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Alex

Mens Gray Teardrop Straw Fedora Hat

$77 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Gray

Sizes in stock at American Hat Makers as of Nov 6, 2026. Crossed out = sold out.

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Our take · Researched, not tested

A gray teardrop fedora with a drawstring you can tighten.

Gray is the quiet choice in a straw fedora. It goes with navy, white and black, and it doesn't show road dust the way cream does. The Alex is woven from paper and polyester, 75% and 25%, shaped into a teardrop fedora with a 4 1/4 in crown and a 2 1/4 in brim. The sweatband is a drawstring ribbon, so you can snug the fit yourself. It's imported.

Margo's tip: A 2 1/4 in brim is mostly ornamental for shade purposes. Plan on sunscreen for the back of your neck.

What the store lists

  • Material: 75% Paper 25% Polyester
  • Shape: Teardrop Fedora
  • Brim: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm)
  • Crown height: 4 1/4 in
  • Sweatband: Drawstring Ribbon
  • Vented: Vents or mesh for airflow
  • Origin: Imported, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type
Fedora (Teardrop Fedora)
Material
75% Paper 25% Polyester
Brim
2 1/4 in (5.7 cm)
Crown
4 1/4 in
Sweatband
Drawstring Ribbon
Features
Vented
Sizes
MD, LG, XL
Color
Gray
Origin
Imported
brim 2 1/4 incrown 4 1/4 in
Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

  • Warm-weather errands and casual weekends
  • Navy, white or black outfits
  • Adjusting fit with a drawstring sweatband

Skip it if

  • You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
  • You want a stated UPF rating: this listing doesn't give one
  • You want maximum shade: the brim is 2 1/4 in
  • You want a cold-weather hat: look at felt

How it compares

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SpecAlex
This hat
St Lucia
Men's
Carmel
Men's
Milan
Men's
Price$77$69$89$89
TypeFedoraFedoraFedoraFedora
MaterialStrawStrawStrawStraw
Brim2 1/4 in2 3/4 in2 in2 1/2 in
Packs flatNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
UPFNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
VentedYesNot statedNot statedYes
SizesSold outS/M, L/XLMD, LG, XLMD, LG, XL, XX, 3X

Questions

Is the Alex UPF rated?
The listing doesn't state a UPF rating, so don't assume one. Shade depends on the brim and how tight the weave is. Hold it up to a bright light: if light shows through, so does UV.
Does it pack flat?
The store doesn't list it as packable, so don't fold it. Folding straw cracks the weave. Wear it when you travel, or set it crown down in the overhead bin.
How do you clean the Alex?
Brush off dust with a soft brush and dab marks with a barely damp cloth. American Hat Makers suggests cornstarch for sweat or grease spots, brushed off after it sits. Never soak straw, and let it dry on its crown.
Can you return it?
Per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026, it offers 90-day easy returns. Policies change, so confirm on the store's page before you order.
Do you sell this hat?
No. American Hat Makers sells it. The store button opens their product page, and we earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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