We’ve all seen them before—hats with little straps that dangle down below the brim, almost begging to be played with.
But why are they there? What’s the point of a chin strap on a hat? Believe it or not, that little strap serves a very important purpose. Here’s a quick overview of why do hats have chin straps.
The first hat with chin straps was probably the Stetson, which was created in 1865. The Stetson was designed to be worn by cowboys in the American West.