Choosing the Right Size Santa Hat.

Some of our customers have expressed a concern with how to buy the right size Santa Hats. Just imagine the frustration of planning a Christmas photo session with the whole family wearing matching Santa Hats only to find some of them drooping below the eyes or not even fitting around the head! We have come up with some tips to help you measure correctly and determine the correct size for your Santa Hat.

The industry standard for measuring a Santa Hat is to lay it on a flat surface and measure across the cuff.

Next you need the measurement or circumference of the persons head. The easiest way to do this is to take a piece of kite string or thread and put it around the head, about a ½ inch above the eyebrows and just above the ears. Do not pull it too tight. You want the Santa Hat to rest comfortable a little above the eyebrows. Next cut the string and place it on a yard stick or tape measure. This gives you the circumference of the persons head. This will help you decide what size Santa Hat to buy. Most websites will have a chart or something that tells you which size Santa Hat will best fit various head measurements.

We have developed this basic Santa Hat sizing chart based on the Hats we carry. Please note that these are estimates and are not exact. As before stated any measurements will vary with the natural shapes of heads and the fabric the Hat is made from.

For Adults;

Large; a 13 inch Large Santa Hat will fit an adult head circumference of not more than 25-28 inches.

Medium; a 12 inch Medium Santa Hats will fit an adult head circumference of not more than 24 inches.

Small; an 11 inch Small Christmas Hat  will fit an adult head circumference of not more than 22-23 inches.

For Children;

Infants; an 8 to 9 inch Infant Santa Hat will fit an infant head circumference of not more than 15 inches.

Toddlers; a 9 to 9 ½ inch Toddler Santa Hats will fit a toddler head circumference of not more than 17 inches.

Children; a 10 inch Childrens Santa Hats will fit a Childs head circumference of not more than 19 inches.

Keep in mind this is not an exact science. People have different shaped heads and this can play a roll in how a hat will fit. Not to mention not all Santa Hats are made of the same fabric. Some have a stiff backing added that keep them from having any give, while other fabrics have a natural ability to stretch.

Evolution of Santa Hats.

It used to be that the only choice you had in choosing a Santa Hat was the size you needed. They were all red plush with a plush white cuff. Santa Hats have come a long way since then. They now come in burgundy as well as Christmas red. You can find everything from pre embroidered Merry Christmas Santa Hats to Novelty Santa Hats with animal print fabric. Another popular style is the Elf Hat that looks similar to a jester hat. Don’t forget your furry friends! There are Cat Santa Hats, Dog Santa Hats and adorable Pet Jester Hats.

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