# Hats Made from Vintage Coats Recycled Textiles for Winter by ‘Lao Hats' By Katie Cordrey | Published 2008-12-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lao-hats-inspired-designs-handcrafted-from-vintage-coats References: [laohats](http://www.laohats.com/) & [nwartalliance](http://www.nwartalliance.com/profile.php?aid=79&pid=1074&return=/profile.php?aid=79&pid=2080) Heather Davenport makes incredibly beautiful, highly functional, one-of-a-kind hats from [recycled textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se). Her Lao Hats are a line of [winter hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap) based on medieval Eurasian designs for which Heather has a passion. Not only do her hats keep the wearers warm, they improve the world. Heather donates both hats and money to [organizations that benefit the homeless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein) and hungry. Once you actually see Lao Hats, you want them for yourself and you want to give them to everyone you know. They are works of art. They are eco-friendly. And they support social good. It doesn’t get better than that! You can order Lao Hats from the website, but first, you’ll need to measure your head or the head of the hat-wearer-to-be. If you want to gift the hat and can’t devise a clever way to measure the intended recipient’s head without being noticed, e-mail Heather for a gift certificate Heather is a member of the Northwest Arts Alliance, featured in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating fashionable products using recycled textiles to reduce waste. - **Socially Responsible Products:** Offering products that support social good and give back to communities in need. - **Artisanal Handmade Products:** Crafting unique, handmade hats that are true works of art. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Exploring sustainable fashion that reduces waste and is environmentally responsible. - **Charity and Social Enterprise:** Creating products that not only fulfill a need but also give back to communities in need. - **Art and Craft:** Promoting artisanal handmade products that showcase unique designs and craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Bespoke Textile-Focused Mittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkdesigns.md) - [Multifunctional Travel Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidney-byron.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md)