I think that this hat deserves 6 stars on the Amazon scale of things that are good. I did not expect this hat to be as thick and warm as it is. I thought it was ‘just another woolly hat', I ordered it because I needed a new one for when I am out walking the dog on the beach. I can tell you that it is super thick, lined with furry fabric. The hat stretched. I rly to the shape of my head. I guess I didn't read the description, but the Pom Pom can come off, although that is good I don't think I'll wear it without the Pom Pom. I love this hat an it's already getting plenty of use.