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In April of 1969 Bill
Conner was making and selling all kinds of fine handmade
leather goods. In the beginning, sandals were his most popular
item but it wasn't long until his original hats became his most
sought after product.
Speaking with one of Bill's leather craft
teachers from the 60's, Dan Holiday and he said, "Bill was
able to figure out the best way to put a wire in the brim of a
leather hat so that it could be shaped, he just had a knack for
it." Today his original design and construction method is world
renowned and the quality of a B.C Leather hat is still
unsurpassed.
With the creation of B.C Leather Hats, Australia's hat industry
was revolutionized. Suddenly there was a choice on the market
for a new type of functional headwear besides the traditional
Fur Felt. In 1988 when Australia hosted the World Expo, B.C.
Hats became internationally recognized. And later, in 1993, Bill
won the prestigious Exporter of the Year Award for the State of
New South Wales. He received this coveted award in recognition
for not only creating Australia's original leather hat but
successfully bringing it to the world market.
Today, B.C. Hats is still a family owned company dedicated to
quality, service, and original Australian
hats!
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Stockman Oily
The original Australian leather hat created by
Bill Conner in 1969. Made in the BC hat factory in Byron Bay
from steer hide, and features a shapeable brim and leather inner
band. Double stitched and glued, this hat will last a lifetime.
Treated with waxes and oils to protect you from the elements.
Brim size is 3".
Shapeable Brim
Material: Oily Steer hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
(BCH
6401) - $64.50
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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| Black |
Brown |
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| Khaki |
Forest |
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| Cyclone |
Camel |
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Stockman Suede
The original Australian leather hat created by
Bill Conner in 1969. Made from steer hide and features a
shapeable brim and leather inner band. Handmade in at the BC Hat
factory in Byron Bay. Brim size 3".
Shapeable Brim
Material: Suede Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Black, Brown, Khaki, Forest, Cyclone , and Camel
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
(BCH 6402) - $63.65
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Sand |
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Stockman Straw
Made from hand braided palm fiber and trimmed
in suede. Features a suede inner band. This is a unique style
created by Bill Conner at the BC hat factory in Byron Bay,
Australia's most easterly point. If you visit, stop by the
factory and say G'Day! Brim size 3.5".
Shapeable Brim, Chin Cord
Material: Palm Fiber
Brim: 3.5"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Sand, Brown
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6404) - $37.30
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Town & Country Straw
Michael Jordan is a fan of this original straw
hat from Bill Conner. Made from hand braided palm fiber and
trimmed in suede. Features a suede inner band for a comfortable
fit. Brim size 3.5".
Shapeable Brim
Material: Palm Fiber
Brim: 3.5"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Sand, Brown
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6604) - $35.60
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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| Moose |
Bark |
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| Mocha |
Chocolate |
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Hat n The Pouch Suede
The Hat n the pouch folds up and fits in a hip
bag. Great for travel, it springs back out and is ready to wear!
Made from waterproof suede leather, watch the rain bead up and
roll off. Hand made at the BC hat factory in Byron Bay,
Australia's most easterly point. Brim size 3".
Folds into pouch, Waterproof Suede
Material: Suede Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Moose, Bark, Mocha, Chocolate
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6701) - $49.20
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Cool As A Breeze Leather
Bill Conner's hats are hand made in Byron Bay,
Australia. This original BC hats style is made with water
resistant leather and features a mesh crown for those hot days.
Folds up for travel. Brim size 3".
Mesh Crown, Crushable
Material: Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Moose, Mocha, Bark, Beige
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6709) - $43.25
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Moose |
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Bush Walker Suede
The Bush Walker hat made by Bill Conner
features a low crown. This hand made BC hats style is crushable
and great for travel. Made with waterproof suede steer hide to
keep the rain off. Brim is 3".
Waterproof Suede, Crushable
Material: Suede Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Moose, Bark
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6751) - $49.20
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Black |
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Hat Care
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Bush Walker Oily
The Bush Walker hat made by Bill Conner
features a low crown. This hand made BC hats style is crushable
and great for travel. Made with steer hide that has been treated
with waxes and oils to repel the rain. Brim is 3".
Crushable
Material: Oily Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6752) - $49.20
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Black |
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Hat Care
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Bush & City Shapeable
Designed by Bill Conner and made in Byron Bay,
Australia. This BC Hat is made from steer hide and features a
shapeable brim. Leather has been treated with waxes and oils to
repel the rain. Brim is 3".
Shapeable Brim
Material: Oily Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6807) - $55.15
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Moose |
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Hat Care
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Bac Pac Traveler
The Bac Pac Traveller is hand made Byron Bay,
Australia. The man who brought you Australia's original leather
hat goes one better with this great shape. Features a removable
hat band and made with waterproof suede steer hide. This hat can
be crushed and will pop back out to its original shape. Fitted
with a comfortable leather inner band. Our best selling BC Hat
style! Brim size 2.75".
Removable Hat Band, Crushable
Material: Suede Steer hide
Brim: 2.75"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Bark, Moose
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6901) - $50.65
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Hat Care
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Bac Pac Traveler
The Bac Pac Traveller hat is hand made by in
Byron Bay, Australia. The man who brought you Australia's
original leather hat goes one better with this great shape.
Features a removable hat band and made with waterproof steer
hide. This hat can be crushed and will pop back out to its
original shape. Fitted with a comfortable leather inner band.
Our best selling BC Hat style! Brim size 2.75".
Waterproof suede, crushable, Removable Band
Material: Oily Steer Hide
Brim: 2.75"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6902) - $50.65
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Bac Pac Traveller
The Bac Pac Traveller Buffalo hat is hand made
by in Byron Bay, Australia. The man who brought you Australia's
original leather hat goes one better with this great shape.
Features a removable hat band and made with waterproof Buffalo
hide. A great feature of this Buffalo hide is the natural grain
pattern in the leather. This hat can be crushed and will pop
back out to its original shape. Fitted with a comfortable
leather inner band. Our best selling BC Hat style! Brim size
2.75".
Removable Band, Crushable
Material: Buffalo hide
Brim: 2.75"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Chocolate, Blond
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 6903) - $50.65
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Brown |
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Hat Care
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Cool As A Breeze Canvas
Made in Byron Bay, Australia at the BC hats
factory. This is probably the best outdoor hat ever made! A big
call yes, but its true. Made from waterproof canvas and features
a coiled spring wire in the brim so this hat can be crushed and
will pop back out to its original shape. Has a cool mesh crown
and real leather hat band and cotton chin cord. Brim size 3".
Crushable, Mesh Crown
Material: Waterproof Canvas
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Khaki, Beige/Beige, Beige/Brown, Brown
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 7125) - $36.87
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Cool As A Breeze Canvas Ladies
Hand made in Byron Bay , Australia at the BC
Hat factory. Made with waterproof canvas and features a mesh
crown for hot days, also is crushable and has a removable scarf
band. Brim size 3".
Removable Scarf, Crushable
Material: Waterproof canvas
Brim: 3"
Band: Assorted Removable Scarf's
Colors: Beige, Brown
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L
(BCH 7135) - $38.57
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Swagman Suede
This is a crushable suede leather hat made by
Bill Conner in Byron Bay Australia. The Swagman is a legendary
vagabond character made famous by the song Waltzing Matilda.
Brim size is 3"
Crushable
Material: Suede Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black, Khaki, Camel
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 8001) - $44.10
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Swagman Oily
Folds up and fits in a hip bag. Great for
travel, it springs back out and is ready to wear! Made from
waterproof suede leather, watch the rain bead up and roll off.
Hand made at the BC hat factory in Byron Bay, Australia's most
easterly point. Brim size 3".
Crushable
Material: Oily Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Hand braided three plait leather
Colors: Brown, Black
Sizes (see bottom of page for size chart):
S, M, L, XL, XXL
(BCH 8002) - $44.10
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Crocodile BC
Crocodile hat band
Material: Steer Hide
Brim: 3"
Band: Salt water
croc W/teeth
Colors: Brown, Black
Open Stock Sizes: S, M,
L, XL, XXL
(BCH 8012) - $98.60
(Normally ships in 2-5 days)
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Size Chart
Note:
If your measurement is close to the next size,
we recommend getting the larger size. Example: if you measure 21
5/8", the medium is a better choice.
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Hat Size |
Inches |
Metric |
| Small |
6 3/4
6 7/8 |
21 1/4
21 5/8 |
54
55 |
| Medium |
7
7 1/8 |
22
22 3/8 |
56
57 |
| Large |
7 1/8
7 3/8 |
22 3/8
23 1/4 |
58
59 |
| X-Large |
7 1/2
7 5/8 |
23 1/2
24 |
60
61 |
| XX-Large |
7 3/4
7 7/8 |
24 3/8
24 3/4 |
62
63 |
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Hat Care
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.
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