STORIES

A LASTING INVESTMENT

Since 1927, Resistol has proudly crafted fur felt cowboy hats in America, maintaining a legacy of quality and craftsmanship.

RESISTOL ROOKIE ROUNDUP

From rookies to champions, the road begins at the Resistol Rookie Roundup.

LEGACY IN LEATHER

Leather bronc halters hang on the walls, a tangible tribute to a legacy built on grit and passion.

X MARKS THE HAT

When shopping for a Resistol cowboy hat, you’ll often come across labels like 6X, 10X, 30X, 100X and a “Pure.” But what do these factors really mean?  

A LASTING INVESTMENT

Since 1927, Resistol has proudly crafted fur felt cowboy hats in America, maintaining a legacy of quality and craftsmanship.

Since 1927, Resistol has proudly crafted fur felt cowboy hats in America, maintaining a legacy of quality and craftsmanship.

THE KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND HIS CROWN

RESISTOL ROOKIE ROUNDUP

From rookies to champions, the road begins at the Resistol Rookie Roundup.

2023 PICKUP MAN OF THE YEAR TOOK ON WORLD'S TOUGHEST HORSE RACE

Over 600 miles in 10 days on 25 different horses—the Mongol Derby is the world's largest and toughest multi-horse race.

LEGACY IN LEATHER

Leather bronc halters hang on the walls, a tangible tribute to a legacy built on grit and passion.

A CENTURY OF WESTERN HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Established on September 29th, 1910 in Pendleton, Oregon, the Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo has celebrated Western life and diverse cultures for over a century.

HATS OFF TO HARRY

In this vibrant era, hat maker Harry Rolnick, a devotee to quality with a flair for fashion, stepped into the scene to put his own spin on headwear.

X MARKS THE HAT

When shopping for a Resistol cowboy hat, you’ll often come across labels like 6X, 10X, 30X, 100X and a “Pure.” But what do these factors really mean?  

A LASTING INVESTMENT

Since 1927, Resistol has proudly crafted fur felt cowboy hats in America, maintaining a legacy of quality and craftsmanship.

HAT-ITQUETTE

The cowboy hat is a token of cowboys, ranchers and rodeo athletes.

RESISTOL ROOKIE ROUNDUP

From rookies to champions, the road begins at the Resistol Rookie Roundup.

LEGACY IN LEATHER

Leather bronc halters hang on the walls, a tangible tribute to a legacy built on grit and passion.

X MARKS THE HAT

When shopping for a Resistol cowboy hat, you’ll often come across labels like 6X, 10X, 30X, 100X and a “Pure.” But what do these factors really mean?

HAT-ITQUETTE

The cowboy hat is a token of cowboys, ranchers, and rodeo athletes.  

THE KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND HIS CROWN

Cowboy values shape both the music and iconic hat line of George Strait, the King of Country Music.

HAT-ITQUETTE

The cowboy hat is a token of cowboys, ranchers, and rodeo athletes.  

2023 PICKUP MAN OF THE YEAR TOOK ON WORLD'S TOUGHEST HORSE RACE

Over 600 miles in 10 days on 25 different horses—the Mongol Derby is the world's largest and toughest multi-horse race.

A CENTURY OF WESTERN HERITAGE AND CULTURE

2024 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION

The 2024 Resistol Rookie Celebration Luncheon marks a decade of celebrating the PRCA and WPRA Resistol Rookies of the Year.

Established on September 29th, 1910 in Pendleton, Oregon, the Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo has celebrated Western life and diverse cultures for over a century.

HATS OFF TO HARRY

In this vibrant era, hat maker Harry Rolnick, a devotee to quality with a flair for fashion, stepped into the scene to put his own spin on headwear.

THE SWITCH FROM STRAW TO FELT COWBOY HATS

In cowboy lore, many say it's traditional to switch from your straw hat to your felt after Labor Day.

MEET THE 2024 TEAM RESISTOL FRONTRUNNERS

Resistol's rodeo athletes proudly represent the brand both in and out of the arena.

ROOKIES TODAY, WORLD CHAMPIONS TOMORROW

The third annual Resistol Rookie Roundup welcomed the 2024 rookie class to the lights, both in the arena and the recording studio.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEST ALL-AROUND

As the rodeo season progresses, Team Resistol endorsees are hard at it, working to qualify for this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

PETE CARR NAMED 2024 RESISTOL MAN OF THE YEAR

Resistol honors Pete Carr, 15-time nominee for PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year.

2024 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION

The 2024 Resistol Rookie Celebration Luncheon marks a decade of celebrating the PRCA and WPRA Resistol Rookies of the Year.

PETE CARR NAMED 2024 RESISTOL MAN OF THE YEAR

Resistol honors Pete Carr, 15-time nominee for PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year.

WE CAME TO STAY

For nearly two centuries, the Saunders family name has been synonymous with Texas ranching.

GREG PUTNAM – EARNING IT, LIVING IT

A Navy SEAL's Journey from Warrior to Cowboy.

2024 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION

The 2024 Resistol Rookie Celebration Luncheon marks a decade of celebrating the PRCA and WPRA Resistol Rookies of the Year.

PETE CARR NAMED 2024 RESISTOL MAN OF THE YEAR

Resistol honors Pete Carr, 15-time nominee for PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year.

WE CAME TO STAY

For nearly two centuries, the Saunders family name has been synonymous with Texas ranching.

GREG PUTNAM – EARNING IT, LIVING IT

A Navy SEAL's Journey from Warrior to Cowboy.

THE 2024 ROOKIE CLASS

The Resistol Rookies of the Year award represents the hard work, resilience and grit of these rodeo athletes in their first official year as Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association (PRCA) cardholders.

During the 2023 luncheon celebration for the Resistol Rookies of the Year, Resistol awarded the “Resistol Man of the Year.”

WE CAME TO STAY

For nearly two centuries, the Saunders family name has been synonymous with Texas ranching.

Joe Beaver, a three-time All Around World Champion and a five-time World Champion Calf Roper, was the 1985 All-Around Resistol Rookie of the Year and Tie-Down Resistol Rookie of the Year.

GREG PUTNAM – EARNING IT, LIVING IT

A Navy SEAL's Journey from Warrior to Cowboy.

General Manager Ricky Bolin has announced his retirement from Resistol after 34 legendary years.

A rookie's year is their practice pen year. They learn the ins and outs of making it as a professional rodeo athlete.

RICKY BOLIN RETIRES

General Manager Ricky Bolin has announced his retirement from Resistol after 34 legendary years.

THE 2024 ROOKIE CLASS

The Resistol Rookies of the Year award represents the hard work, resilience and grit of these rodeo athletes in their first official year as Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association (PRCA) cardholders.