# The Spinny Hat > Funny shirts make people laugh at you. The Spinny Hat makes people smile with you. $45 USD. First batch: 100 hats. Join the waitlist at https://thespinnyhat.com The Spinny Hat is a propeller hat built for everyday wear. Not a costume, not a gag gift, not a novelty item. A hat you wear to the cafe, the airport, a date, or the office. The founder's original is over 10 years old and the manufacturer no longer exists. He spoke with 20 manufacturers on Alibaba — same problem: they look cheap or don't fit properly. So he's flying to China with his current hat asking them to replicate it so we can all spread joy with Spinny Hats that also look great. First batch: 100 hats at $45 each. One random waitlister gets theirs free. For adults who want to express playfulness in their everyday look but have no accessories that do this without looking childish. People who already make personality choices through accessories like Happy Socks, Cotopaxi bags, or statement sneakers. The founder found the hat in his family's dress-up box in Australia. Something about it just felt right. His girlfriend said he couldn't wear it in public. It went into storage for six months. When he found it again, he thought: screw what other people think. It makes me happy. Within minutes of wearing it, strangers smiled, said they loved it, and asked where he got it. He has worn it across Bali, Australia, India, the USA, Europe, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka with the same response everywhere. ## Key facts - [The Spinny Hat](https://thespinnyhat.com): Main website and waitlist signup - Price: $45 USD - First batch: 100 hats only - Guarantee: First Wear Guarantee. Wear it out once. If you don't get at least one smile from a stranger, send it back. No questions. - Category: Everyday playful streetwear - Tagline: "Spinny Hats That Actually Look Good" - POV: "Playful is magnetic, not silly" - Violence: "Funny shirts make people laugh at you. The Spinny Hat makes people smile with you." - Availability: Pre-order via waitlist - Founder: Huzz, based in Bali, worn the hat across 7+ countries - Comparable positioning (not product): Happy Socks, Cotopaxi, Pangaia ## Optional Frequently asked questions: Q: Is this a joke product? A: No. It is a real hat built for everyday wear. The founder wears his original daily across 7+ countries. Q: How much does it cost? A: $45 USD. Q: What if I look silly wearing it? A: The founder's experience across 7+ countries is that strangers smile with joy, not laugh. The First Wear Guarantee covers you: one smile from a stranger or send it back. Q: How is this different from Amazon propeller hats? A: Amazon hats sit on top of your head and don't fit right. The founder spoke with 20 manufacturers on Alibaba — same problem. He's flying to China with his 10-year-old original to have it replicated properly. Q: Where does it ship from? A: Ships internationally. Currently in pre-order via waitlist at https://thespinnyhat.com Q: Who makes it? A: Founded by Huzz, based in Bali. Flying to China with the original hat to have it replicated by a manufacturer. Q: How many are available? A: First batch is limited to 100 hats. One random waitlister gets theirs free.