/oily, or distressed finish) leather may be periodically treated with leather dressing or saddle soap.

Canvas hats can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Straw hats can be kept clean and fresh looking by brushing with a small wisk broom. If the hat gets wet, wipe off surplus water with a dry cloth. With the brim turned up, place on a level, clean surface, to dry. Do not use artificial heat.

All hats may also be treated with a waterproof spray if necessary.

Some shrinkage may occur if exposed to extreme heat e.g. drying out by an open fire or left exposed to strong sunlight in a closed vehicle.

The stiffening along the edge of the brim allows the hat to be shaped as desired. Some hats come with a flexible filament in the brim to allow the hat to be crushed.

A chin strap may be added by using the eyelet holes on each side of the crown to thread the strap.

Each hat will develop its own individual shape and character with wear.

Any scratches or marks on leather are not to be considered flaws. They occur naturally and are merely proof of its authenticity.

BC LEATHER, CANVAS & STRAW HATS
6401 Stockman Suede 6402 Stockman Oily Original 6701 Hat 'n Pouch Suede 6702 Hat 'n Pouch Oily 6807 Bush & City Shapeable 6751 Bushwalker Suede	6752 Bushwalker Oily 6725 Kangaroo Bushwalker 6901 Bac Pac Suede 6902 Bac Pac Oily 6402 Crocodile B.C. Oily 8001 Swagman Suede	8002 Swagman Oily 6709 Cool as a Breeze Suede 7125 Cool as a Breeze Canvas 7315 Cool as a Breeze + Scarf 6404 Stockman Straw 6604 Town & Country Straw