Raccoon Fur Hat for Men – Youth Ushanka Hat with Ear Flaps

Men's Fur Hats

Raccoon is the fur people reach out and touch. Every long hair carries bands of color, golden near the tip and darker brown toward the root, so the surface moves and shifts as you turn your head. In low winter light it almost glows.

A hat like that gets noticed. The trick is making it look confident instead of theatrical.

Raccoon Fur Hat in the Youth Ushanka Cut

That's what the Youth cut is for. It's a full raccoon ushanka with a trimmer crown that sits closer to the head than our classic model. You keep all the warmth and the big, generous earflaps, but the top doesn't tower. The result reads as a modern raccoon hat rather than a museum piece.

Every part is raccoon: crown, front flap and earflaps. No leather panels, no mixed materials, just one continuous run of banded fur from forehead to nape.

An Ushanka Hat for the Coldest Weeks

Long guard hairs over a thick, soft underfur make raccoon one of the warmest materials we work with. With the earflaps down, this ushanka hat stays comfortable to around −30°C, the kind of cold where your eyelashes start to freeze. On milder days, tie the flaps back behind the crown or up on top.

Each pelt is matched to its neighbors before cutting so the banding flows across the seams, then the hat is sewn and lined by hand in Ukraine. Raccoon is hard-wearing, and a hat like this lasts 15 years and more. For a sleeker fur, see our ushanka hats collection; lighter, shorter-haired options sit among our mink fur caps.

Sizing

Sold in 56 to 61 cm. The fur makes the hat look bigger than it is, so trust your tape measure rather than the photos.

Specifications

• Material: Raccoon fur (farm-raised)
• Style: Youth ushanka, lower crown
• Earflaps: Down, tied back or tied on top
• Lining: Insulated, hand-stitched
• Sizes Available: 56–61 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Golden-brown banding, unique on every hat
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −30°C (14°F to −22°F)
• Care: Shake and brush; professional cleaning only
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

Made for the deep-winter days other hats can't handle. Choose your size and get ready for them.

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Questions People Ask

At 58.5 cm, will a raccoon ushanka look oversized on me?

Take size L, made for 59 cm; with a measurement on the half, the next size up is the safe choice. As for looks, the Youth cut was designed for exactly this worry. Its crown sits lower than a classic ushanka, so the fur volume stays around the face and ears instead of piling up on top. Most men with average heads find it looks bold but balanced, not oversized.

Is the Youth ushanka made for teenagers?

No, Youth is simply the name of the model. It's an adult hat in adult sizes, 56 to 61 cm, and the name refers to its trimmer, more modern crown rather than the age of the wearer. That said, older teens with a head of 56 cm or more can wear it comfortably, and it's a popular choice for younger men who find classic ushankas too traditional in shape.

Is this the same as a Davy Crockett raccoon hat?

No. The Davy Crockett style is a round cap with a striped raccoon tail hanging down the back, more of a frontier costume than winter gear. This is a proper ushanka with a fitted crown, a fur visor and earflaps you fasten beneath the jaw, all lined for warmth. It uses raccoon fur too, but it's built to keep you warm at −30°C, not to recreate the Alamo.

What happens to long raccoon fur in wet snow?

Wet snow tends to sit on top of long guard hairs and can form small icy clumps at the tips. Knock it off before going indoors, while it's still frozen, so it doesn't melt into the fur. Once inside, give the hat a firm shake and let it dry on a bottle or hat form at room temperature, then brush the hairs back into place. Never speed things up with a hair dryer.

Will I find loose hairs on my coat after wearing it?

A little at first, then very little. A new raccoon hat can release a few loose guard hairs in the first weeks, especially where it rubs a coat collar. That's normal and settles quickly. Constant shedding over months would point to a problem with the pelt, and that isn't something you should see. Regular gentle brushing removes loose hairs at home instead of on your scarf.

Raccoon or mink ushanka: which suits a slim or narrow face better?

Raccoon usually flatters a slim face more. Its volume adds width around the cheeks and temples, which balances a narrow face and long jaw. Mink is short and close-fitting, so it suits broader faces or men who prefer a minimal look. If your face is round or wide, a raccoon hat can feel like a lot; try the Youth cut, which keeps the fur around the ears rather than on top.

What is the tied-back earflap position for?

It's the in-between setting. The flaps fold up and the ties fasten behind the crown, so they cover the top of the ears and the sides of the head but leave your face and lower ears open. It's ideal for −5°C to −12°C, when fully down feels too warm but fully up leaves your ears exposed to wind. It's also the most comfortable setting for walking fast or driving.

Youth or classic full raccoon ushanka: what's the real difference?

Only the crown. The classic model has a taller, rounder top with more fur volume above the head, which gives the most traditional look and a touch more warmth on the crown. The Youth model trims that height so the hat sits closer and looks more current. Earflaps, fur and warmth around the ears are the same. Pick classic for maximum presence, Youth for everyday city wear.