The bucket hat, also known as a fisherman's hat or session hat, was originally worn by the Irish for rain protection while fishing and farming. They easily fold away when not in use which makes this hat a great traveling companion.
Conner Hats' bucket hat collection features handmade hats crafted from sustainable materials including organic cotton and weathered cotton blends. Sun protection varies by style; hats with open mesh, vents or brims under 2.5 inches carry no UPF rating. Most styles come with a limited lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
Sustainable Materials, Verified Claims
Every bucket hat in this collection uses eco-friendly materials sourced from suppliers required to pay fair wages. Organic cotton styles are made with organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides, including the inner bands that touch your skin. Our weathered cotton bucket hats blend 52% cotton with 48% polyester for durability while maintaining water-resistant and breathable performance.
Features Built for Outdoor Performance
- Sun protection: wide brims shade face, ears and neck; hats with open mesh, vents or brims under 2.5 inches carry no UPF rating
- Water-resistant treatment on weathered cotton styles
- Strategic mesh eyelets for ventilation during active use
- Crushable design—packs completely flat without losing shape
- 2.25" brim width provides face, neck, and ear coverage
- 3.5" crown height for secure, stable fit
Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Conner Hats warrants each bucket hat to the original owner against manufacturing defects. Manufacturing defects or faulty materials result in replacement. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
Hiking & Outdoor Adventures: The Hiker Bucket Hat ($69) uses sustainably sourced organic cotton. Includes secret inner pocket and crushable design for backpacking. Available in sizes S-XL.
Water Activities & Boating: The Seven Mile Surf Hat features Bloom Foam brim construction that floats if dropped in water. Built with salt-resistant, quick-drying materials and designed for surfers, paddleboarders, and anglers.
Travel & Urban Wear: The Weathered Cotton Bucket Hat ($66) offers water-resistant protection with breathable mesh eyelets. Weathered appearance develops character over time. Ideal for travel—folds flat in luggage without damage.
Conner Hats uses no single-use plastics in packaging and ships Bucket hats and all other styles in protective cardboard and tissue instead of plastic bags. Hang tags use biodegradable string instead of plastic connectors. Woven labels are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton with vegetable dyes.
The brand was founded by Will Conner, who spent years traveling to visit suppliers and began sourcing from factories beyond his father's Byron Bay workshop in 1999. His father, Bill Conner, has made hats in Byron Bay, Australia, for over 50 years, establishing a family legacy of craftsmanship and responsible hat production.
All bucket hats include 2 free sizing inserts to reduce hat size if needed. Standard sizing runs:
Contact customer service at customerservice@connerhats.com for sizing questions.
The bucket hat originated in Ireland as rain protection for fishermen and farmers. Also called a fisherman's hat or session hat, the design features a downward-sloping brim and soft, crushable construction. The style gained mainstream popularity in the 1960s and has remained a functional outdoor staple while evolving into urban fashion.
Conner Hats bucket hats use sustainable materials including organic cotton and weathered cotton (52% cotton/48% polyester blend). All styles feature organic cotton sweatbands, grown without synthetic pesticides. The brand's Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to pay fair wages.
Check each bucket hat's product page for its UPF rating. Hats with open mesh, vents, or brims under 2.5 inches are not UPF rated. Unrated hats provide shade only; a wide brim can shade the face, neck, and ears.
No. These bucket hats are not waterproof. Select styles offer water-resistant protection. The Weathered Cotton Bucket Hat features a water-resistant treatment while maintaining breathable performance through strategic mesh eyelets. Check individual product descriptions for specific water protection ratings.
Packability depends on the style. Check your bucket hat’s product page for packing guidance, and don’t assume every style can be folded completely flat without affecting its shape. Some Conner Hats styles are packable, making them convenient for travel when their product details confirm it.
The Limited Lifetime Guarantee applies to hats purchased from connerhats.com. For a workmanship failure within the first 12 months, Conner Hats provides a free replacement of the same style, size, and color, including shipping. After 12 months, a replacement is 40% off, with shipping not included. Material degradation from use qualifies for a 30% off code. If your hat is lost or stolen, you can get 50% off the same hat, with shipping not included.
Bucket hats are available in sizes S (6¾-6⅞), M (7-7⅛), L (7¼-7⅜), and XL (7½-7⅝). All orders include 2 free sizing inserts to reduce the hat size if needed. For sizing questions, contact customerservice@connerhats.com.
Use a flexible measuring tape to measure around your head about 1 inch above your ears and eyebrows. This measurement in inches corresponds to hat size. If between sizes, order the larger size and use the included sizing inserts to adjust fit.
No. Conner Hats is family-run. Bill Conner has made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years, after learning leatherwork in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1969. His son Will created the brand, which ships from American Fork, Utah. The hats are made in Australia, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan and Mexico.
The Mojave Recycled Floating Sailing Hat and Tarpon Springs Recycled Floating Sailing Hat float, but they are sailing hats, not bucket hats. Check each product description for its specific features.
Hats purchased from connerhats.com may be returned for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or for an exchange or store credit within 90 days, if they are unworn and unwashed, with paper tags attached and original packaging. Items on the 40% Sale page are final sale. Free exchanges are available through Redo if selected at checkout. Refunds incur a return shipping fee, and returns shipped with your own label incur a $10 restocking fee.
