terminology
All hats are handmade in Sweden.
| lining |
Elastic/Stretch band sits very comfortably on your head and can be worn down in colder weather and/or as a detail. More flexible in size. One size hats always comes with elastic lining. Our leather bands are vegetable tanned. Looks more classic, a bit cooler in warm weather. The sizing is less flexible. |
| brim | The horizontal part of a hat. |
| crown | The vertical portion of a hat. |
| beaver fur felt | Felted 100% (100X) beaver fur. |
| rabbit fur felt | Felted 100% rabbit fur. |
| straw | Material woven out of straw or paper. |
| pl | Plain fur felt, as in not treated nor patinated. |
| eb | Easy burnt, as in lightly treated with fire. |
| hb | Hard burnt, as in heavily treated with fire. May dry and/or wet bleed. |
| moldable | Soft hat that is made to be shaped in many different ways or forms determined by the wearer. |
| foldable | Can be folded and stored in bag/pocket for a limited time. Avoid folding a wet hat. |
| patination | Patina refer to any fading, darkening or other signs of age, which are felt to be natural. |
| distressed | Simulated marks of age and wear. |
| ribbon trimming | Handstitched ribbon that runs along the edge of the brim. |
| crown ribbon | Piece of ribbon that wraps around the base of the crown. |
