Akubra history and production video

[splatt]

This 10 minute video covers the history and the production of Akubra hats.

It's always nice to know that the hats you invest in and love are part of a long standing tradition that keeps getting stronger

 

[MarkD]

Very enjoyable, thanks for sharing splatt.

 

[theinterchange]

I only recently took time to watch the video. I really enjoyed seeing the manufacturing process. Anyone remotely interested in Akubra should take a look at it.

Randy

 

[Neophyte]

I've seen the hat care section somewhere before, and a different vid about the production process, but this one has the most information of each. Thanks for posting, although I must complain that there weren't enough teasing hats in the background lol!

I'm always amazed at the size difference between the starting and finished product, no wonder these hats are tough!

 

[Arch Stanton]

I can't make out what the hell he's saying you should rub into the underside of the leather sweatband to keep it from dehydrating. Anybody?

 

[Neophyte]

I can't make out what the hell he's saying you should rub into the underside of the leather sweatband to keep it from dehydrating. Anybody?

Yeah, I couldn't quite understand what he said there either lol.

 

[zetwal]

That is an enjoyable and informative video. It's interesting too to see how much more mechanization is involved today than was the case when Stetson made a similar promotional short in 1925. Thanks for posting ...

 

[theinterchange]

Yeah, I couldn't quite understand what he said there either lol.

He said a hide food... which is I assume, something like a leather treatment.

Randy

P.S yep, it's a leather treatment

 

[gtdean48]

Lots of the machines look exactly like were in running at Winchester last time we visited...

 

[theinterchange]

Lots of the machines look exactly like were in running at Winchester last time we visited...

I was curious about that. Thanks for chiming in.

Randy

 

[Tomasso]

Thanks for the vid; very enjoyable.

 

[splatt]

I'm hoping on my next trip up north I’ll be able to organise a visit to the Akubra factory and see it all first-hand while taking photos for the Fedora Lounge offcourse

 

[Nancy Buckner]

I'm amazed on how Akubra hats are made. Thanks for sharing that link of video.

 

[Blackthorn]

I'm amazed on how Akubra hats are made. Thanks for sharing that link of video.

Welcome to the Lounge, Nancy!

 

[RJR]

Welcome to the Lounge, Nancy!

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