Cowboy hats are a type of hat that is high-crowned and wide-brimmed, and is best known as the defining piece of attire for the North American cowboy. They are also associated with ranch work and rodeos. Cowboy hats are made of fur-based felt, straw, or leather, and are sold with a tall, rounded crown and a wide, flat brim. They have a simple sweatband on the inside to stabilize the fit of the head, and usually a small decorative hat band on the outside of the crown. Cowboy hats are customized by creasing the crown and rolling the brim, and are also sold pre-creased and pre-rolled. Often a more decorative hat band is added. Cowboy hats can be manufactured in virtually any color, but are most often seen in shades of beige, brown, and black. The most common type of cowboy hat is the cattleman crease cowboy hat, which is a classic and popular cowboy hat style. The Stetson hat is a specific brand of cowboy hat, but the term "Stetson" is also a generic term referring to the style of hat in general.