Mallory premier

[Dinerman]

This one came in the mail.
it's got an underwelt pressed to look like a cav. edge.
Wind string button is sewn to the hat, string loops over it.

It's a nice hat, but it smells so much like smoke that I can hardly stand to be in the same room with it, let alone wear it. Anyway to get rid of this?

 

[DanielJones]

First off, what a nice looking Mallory! Wow!
Second, you may want to try two options. First, give it a good steaming over a tea kettle & then try the "used" fabric softener sheet trick in a large plastic bag to see if that absorbs any odors & restores a fresh scent. Make sure it is used one, or the fabric softener in it may stain the hat. We wouldn't want that to happen now, would we? If that doesn't work the other option is to try a naptha dip over night. From what I have been reading here that is what the professionals use & it is sure to work. Naptha is basically white gas or light fluid, so no open flames and plenty of ventilation is a must. It's bes to do it outside since the weather is turning nice. I'm sure you can find plenty of threads on the use & storage of naptha on the Lounge, no problem.
I hop that helps. I'm going to give it a try with a hat that is coming. We'll see how it works.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[duggap]

Hey Dinerman, since you are getting ready to go off to school, I am sure you could use some extra cash, so I have a proposition for you. You find hats for me for a fee. With your knack for finding hats I wouldn't need your services but for about six to nine months. Then I can act as your manager and we can get you finding hats for all sorts of members here at FL. By your senior year you will need a financial advisor.

 

[besdor]

You just keep on finding realy nice hats . Leave the hat outside and let the fresh air take out some of the smokey smell. Smoke is hard to get out of a hat . But I love that hat!





Steven
www.bencraft hats.com

 

[Roger]

Very good looking hat there. You're making me very jealous.