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[Dash Riprock]

Has anyone ever tried changing the color of a straw hat, like from natural to black?

Could that be done with a can of spray paint if it's paint that would stick to straw? Just curious.

Another reason I'd be interested in my black Stetson has a bit of a shiny sheen to it and I think it would look better if it were flat black

 

[jeffgarf]

Has anyone ever tried changing the color of a straw hat, like from natural to black?

Could that be done with a can of spray paint if it's paint that would stick to straw? Just curious.

Another reason I'd be interested in my black Stetson has a bit of a shiny sheen to it and I think it would look better if it were flat black

Spray paint and then acrylic. I have changed a hat from gray to black using this method and it does work, if you are careful. -

 

[Rmccamey]

Others can chime in - probably about dyes - but I'm not sure canned spray paint is the right way to go.

Has anyone ever tried changing the color of a straw hat, like from natural to black?

Could that be done with a can of spray paint if it's paint that would stick to straw? Just curious.

Another reason I'd be interested in my black Stetson has a bit of a shiny sheen to it and I think it would look better if it were flat black

 

[jeffgarf]

Has anyone ever come across a hat with this label? I have seen it in two separate hats (with different, seemingly fabricated, manufacturers), both claiming to be Italian. One brand, that I will not name here, even has an origin story that includes a 5th generation, Italian hat making family, seemingly fictional. Being charitable, I originally suspected the felts of being Czech in origin, but I am now thinking Chinese. The beaver hats sell for around $325, with rabbit costing less. Anyone ever come across these tags? Thoughts on hats like this?

 

[Dash Riprock]

Spray paint and then acrylic. I have changed a hat from gray to black using this method and it does work, if you are careful. -

Thanks for the link... I might try this on a cheap hat and see how it goes...

Instructions from the Video:

You can paint a straw hat with any acrylic paint, spray paint etc. but the key is several light coats. to achieve a smooth finish

You can paint a straw hat with any acrylic paint, spray paint etc. but the key is several light coats. to achieve a smooth finish

Liquitex acrylic spray paint
Liquitex Matte Varnish
small paint brush

1. First of all ensure the hat is clean free from dust and remove unwanted trims

2. spray the straw hat with several light coats and let It dry in between

3. using a paint brush apply the acrylic matte varnish to protect the color of the hat, this is optional but if you don't wanna respray many times then its good not to skip this step

4. using a small paint brush, paint the imperfections

 

[Trouser Bark]

Has anyone ever come across a hat with this label? I have seen it in two separate hats (with different, seemingly fabricated, manufacturers), both claiming to be Italian. One brand, that I will not name here, even has an origin story that includes a 5th generation, Italian hat making family, seemingly fictional. Being charitable, I originally suspected the felts of being Czech in origin, but I am now thinking Chinese. The beaver hats sell for around $325, with rabbit costing less. Anyone ever come across these tags? Thoughts on hats like this? View attachment 696006

I've got a couple of Borsalinos that have a really REALLY similar statement sewn just beneath the size label at the rear of the sweat. I have one on now.

 

[Frunobulax]

Has anyone ever come across a hat with this label? I have seen it in two separate hats (with different, seemingly fabricated, manufacturers), both claiming to be Italian. One brand, that I will not name here, even has an origin story that includes a 5th generation, Italian hat making family, seemingly fictional. Being charitable, I originally suspected the felts of being Czech in origin, but I am now thinking Chinese. The beaver hats sell for around $325, with rabbit costing less. Anyone ever come across these tags? Thoughts on hats like this? View attachment 696006

I note the tag says"hair" not "hare."

Ewww

 

[jeffgarf]

I've got a couple of Borsalinos that have a really REALLY similar statement sewn just beneath the size label at the rear of the sweat. I have one on now.

Do they say "Made in Europe" though?