Headband

Abstract

A headband for installation in a hat includes a strip of material including a wearing surface and an attachment surface. The attachment surface is configured to be secured to the hat and the wearing surface is moisture-wicking.

1 . A headband for installation in a hat comprising a strip of material including a wearing surface and an attachment surface, where the attachment surface is configured to be secured to the hat and the wearing surface is moisture-wicking. 
     
     
         2 . The headband of  claim 1  wherein the attachment surface includes a strip of fastening material. 
     
     
         3 . The headband of  claim 2  wherein the strip of fastening material is a first strip of hook and loop material. 
     
     
         4 . The headband of  claim 3  further comprising a second strip of hook and loop fastening material that mates with the first strip of hook and loop fastening material and where the second strip of hook and loop fastening material is adapted to be secured to the hat. 
     
     
         5 . The headband of  claim 4  wherein the second strip of hook and loop fastening material is adapted to be secured to the hat by an adhesive surface. 
     
     
         6 . The headband of  claim 5  further comprising a protective sheet of material covering the adhesive surface. 
     
     
         7 . The headband of  claim 1  wherein the wearing surface includes cloth. 
     
     
         8 . The headband of  claim 1  wherein the strip of material includes a length that is sized to traverse an inner periphery of a rim of the hat. 
     
     
         9 . The headband of  claim 1  wherein the attachment surface includes adhesive. 
     
     
         10 . The headband of  claim 9  further comprising a protective sheet of material covering the adhesive. 
     
     
         11 . A hat comprising:
 a. a crown portion having a rim;   b. a brim attached to the crown portion at the rim;   c. a headband attached to an inner periphery of the rim of the hat.   
     
     
         12 . The hat of  claim 11  wherein the headband is sewn to the rim of the hat. 
     
     
         13 . The hat of  claim 11  wherein the headband is removably attached to the rim of the hat. 
     
     
         14 . The hat of  claim 13  wherein the headband is removably attached to the rim of the hat by a fastening arrangement selected from the group consisting of a hook and loop fastener material, snaps, clips and buttons. 
     
     
         15 . The hat of  claim 11  wherein the crow portion covers a majority of a wearer's head. 
     
     
         16 . The hat of  claim 11  wherein the headband traverses an inner periphery of a rim of the hat 
     
     
         17 . A method of retrofitting a hat having a rim with a headband comprising the steps of:
 a. providing a headband including a strip of material;   b. securing the headband to the rim of the hat.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the headband is secured to the rim by sewing. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17  wherein step b. includes securing the headband to the rim of the hat using adhesive. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17  wherein step b. includes securing the headband to the rim of the hat using fasteners.