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A hat liner is fabric lining the inside of a hat to protect the hat body from soiling by hair-styling products and dyes, perspiration, and body oils.

In finer hats the hat liner is made of silk or other natural, breathable fibers. Sometimes a hat liner has a lightweight, sheer plastic film over it.

Some manufacturers print their logo on the hat liner.

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Victorian top hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

Victorian top hat liner

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1900s top hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1900s top hat liner

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1920s hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1920s hat liner

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1920s hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1920s hat liner

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1940s Dobbs hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1940s Dobbs hat liner

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1950s Dobbs fedora hat liner - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s Dobbs fedora hat liner

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