Cuadra Felt Hats | Exotic Leather 5X to 1000X

Cuadra Felt Hats

Cuadra is the only brand we carry that combines premium felt with exotic leather on the same hat. Each piece features alligator, stingray, python, or fish applications on the crown or brim, and that's what sets it apart from a traditional felt hat.

The collection ranges from the 5X Python Cattleman at $250.99 to the 1000X The King at $2,019.99. We shape hats in-store at no cost. Free shipping on orders over $200, and you can try them on in Selma, NC and Columbia, SC.

The Leathers

Python is the most accessible leather in the line and the one that looks best for everyday wear. The 5X Python Cattleman in fawn or granite costs $250.99 and is the natural entry into the brand.

Alligator is the dress leather. The 6X Black Alligator at $349.99 offers the best value in terms of price and presence in the entire collection, and the 100X Chocolate Gator at $889.99 is the premium version.

Stingray has a pearlescent grain unlike any other leather. Available in 30X black or granite, $519.99.

Fish in 50X black cattleman costs $619.99. And at the top is the 1000X The King in black, $2,019.99, which is more of a collector's item than an everyday hat.

Cattleman Style

Several models in this collection come in the cattleman shape, which features a crown with three indentations: one in the center and two on the sides. It is the most classic cowboy hat shape and the easiest to wear because it doesn't commit to any fashion trend. If it's your first Cuadra, it's the safe shape.

Felt vs. Straw

Felt is for cooler months and straw for hot weather. If you're looking for a straw Cuadra, we carry the straw line separately, including the 5000X King Alligator and the 100X Alligator in ivory straw. You can see the complete Cuadra collection here if you want to compare felt and straw together before deciding.

How to Pair It

A Cuadra hat with an exotic leather application calls for boots of the same leather. It's the traditional combination and the reason the brand makes both: if your hat features alligator, Cuadra alligator boots complete the look. Complement with a premium belt, a Montana silver buckle, and a ranch jacket if the occasion calls for it. A Cuadra wallet in the same leather is the detail that those in the know notice.

Sizes

Cuadra follows Mexican hat sizing, which is close to standard American sizing. Measure around your head one inch above the ear with the tape level. If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one, because felt can be steamed to shrink but not stretched much. Call Selma at (919) 351-0295 or Columbia at (910) 596-7393 if you need assistance.

Care

Hold the hat by the brim, never by the crown. Store it upside down or in a hat case. Felt should be brushed counter-clockwise, but exotic leather applications should not: these should be cleaned with a specific leather conditioner and a soft cloth, never with a brush or common grease, because a brush lifts the scales and grease clogs the grain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a Cuadra hat different?
Cuadra combines premium felt with genuine exotic leather applications, such as alligator, stingray, python, and fish, on the same hat. No other brand we carry does this.

How much do Cuadra felt hats cost?
From $250.99 for the 5X Python Cattleman to $2,019.99 for the 1000X The King, with the 6X Alligator at $349.99 as the best value option.

What does the X number mean?
It indicates the quality and density of the felt. The higher the X, the finer the felt, the better its water resistance, and the longer it retains its shape.

What is a cattleman hat?
It is the classic shape with three indentations in the crown, one in the center and two on the sides. It is the most traditional cowboy hat shape.

What is stingray?
It is ray leather, with a characteristic pearlescent grain unlike any other exotic leather. We carry it in 30X black and granite.

How do I clean the exotic leather application?
With a specific leather conditioner and a soft cloth. Never with a felt brush or common grease, as these can damage the scales.

Do you shape hats?
Yes, we shape all felt hats in-store at no additional cost.

What other felt hat brands do you carry?
Stetson, Larry Mahan, American Hat, Resistol, and Rodeo King.

Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, on orders over $200. All hats in this collection qualify. Please refer to our shipping policy.

Can I try it on in-store?
Yes, in Selma, NC and Columbia, SC.