1061 Foldaway Cattle Suede

A soft cattle suede outback hat that folds away

The 1061 Foldaway Cattle Suede is an outback hat made from American cattle suede, handcrafted in Minnesota, that folds into its own travel bag. Suede is the napped underside of the hide. Run a hand over the crown and you’ll feel it right away: soft and brushed, with none of the shine of a smooth leather.

That softness makes it an easy hat to wear. There’s no stiff break-in period to sit through, and it looks relaxed at a ballgame, in the yard raking leaves, or out with the dog on a cool fall morning.

The color list is long. Black, Brown, Hickory, Sand, Tobacco and Vintage Brown are all here, plus a soft gray. Sand and the lighter shades suit a summer wardrobe, while Black and Tobacco look sharp with a jacket in colder months.

When it’s time to travel, fold the hat and slip it into the supplied bag. It rides in a suitcase or a backpack and comes out ready to wear. It’s water resistant with 50+ UV protection, so a passing shower or a bright afternoon won’t send you indoors. Our guide to packable travel hats covers how to pack a hat like this for a trip.

Sizing is simple. Check the size chart, and if you land between two sizes, go with the larger one and use the free sizing kit (two foam strips that sit under the sweatband) to fine-tune the fit. Want the same suede with more airflow? The 1064 Foldaway Cattle Suede Cooler adds mesh sides. If this hat gets wet, let it air dry at room temperature, away from heaters.