The Benefits of Kangaroo Leather Hats
Kangaroo leather’s popularity has endured since the earlier pastoral days of our sunburnt country. Even the famed Sidney Kidman, a man who built his fortune for the cow, swore by the supple qualities of the hides of the kangaroos shot on his estate. His saddles were supposedly crafted only from the humble ‘Roo, and protected the “Cattle King” and his backside for years of gallivanting around his huge estates. Despite this being recounted over some lukewarm Cooper’s Red in a suburban Adelaide backyard, it demonstrates what makes this uniquely Australian leather special.
A Native Australian Material Famed for Durability and Quality:
Kangaroo leather is a popular material for making hats because it is lightweight, durable, and has excellent moisture-wicking properties. There are many benefits of using kangaroo leather for hat making:
Durability: Kangaroo leather is known for its strength and durability. It has a tight grain structure that makes it resistant to abrasions, making it ideal for use in hats that need to withstand regular wear and tear.
Lightweight: Kangaroo leather is lightweight, making it a comfortable material to wear in a hat. This makes it a popular choice for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.
Moisture-wicking: Kangaroo leather has natural moisture-wicking properties, which helps to keep the wearer's head dry and comfortable. This makes it ideal for use in hats that are worn in hot or humid environments, perfect for the Australian climate.
Softness: Despite its durability, kangaroo leather is also soft and supple. This means that hats made from kangaroo leather are comfortable to wear and conform to the wearer's head over time, creating a unique character to the product.
Sustainability: Kangaroo leather is a sustainable material because kangaroos are abundant in Australia, where they are harvested for their meat as part of a regulated and sustainable industry. The leather is a byproduct of this industry, which means that it is a sustainable material choice for hat making. Additionally, kangaroos, unlike other animals used for leather, have soft feet, minimizing their impact on the erosion of Australian soil.
Using kangaroo leather to make hats offers a number of benefits, including durability, lightweight, moisture-wicking properties, softness, and sustainability. Kakadu Traders Australia provide quality Kangaroo leather hats made in Australia, perfect for all climates and seasons. These hats can be found here.
At Kakadu Traders Australia, we appreciate good leather of all types. As such, although we swear by good cow hide, we agree with the Cattle King over the special differences that the Australian Kangaroo brings to the tannery table. Explore Kakadu's extensive range of Kangaroo leather hats.
