Bowler hat

Summary

Overview & Obtaining

Bowler hats are a stylish headgear that offers a significant boost to social impact (+15%), minimal armor for the head and ears, and a bit of extra insulation (mainly from heat). Bowler hats can be purchased, crafted, or stripped from Outlanders.

Crafting

As a complicated garment, bowler hats require complex clothing to be researched and can only be made at a hand-tailoring bench or an electric tailoring bench. A bowler hat requires 20 of any textile, and 30 units of work.

Conclusion & Comparison

Bowler hats are almost identical to cowboy hats, with only a few minor differences:

Bowler hats boost social impact more (+15% vs. +10%)
Bowler hats offer less insulation from heat (40% vs. 50% )
Bowler hats cost fewer materials (20 vs. 25)
Bowler hats are slightly less valuable (reflecting the smaller number of materials required)

Given the similarities, the choice between cowboy hats and bowler hats is mostly one of style.

Material Table

Material	Sharp	Blunt	Heat	Item HP	Insulation - Cold	Insulation - Heat	Market Value
Cloth Bowler hat	7.2%	0%	3.6%	80	-1.8 °C (-3.2 °F)	+7.2 °C (13 °F)	37
Synthread Bowler hat	18.8%	5.2%	18%	104	-2.2 °C (-4 °F)	+8.8 °C (15.8 °F)	87
Devilstrand Bowler hat	28%	7.2%	60%	104	-2 °C (-3.6 °F)	+9.6 °C (17.3 °F)	117
Hyperweave Bowler hat	40%	10.8%	57.6%	192	-2.6 °C (-4.7 °F)	+10.4 °C (18.7 °F)	187
Megasloth wool Bowler hat	16%	0%	22%	80	-3.4 °C (-6.1 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	61
Muffalo wool Bowler hat	7.2%	0%	22%	80	-2.8 °C (-5 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	61
Alpaca wool Bowler hat	7.2%	0%	22%	80	-3 °C (-5.4 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	83
Bison wool Bowler hat	7.2%	0%	22%	80	-2.6 °C (-4.7 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	61
Sheep wool Bowler hat	7.2%	0%	22%	80	-2.6 °C (-4.7 °F)	+4 °C (7.2 °F)	61
Plainleather Bowler hat	16.2%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.6 °C (-2.9 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	49
Dog leather Bowler hat	16.2%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.4 °C (-2.5 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	47
Wolfskin Bowler hat	20.4%	4.8%	30%	104	-2.4 °C (-4.3 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	67
Panthera fur Bowler hat	18.6%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.6 °C (-2.9 °F)	+9.6 °C (17.3 °F)	67
Camelhide Bowler hat	16.2%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.6 °C (-2.9 °F)	+9.6 °C (17.3 °F)	53
Bluefur Bowler hat	16.2%	4.8%	30%	104	-2 °C (-3.6 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	53
Bearskin Bowler hat	22.4%	4.8%	30%	104	-2 °C (-3.6 °F)	+8 °C (14.4 °F)	75
Guinea pig fur Bowler hat	13.4%	2.8%	30%	48	-3.8 °C (-6.8 °F)	+7.2 °C (13 °F)	107
Human leather Bowler hat	12.8%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.2 °C (-2.2 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	91
Pigskin Bowler hat	12.8%	4.8%	30%	104	-1.2 °C (-2.2 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	45
Lightleather Bowler hat	10.8%	2.8%	30%	80	-1.2 °C (-2.2 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	45
Birdskin Bowler hat	13.4%	2.8%	30%	80	-1 °C (-1.8 °F)	+4 °C (7.2 °F)	43
Chinchilla fur Bowler hat	13.4%	2.8%	30%	80	-3 °C (-5.4 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	137
Foxfur Bowler hat	16.2%	4.2%	30%	80	-2 °C (-3.6 °F)	+6.4 °C (11.5 °F)	77
Lizardskin Bowler hat	16.2%	5.4%	30%	80	-1.2 °C (-2.2 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	49
Elephant leather Bowler hat	22.4%	4.8%	30%	120	-1.4 °C (-2.5 °F)	+4.8 °C (8.6 °F)	55
Heavy fur Bowler hat	24.8%	4.8%	30%	120	-3 °C (-5.4 °F)	+5.6 °C (10.1 °F)	73
Rhinoceros leather Bowler hat	25.8%	4.8%	30%	120	-1.4 °C (-2.5 °F)	+5.6 °C (10.1 °F)	91
Thrumbofur Bowler hat	41.6%	7.2%	30%	160	-3.4 °C (-6.1 °F)	+8.8 °C (15.8 °F)	285
Patchleather Bowler hat	9%	3.8%	18%	80	-0.9 °C (-1.6 °F)	+3.6 °C (6.5 °F)	37

^{Assuming Normal quality, for the effect of other qualities, see Quality.}

Insulation Information

Bowler hats offer a decent amount of insulation from heat (40%), and a minimal amount of insulation from cold (10%). The exact insulation in-game depends on the textile used and the quality of the crafted item. Assuming normal quality, a bowler hat offers:

Keeps Cool
		Maximum
Fabric	Alpaca wool	+6.4°C
	Cloth	+7.2°C
	Devilstrand	+9.6°C
	Hyperweave	+10.4°C
	Megasloth wool	+4.8°C
	Muffalo wool	+4.8°C
	Synthread	+8.8°C
Leather	Bearskin	+8°C
	Birdskin	+4°C
	Bluefur	+6.4°C
	Camelhide	+9.6°C
	Chinchilla fur	+6.4°C
	Dog leather	+6.4°C
	Elephant leather	+4.8°C
	Foxfur	+6.4°C
	Heavy fur	+5.6°C
	Human leather	+4.8°C
	Lightleather	+4.8°C
	Lizardskin	+4.8°C
	Panthera fur	+9.6°C
	Patchleather	+3.6°C
	Plainleather	+6.4°C
	Rhinoceros leather	+5.6°C
	Thrumbofur	+8.8°C
	Wolfskin	+6.4°C

Keeps Warm
		Minimum
Fabric	Alpaca wool	−3°C
	Cloth	−1.8°C
	Devilstrand	−2°C
	Hyperweave	−2.6°C
	Megasloth wool	−3.4°C
	Muffalo wool	−2.8°C
	Synthread	−2.2°C
Leather	Bearskin	−2°C
	Birdskin	−1°C
	Bluefur	−2°C
	Camelhide	−1.6°C
	Chinchilla fur	−3°C
	Dog leather	−1.4°C
	Elephant leather	−1.4°C
	Foxfur	−2°C
	Heavy fur	−3°C
	Human leather	−1.2°C
	Lightleather	−1.2°C
	Lizardskin	−1.2°C
	Panthera fur	−1.6°C
	Patchleather	−0.9°C
	Plainleather	−1.6°C
	Rhinoceros leather	−1.4°C
	Thrumbofur	−3.4°C
	Wolfskin	−2.4°C

Apparel

Torso | Clothing: Button-down shirt • T-shirt (Kid ) • Tribalwear (Kid )
: Corset • Eltex shirt • Eltex vest • Formal vest • Formal shirt
: Slave collar
: Sash • Kid romper
Armor: Flak vest
Legs | Clothing: Pants (Kid )
Armor: Flak pants
Shell | Clothing: Duster • Jacket • Parka (Kid ) • Robe
: Cape • Eltex robe • Prestige robe
: Burka • Slave body strap
: Heavy bandolier
: Lab coat
Armor: Flak jacket • Marine armor (Prestige , Grenadier ) • Plate armor • Recon armor (Prestige , Locust , Mechlord ) • Cataphract armor (Prestige , Phoenix )
Head | Clothing: Bowler hat • Cowboy hat • Hood • Psychic foil helmet • Tuque • Tribal headdress • Veil • War mask
: Beret • Coronet • Crown • Eltex helmet • Eltex skullcap • Ladies hat • Stellic crown • Top hat
: Authority cap • Blindfold • Broadwrap • Flophat • Headwrap • Shadecone • Slicecap • Tailcap • Torture crown • Visage mask
: Airwire headset • Array headset • Gas mask • Face mask
: Ceremonial hood • Ritual mask
Armor: Flak helmet • Marine helmet (Prestige/Samurai helmet ) • Recon helmet (Prestige , Mechlord ) • Simple helmet (Kid ) • Cataphract helmet (Prestige ) • Gunlink • Integrator headset • Mechcommander helmet