The Ultralight Stratoliner Fedora Stetson Stratoliner Milan Fedora Stetson Best Timeless Western Hat Stetson Hats: Worth It? Classic Fedora & Cowboy Hat Review Gentleman Stratoliner Fedora Stetson New Timeless Western Hat Stetson Stratoliner Straw Fedora Hat McKinney Hat Company The Ultralight Stratoliner Fedora Stetson. An icon of the Stetson brand since 1940, the Stratoliner fedora takes its inspirationand its namefrom an aircraft that helped kickstart the golden age of innovation. The same year, Boeing introduced the first ever commercial airplane with a pressurized cabin. Called the Stratoliner, it was able to reach new altitudes, opening the skies to a whole new breed of traveler. This called for a new breed of hat: The Stetson Stratoliner, a sleek, lighter weight take on the traditional fedora that featured a rakish, angled crown that suggested a manor a planeon the move. The hat would go on to become a go to for the Rat Packers and Mad Men of the jet set era, and today, it lends classic style to any occasion, with its versatile, streamlined profile and a brim that can look casual and cool when snapped up, or snapped down for a dressed up and dapper look. Handcrafted from quality fur felt and richly dyed in versatile shades, the Stratoliner features a 4 " teardrop crown and 2 " bound edge brim. Its classic style is underscored by a subtle grosgrain hatband and special edition airplane hat pin. A genuine leather sweatband and full satin liner ensure a secure, comfortable, all day fit. 4 " Teardrop Crown 2 " Bound Edge Brim Grosgrain Hatband Special Edition Hat Pin Genuine Leather Sweatband Full Satin Liner Quality Felt Handmade in the U. S. A.