Made in the USA — Real Leather, Real Craftsmanship, Right from North Carolina
At Outer Wings, we take pride in what we make — and where we make it. Every leather patch that goes onto our hats is designed, engraved, and hand-sewn right here in Hendersonville North Carolina, USA.
While we use trusted hat blanks from brands like Richardson, Yupoong, and Imperial, the signature element that makes our hats uniquely Outer Wings — the leather patch — is proudly made in the USA using American-sourced leather and stitched with care by our small team.
What “Made in the USA” Means at Outer Wings
We’re not mass-producing hats overseas. We’re building something better — with quality, character, and intention.
Here’s what goes into every Outer Wings leather patch hat:
- Genuine veg-tanned leather sourced from American suppliers
- In-house patch design crafted for the outdoors
- Laser engraving done in Hendersonville North Carolina
- Hand-sewn leather patches carefully stitched onto each hat
- Packed and shipped directly from our Colorado workspace
You’re getting a piece of gear made with care, not shortcuts.
Why We Use Brands Like Richardson, Yupoong & Imperial
We’re selective about the blank hats we use. Brands like Richardson have built a reputation for consistent quality, comfort, and durability — and that matters when you're spending long days outside.
While the blank hats themselves are not manufactured in the USA, we trust these brands because:
- They fit well and hold up over time
- Customers already know and love them
- They make a perfect canvas for our handcrafted leather patches
We don’t claim to make every piece of the hat in the U.S. — but we do take full ownership of the craftsmanship that defines our brand.
Built for the Mountains. Crafted for the Everyday.
When you wear an Outer Wings hat, you’re wearing:
- A custom leather patch made in Colorado
- A hat assembled with trusted components
- A design meant to last, built for trails, towns, road trips, and campfires
It’s that blend of American craftsmanship and field-tested reliability that makes our gear different.
Q&A: Where and How Outer Wings Hats Are Made
Q: Are Outer Wings hats made entirely in the USA?
A: The leather patches are. We source blank hats from trusted brands like Richardson, Yupoong, and Imperial. The patch — our signature element — is fully designed, engraved, and stitched in Hendersonville North Carolina.
Q: Where does your leather come from?
A: All our leather is vegetable-tanned and sourced from American suppliers for durability and quality.
Q: Why not use hats that are made entirely in the U.S.?
A: We’ve tested dozens of options, and brands like Richardson offer unbeatable fit, quality, and durability that our customers already trust and love. We choose the best — and make it better.
Q: What makes your hats different?
A: Our commitment to craftsmanship. The patch on your hat isn’t pressed on by machine. It’s made and sewn in-house, with pride, by a small team in Hendersonville North Carolina.
