Jun’s Hats?

[Mighty44]

Has anyone here interacted with this Chinese custom hat-maker? I just found them on Instagram—looks nice, I’m curious to learn more. Copied link and a few images below.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Has anyone here interacted with this Chinese custom hat-maker? I just found them on Instagram—looks nice, I’m curious to learn more. Copied link and a few images below.

http://[URL]https://www.instagram.com/junshat?igsh=MWZiYjY4ZDkxb2s0dQ==

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I didn’t want to like them, but they do look nice. There was a Chinese hatter who was buying vintage hats etc. here a couple years ago for samples of how they were to be made: I wonder if it’s the same guy?

 

[Mighty44]

I didn’t want to like them, but they do look nice. There was a Chinese hatter who was buying vintage hats etc. here a couple years ago for samples of how they were to be made: I wonder if it’s the same guy?

That was my guess. No website linked…

 

[belfastboy]

I didn’t want to like them, but they do look nice. There was a Chinese hatter who was buying vintage hats etc. here a couple years ago for samples of how they were to be made: I wonder if it’s the same guy?

I get inundated by offers from Chinese felt suppliers. Most are for wool, some wool/rabbit blends but none for pure felt.

 

[belfastboy]

I didn’t want to like them, but they do look nice. There was a Chinese hatter who was buying vintage hats etc. here a couple years ago for samples of how they were to be made: I wonder if it’s the same guy?

As long as they aren't using child labour or Uyghur's slave labour.

 

[Mighty44]

Whoops—here’s the link: https://www.instagram.com/junshat?igsh=MWZiYjY4ZDkxb2s0dQ==

 

[Mighty44]

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I get inundated by offers from Chinese felt suppliers. Most are for wool, some wool/rabbit blends but none for pure felt.

I know this was just an inadvertent omission but I see a lot of new and/or custom hats advertised as “pure felt.” That description doesn’t tell me anything. Any fiber that can be felted is “pure felt” as long as there isn’t a material other than felted fibers in the textile. 100% wool felt is “pure felt.” I wish those sellers were more accurate in their descriptions.

 

[hambone71]

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I can't help but be a little skeptical, but they do look good.

 

[belfastboy]

I know this was just an inadvertent omission but I see a lot of new and/or custom hats advertised as “pure felt.” That description doesn’t tell me anything. Any fiber that can be felted is “pure felt” as long as there isn’t a material other than felted fibers in the textile. 100% wool felt is “pure felt.” I wish those sellers were more accurate in their descriptions.

My skeptical nature kicks in: I ask is this stated in ignorance or by design to keep it vague to catch the unwary. It is like buying a thing as 'genuine leather'.

 

[Mighty44]

Some of them are listed as 100% Beaver. Unfortunately I am on the No New Hats wagon for the time being but let me know if anyone DMs them to learn more. Looks like a small shop. I see Alleycat Hat Co. is following them.

 

[RBH]

It looks as if they have both.

They also look to do some nice flanging on their brims and some nice looking straws.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Some of them are listed as 100% Beaver. Unfortunately I am on the No New Hats wagon for the time being but let me know if anyone DMs them to learn more. Looks like a small shop. I see Alleycat Hat Co. is following them. View attachment 578130

How can we order them if we want to try them? I don’t see how to via instagram….then again it’s not something I’m very good at navigating.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The felt sure looks good:

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGx..._id=2640646700777549307&igsh=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==

 

[Mighty44]

The felt sure looks good:

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGx..._id=2640646700777549307&igsh=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==

Wow—that looks beautiful.

 

[Mighty44]

How can we order them if we want to try them? I don’t see how to via instagram….then again it’s not something I’m very good at navigating.

I think you just have to message them. They don’t seem to have a selling platform set up —at least in English. Might be a very small operation.

 

[belfastboy]

I think you just have to message them. They don’t seem to have a selling platform set up —at least in English. Might be a very small operation.

I sent them an IG message yesterday....so far no answer.

 

[Mighty44]

Great—that’s exciting!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I sent them an IG message yesterday....so far no answer.

I did too. Still waiting.

 

[Mighty44]

No word back, I guess? Too bad. Looks like a very small operation but I’d be curious to hear the story.