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A crushable felt hat is more than just a fashion statement; it's a reliable accessory for those on the move. With the proper care and storage techniques, you can keep your hat in excellent condition for years to come. And if it ever loses its shape, don't despair – with a little patience and some simple tools, you can restore it to its former glory. So, whether you're heading on an adventure or just stepping out in style, a crushable felt hat is a timeless and versatile choice that you can rely on.
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As hatters, we have run into a few problems arising from this difference in language. First, we noticed that websites based in the UK were calling the Indiana Jones hat a trilby instead of a fedora. This was contradictory to everything we had known as American hatters. In the US, a trilby hat is a cut and sewn hat with a short brim, which looks more like what Sean Connery wears in the third Indiana Jones movie than what Harrison Ford wears. So of course, we were disconcerted as to what to name this classic hat on our UK site www.hatsandcaps.co.uk.
We spent many evenings checking what other sites were calling trilby hats and what they were calling fedora hats. Unfortunately, we noticed that it seemed to be at the companies’ discretion. There was no guideline or industry standard when it came to this. Each different hat manufacturer we met had their own opinion on the matter.
We encountered this same naming issue with other styles. In the States, Fancy dress hats are novelty hats. Flat caps are called ivy caps, and baker boy hats are newsboy caps. We were hoping to create a site easy to use and navigate and instead, we couldn’t even decide what to name our categories and products.
As of now, we still have no clear indication that there is an objective definition as to what a trilby and a fedora should be. So, we decided to make up our own definitions. That’s right; we put our foot down. At Village Hats, we are now saying, “trilby hats are 2 inches or less, fedoras are over 2 inches, period.”
Some may ask “Why choosing this random length of 2 inches?”. The answer is, as an online company, we have to try and market our hats to the public the best we can. But as hatters, we also want to hold on to some traditional industry lingo. We couldn’t bring ourselves to name a big brimmed hat like the Indiana Jones hat a trilby, it seemed contradictory to everything we had learned from many years in the business.
That is it. We leave it at that. If you have hard proof that can show us a trilby is x and a fedora is y, then we will gladly change our product names. Until then, we are sticking to our own made up terms, and hope that the world follows. Don’t get us started on whether or not it is a bowler or a derby.
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(easy fit any time of year)
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(attractive and trendy colours)
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(Sizes to fit infants to teenagers)
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(adjustable and breathable)
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Check out some of our linen styles below:
The Jaxon & James Linen Flat Cap is a 100% linen flat cap comes with a snap brim to maintain shape, a grosgrain sweatband, satin lining and removable Jaxon & James side pin. By far our most affordable linen flat cap!
The Jaxon & James Linen Newsboy Cap. This 100% linen flat cap comes with a double snap brim to maintain shape, a grosgrain sweatband, satin lining and removable Jaxon & James side pin. Also available in natural, one of our more affordable linen newsboy caps!
The Failsworth Hats Linen Flat Cap is made from 100% Irish Linen, it's perfect for wear in the warmer months. Available in various other colours!
The City Sport Hats Linen Newsboy Cap. Elegantly styled in Belgium by City Sport, the hat is sectioned into an 8/4 cap and is mesh lined for excellent breathability. The sewn down brim ensures a finely tailored finish to a magnificent cap. Available in multiple colours, this is one of our more upmarket linen newsboy caps, worth every penny!
The Failsworth Hats Irish Linen Safari Hat. This lovely linen design, is a dependable, sturdy hat. Perfect for the warmer months, whether you are going abroad, or staying local, this is the hat for you! This great hat has a UPF 40 sun protection and is also showerproof. Made from 100% Irish linen, features a brown leather band framing the hat, and eyelets on either side for maximum ventilation.
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