Felt
Made from felt
Fur felt
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Wool felt
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Properties
Cleaning and careIf there is dirt on the surface, clean the felt with a soft brush or wipe with a damp cloth. Damp soiling should be allowed to dry first, before cleaning it off with a soft clothes brush, a hat brush or a soft sponge. Brush the headwear’s felt in a clockwise motion. Individual bruises in the felt can be carefully moistened with an iron and then pressed back into shape. If it is more heavily soiled, it is possible to wash it by hand. When drying it afterwards, the hat should be turned upside down and left to dry in a dry place. Any deformations should be sorted out while the material is still damp. The drying process should never be accelerated artificially, i.e. by using a radiator, hairdryer or other heat sources. This is because these may lead to deformation. Wetting and drying the item multiple times can cause the material to shrink. A suitable hat stretcher can be used to counteract shrinkage. |
Fabric
Made of cut textiles
Cotton
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Cashmere
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Linen
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Silk
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Alpaca wool
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Merino wool
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Cleaning and careCotton: |
Straw
Made from woven straw or sewn from woven braids of straw
Panama straw
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Sisal
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Seagrass
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Raffia straw
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Hemp straw
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Properties
Cleaning and careStraw hats are easy to look after. There are, however, some care and wearing instructions to bear in mind. Moisture and wet conditions are bad for the material. To prevent hats from losing their shape or from becoming moldy, they should always be put away dry and protected from the rain. Straw hats should also be stored upside down in order to maintain the shape of the brim for as long as possible. As excessive loads can cause the material to break, putting pressure on the hat or crushing the hat should be avoided. The hat should ideally be placed on the head with both hands on the brim. This reduces the risk of deformation. When transporting in a suitcase, the inside of the hat should be carefully filled with soft clothing and the brim stabilized. A brush can be used to remove light soiling. In the event of heavy soiling, the affected area can be cleaned with a soft sponge or a damp cloth. If there is a fabric lining, this can be cleaned with a small amount of white spirit. |
Leather
Smooth leather
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Suede
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Properties
Cleaning and careSmooth leather: |