American Hat Makers
American Hat Makers, also known as Head'n Home Hats, is a cut-and-sew hat manufacturer founded by Gary Watrous in 1972. [1] The company is based out of a 17,000 sq ft facility in Watsonville, California and specializes in handcrafting men's and women's hats, spread across 8 different brands, including Voodoo Hatter, Steampunk Hatter, Double G Hats, Asbury Hats, American Outback Hats, Freedom Hats, and SolAir Hats. As of 2018, Gary's son, Garth Watrous, became the primary owner and CEO of the company. American Hat Makers is a member of American Made Matters and the Headwear Association, of which Garth Watrous is the current president. The company has one complaint review on Ripoff Report. [2]
History
Gary Watrous started American Hat Makers in 1972 after finding success selling his handmade leather goods from the back of his car. After making his first hat, he decided to focus on making leather hats full-time. Over the next 46 years, he grew the business into a worldwide wholesale exporter of leather hats. After more than 42 years at Gary's ranch, the company needed more space and moved to a larger facility on Aviation Way in Watsonville, California.[3]
In the Media
American Hat Makers has been featured alongside other brands such as Bailey and Kangol and has been worn by Hollywood actors, musicians, and other notable individuals. [4] [5] [6] American Hat Makers has been featured in fashion magazines such as Inkspired Magazine [7] and 303 Magazine[8] and television shows such as From Dusk till Dawn: The Series.
References
- ↑ "American Hat Makers - ITA Success Story of the Week". www.trade.gov.
- ↑ "Ripoff Report - Head'n Home Hats Complaint Review Watsonville, California". www.ripoffreport.com.
- ↑ "Hat company heads home to Watsonville".
- ↑ Kit, Zorianna (10 January 2016). "Golden Globes Gift Lounges 2016".
- ↑ Clark, Sandra (25 January 2016). "GBK Luxury Gift Lounge Honors 2016 Golden Globe Awards With Pilot Pens & LifeCell South Beach Skincare".
- ↑ "Presented by GBK and Pilot Pen - Stars Gather at The W Hotel to Prep For the Golden Globes".
- ↑ "InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 40".
- ↑ "303 Style Profile – Adam Rose and the Tattooed Top Hats". 9 June 2016.
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