Leather chin straps for hats with eyelets
A practical guide to choosing and attaching an adjustable leather chin strap to a cowboy hat with side eyelets.
Keep your cowboy hat secure in the wind with an adjustable braided leather chin strap. This hook-on hat chin strap is designed for hats with existing eyelets in the brim; hats without eyelets need a different attachment system.
Braided leather chin strap with bronze horn tips
Designed for hats with suitable side eyelets. Hook connectors attach at the eyelets; unlike sweatband-mounted stampede strings, this style does not use cotter pins.
View this eyelet chin strap on Etsy ↗What is an eyelet-mounted cowboy hat chin strap?
An eyelet-mounted leather chin strap is designed for a cowboy hat that already has reinforced holes (eyelets) on opposite sides of the brim. The attachment is different from a sweatband-mounted leather stampede string, which uses cotter pins and split rings.
LeatherByPeter makes hand-braided Chèvre leather chin straps with adjustable sliding knots, decorative bronze horn-shaped tips, and metal S-hooks for suitable hat eyelets.
How to attach a leather chin strap to a hat with eyelets
The S-hook system is simple to use, with no tools required:
- Find the existing eyelets on both sides of the hat brim.
- Hook the connectors into the suitable eyelets, then simply hook the ends of the braided leather strap onto the S-hooks.
- Wear the strap beneath your chin and move the sliding knot to adjust the fit.
There is no need to make additional holes. Before ordering, check that your hat has suitable eyelets and that they are large enough for the hooks.
Why choose a braided leather chin strap?
Hand-braided leather adds texture and a classic Western detail to your cowboy hat. Chèvre leather is well suited to detailed braiding, while the adjustable sliding knot makes it easy to change the fit. The bronze horn-shaped tips add a decorative finish.
Eyelet chin strap or sweatband stampede string?
Hats with side eyelets: Choose an eyelet-compatible leather chin strap with suitable hook attachments.
Hats without side eyelets: Many hats with an internal sweatband can use a cotter-pin stampede string fitted at the existing sweatband stitching. Read our guide to leather stampede strings for cowboy hats with sweatbands to see that method.
How to install a leather stampede string on a hat with eyelets
Follow this step-by-step LeatherByPeter tutorial to thread the braided leather through the hat eyelets, bring the ends around the crown, and connect the folded leather loops with the decorative S-hook.
Quick demonstration
Prefer a shorter example? Watch our original eyelet chin strap demonstration below.
Frequently asked questions about eyelet chin straps
Does my cowboy hat need eyelets for this type of chin strap?
Yes. This attachment is intended for hats with suitable existing eyelets on both sides of the brim.
Do I need tools to install it?
No. Simply hook the braided leather strap onto the S-hooks. No tools are required.
Can I adjust the length of the chin strap?
Yes. The sliding knot lets you adjust the fit beneath your chin.
Will the S-hooks fit every cowboy hat eyelet?
Not necessarily. Eyelets vary in size and construction. If you are unsure whether your hat is compatible, contact LeatherByPeter through Etsy before ordering.
Can I choose a different length or color?
Custom lengths, colors, and finishing details can be discussed before ordering. Send us your preferences through Etsy.
What if my cowboy hat does not have eyelets?
Choose a compatible sweatband-mounted chin strap instead. See our leather stampede strings guide for the cotter-pin attachment method.
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