WE ARE AMERICAN HAT MAKERS We are working hard every day to continue to be the best hat makers in America. Though we are steeped in tradition, we embrace modern practices to deliver hats of the highest quality. We proudly hand make our hats and hatbands in Santa Cruz, California using only the finest materials available. We guarantee our hats for a lifetime against defects in materials and workmanship. THE AHM STORY BEGINS American Hat Makers has been proudly handcrafting hats in the U.S.A. for over 40 years. Our founder, Gary Watrous, started selling handmade leather goods out of the back of his Chevy station wagon in the 70's and today we have become one of the largest hat businesses with a global presence.