hatband
noun
hat·band
ˈhat-ˌband 
: a band (as of fabric, leather, or cord) around the crown of a hat just above the brim
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Ralph Lauren puts antique looks on his models, with sweat and dirt ground into their hatbands.
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Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The Native American jeweler Stormie, whose new collection of beaded hatbands and labradorite, ruby and sapphire jewels is exclusive to Argyle & Valentine, is another jeweler who Rose has grown with over decades.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Among his stocks in trade were shiny discs in his hatband that could blind any rivals.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
After choosing colors and unique hatband trimmings, everyone had the option to have their initials branded onto the hat right on the lawn.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Related Story Pippa Middleton's Style Evolution Middleton's mother, Carole, was pictured in attendance wearing a striking sapphire coat dress and padded hatband— a signature style of her daughter, the Princess of Wales.
—Town & Country, 7 May 2023
The pin in his hatband says CANADA.
—Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2022
To commemorate the company’s 160th anniversary this year, Stetson created a limited-edition premium straw hat, the JBS Edition 50X, made from shantung straw with a saddle leather hatband and sweatband and gold JBS branding iron hat pit with inset stones.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The Native American jeweler Stormie, whose new collection of beaded hatbands and labradorite, ruby and sapphire jewels is exclusive to Argyle & Valentine, is another jeweler who Rose has grown with over decades.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Among his stocks in trade were shiny discs in his hatband that could blind any rivals.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
After choosing colors and unique hatband trimmings, everyone had the option to have their initials branded onto the hat right on the lawn.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Related Story Pippa Middleton's Style Evolution Middleton's mother, Carole, was pictured in attendance wearing a striking sapphire coat dress and padded hatband— a signature style of her daughter, the Princess of Wales.
—Town & Country, 7 May 2023
The pin in his hatband says CANADA.
—Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2022
To commemorate the company’s 160th anniversary this year, Stetson created a limited-edition premium straw hat, the JBS Edition 50X, made from shantung straw with a saddle leather hatband and sweatband and gold JBS branding iron hat pit with inset stones.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Hatband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatband. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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