Stetsons are the brand of hat manufactured by the John B. Stetson Company

John B. Stetson Company

The John B. Stetson Company, founded by John B. Stetson in 1865, was the maker of the Stetson cowboy hats, but ceased manufacturing in 1970. Stetson hats are now being manufactured in Garland, Texas by Hatco Inc who also produce Resistol, and Charlie 1 Horse, hats. Stetson reentered manufacturing...

 of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Stetson eventually became the world’s largest hat maker, producing over 3.3 million hats a year in a factory spread over 9 acres (36,421.7 m²). Today Stetson remains a family-owned concern. In addition to its hats, Stetson is also well known for its colognes and a range of other products evoking the historic American West.