Black Sheared Beaver & Leather Trapper Hat

Beaver fur is considered to be among the warmest of furs. The fur density is 10,000 hairs per square cm, only sea otters have denser fur. Natural beaver fur features two layers of hair, long guard hairs that give the fur a shiny full look , and a short but thick and soft underfur. The underfur is extremely soft and has a velvety feel. The color range is wide however dark brown and black are the most popular colors.

Natural beaver is ideal for men's hats because of the rugged look. It also makes striking casual wear for both men and women. Because of its dense fur, beaver fur is ideal for making fur garments because of how warm and insulating it is

Sheared beaver is considered one of the most luxurious and sought after furs because of its exceptional soft texture, durability and warmth. It is more expensive than natural beaver fur because of the extra processing it must go through to unveil its hidden beauty.

Sheared beaver is beaver fur that has been plucked of any long course guard hair unveil the velvety soft under layer of fur. The fur is then sheared (shaved) to a short consistent length throughout. The result is the softest feeling material you will ever touch. It is softer that any man made velvet and warmer than any man made fabric.

Inspired by the hats bomber pilots wore in WWII, the Trapper style hat is best known as a fur trim "ear flap hat". Trapper hats feature fur on the interior of the ear flaps and around the back of the neck. They also have a large fur flap brim on the front of the hat.

Trapper hats are unisex hats so they can be enjoyed by both men and women. The ear flaps can be worn down for warmth and style or attached at the back of the hat or top of the crown when not needed.

Trapper hats are also known as Aviator hats or Bomber hats. They usually feature nylon, wool, or leather with Rabbit Fur trim, or can be made entirely of Shearling Sheepskin. With the rise in popularity of the Trapper hat style you will also find them made with trendy fashion forward designs and exotic furs such as Coyote or Fox.