As one of the longest renowned names in US headwear, Beaver Brand Hats® takes pride in the flexibility and customization we have been offering our loyal domestic and international customers since 1860. The key focus of Beaver Brand Hats® is our customer. The ability to customize any individual request with the flexibility to combine any of our 35-crown shapes with any of our 24-brim shapes is what sets us apart. In 1860, the Beaver Brand line of hats was established in St. Louis, Missouri, the fur capital of America. The Beaver Brand name has endured as a respected part of the hat industry. New Haven, Missouri, has been the home of one of America's best and most experienced hat production lines since 1928. Second and Third generation hat-makers provide customers with some of the finest felt hats available today. While many companies are moving their production line to foreign soil, Beaver Brand Hats continues its proud heritage of using USA craftsmanship since 1860. Beaver Brand Hats started out its origins as the Langenberg Hat Company. Below is a detailed account of its beginnings. Outline of Dates January 1, 1860 - Langenberg Hat Company founded under the name of Gauss, Hunicke & Krausse. 1863 - Mr. Krausse sold his interest account of failing health and name changed to Gauss-Hunicke & Company. 1881 - Incorporated as Gauss-Hunicke Hat Company. 1885 - Mr. Hunicke retired and corporation name changed to Gauss-Shelton Hat Company. 1901 - Corporation name changed to Gauss-Langenberg Hat Company. 1919 - Name changed to Langenberg Hat Company. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White-Branch Hat Company 1883 - Goodbar-White & Company moved to St. Louis from Nashville, Tennesee. 1892 - Name changed to White-Branch & McConkin. 1898 - Firm was incorporated as White-Branch McConkin Hat Company. 1901 - Name changed to White-Branch-McConkin-Shelton Hat Company. 1910 - Name changed to White-Branch-Shelton Hat Company. 1922 - Became associated with Langenberg Hat Company and became known as White-Branch Hat Company. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parrotte-McIntyre & Co. 1854 (?)- King Bros. established a partnership in Chicago. 1890 - W. L. Parrotte, C. J. Andrews, G.B. Scripps and H.W. Beals incorporated as Parrotte, Andrews & Co., Inc., and succeeded to the business of King Brothers. 1895 - Name changed to Taylor & Parrotte, Inc. 1904 - Name changed to Parrotte, Beals & Co., Inc. 1914 - Name changed to Parrotte, McIntyre & Co., Inc. 1926 - Became associated with Langenberg Hat Company. What do the X’s mean? Beaver Brand Hats has taken the stance of not using X rating to excess. Since there is not an industry standard for quality ratings, each hat company can rate there products as they see fit. This is why you will find 100X, 1000X or more from other hat manufacturers. At one point in time, X’s were related to the 100% of beaver fur used in the hat body. But the underlying question is how can anything have more than 100% of anything in its makeup? Our hats start with a preparatory blend of fur. As we increase our X rating, we use higher quality blends and trim in addition to extended finishes techniques to obtain the different quality touch and feel. Western and Outback X’s Currently, Beaver Brand Hats offers 100% fur felt starting at our 5X Outback and continues through our 20X Western hats; and all are a smooth finish. Dress Finishes Beaver Brand Hats offers no less than eight (8) finishes, with seven (7) of them made of 100% fur felt, in our Dress Hat category. Peluche: Worked by hand, our Peluche finish is our longest nap finish we offer. The nap is left long and left uncombed. Grand Beaver: Our Grand Beaver finish begins with the nap left long and combed horizontally in a counter-clock direction. Velour: Our Velour finish is probably the most enhancing appeal to the sense of touch because of the deep lustrous nap, similar to fine velvet. Suede: When finished, the hat has the look and feel of suede or short velour; it is shorter than our Velour finish but longer than our Smooth finishes. Silk: Our Silk finish is worked extensively by hand in such a way to give a high luster in a swirling rotation. Heritage: Our “top self” smooth finish sanded to an exquisite finish. Legacy: Our mid-level smooth finish sanded to be considered the industry standard. Classic: As its name indicates, this fur blend and smooth finish has survived the test of time. Basic: Our opening price point in wool. Beaver Brand Hats offers customization, flexibility and adaptability, three words not used by many manufacturers in the headwear industry. Beaver Brand Hats wants to be your headwear supplier. We can meet your headwear needs. Beaver Brand Hats offers over 30 different crown styles, over 12 different brim shapes and an endless number of trim options. Beaver Brand Hats presented on this website are a sampling of some of the styles that Beaver Brand Hats has proven to be popular throughout the industry. As you might guess, it is not possible to show you all of Beaver Brand Hats options on this website. Therefore, we encourage you to use your creativity to combine these options into the custom look that best suits you. All Beaver Brand Hats are custom manufactureed, and we take extra pride in our 20x line. We start by specifying superior quality raw material that includes 20% beaver fur, adding to the durability and longevity of the Beaver Brand Hat. All 20x Beaver Brand Hats are hand finished. Each hat includes a rich black satin lining with a Beaver Brand Hats color log tip, a 2 inch roan leather sweatband, trimmed with a self band and your choice of two buckle sets. Each Beaver Brand Hat is carefully packaged in an individual color logo box. Add your choice of crown shape and brim style with our attention to detail, and you are sure to agree that this is the best value on the market.
Since 1860, Beaver Brand Hats have been the pride of cowboys on the plains, in the mountains and around campfires. From the oldest manufacturer of hats in America, you can still own the Beaver Brand hat that has covered more miles and men thany any other. In the old West, Beaver Brand Hats was a symbol of pride. It kept off the sun and rain, fanned a fire and carried water. The very best also carried the Beaver Brand. For over 148 years that unique quality and history of Beaver Brand Hats has been carefully handcrafted into each Beaver Brand Hat from start to finish using only the finest felts and blends. Now, in styles to suit every taste, Beaver Brand Hats remains unmatched in excellence and value.
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The Best Quality Custom Made Hats for your money!
The ultimate in craftsmanship and quality. The oldest hat manufacturer in America, 18 years before Stetson. Each hat is custom made by hand exactly to your specifications. Impeccable attetion to details, with exquisite workmanship and quality, made to order right here in the USA. Known the world over for their quality, we ship hand made Beaver Brands hats around the world, and we are known as the world's key supplier of these fine bespoke hats. We feel these hats are superior to any hat made today, with a top level of quality and workmanship, Beaver Brand Hats provide exquisite selections of fine headwear. In 1860, the Beaver Brand line of hats was established in St. Louis, Missouri, the fur capital of America. Beaver Brand is still a thirving brand, with just a handful of hatters making 
