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[carouselvic]

A note about the Vita-Felts because someone asked in an earlier post...
Vita-Felt Process came out in 1940 by Stetson to better compete with Borsalino, at least that is one Historical rumor...
Felt is a Textile produced by Matting, Condensing and Processing Fibres together, Wool, Animal, Acrylic were all used but not together.
Stetson's Vita-Felt Process possessed the outstanding features of Ultra Light Felt, being Rollable/Crushable and Waterproof, it was made from 100% Virgin Wool.
Hope this clarifys some of the mystique of Vita-Felt........

Are you talking new Vita-Felt or vintage?

 

[hatsRme]

Are you talking new Vita-Felt or vintage?

I didn't know VitaFelt was 100% wool.

 

[40Cal]

Here's the Vita -Felt thread. Lots to read. I don't think it's wool though....at least not the vintage one's that I own.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vita-felt.31603/

 

[moontheloon]

Vita Felt wool ?

not a chance

I know nothing about modern Vita Felt ... but none of my vintage Vita Felts are wool

 

[Frunobulax]

VERY interesting. I know you waited quite a while for it. Did Delmonico order a batch of light gray in different sizes or did they put a special order for your hat only?

It was a special order they made, but still a catalogue order. Should have taken the normal amount of time - 6 to 8 wks. They had to order a second, because the first didn't pass muster. The second time it took the normal wait.

 

[RBH]

Stetson Brewster. Color is called "Buck."

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Nice looking hat Bob
You do know that the Stetson tag shown in the first photo is removeable?

 

[Bob Roberts]

Nice looking hat Bob
You do know that the Stetson tag shown in the first photo is removeable?

No, I didnt! I do now... THANKS!!! Its also on one of my others. Not for long!

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[moehawk]

Joao, I misread your post the first time. I thought you said you had to TRIM that brim...lol

 

[GHT]

Stratcat & Esther, your advice was much appreciated.

Just got in from a rather swanky event, so it's a hot bath and straight to bed. The black fedora I bought in America years ago, from Explorer Hats. (I think) I love the grosgrain trim, satin lining.
I didn't wear the waistcoat, my wife just wanted to see it worn in case it needed any last minute adjustments. She made it for a friend of ours whom we were meeting later:

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao, I misread your post the first time. I thought you said you had to TRIM that brim...lol

I hope I'll never have to do that.

 

[Bolero]

Are you talking new Vita-Felt or vintage?

Vintage

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Cavanagh Twenty today.

 

[Bamaboots]

S4C, looking good. On a roll with the Christmas ties.

 

[Panadora]

Tardy (Tardy Custom Hatter) Beaver Fifteen

Need to fix the ribbon (just arrived)

More correct colors

 

[hatophile]

Martino
Dark green


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[carouselvic]

Vintage

Not sure where you learned all that stuff, but only part of it is correct.

 

[Frunobulax]

Perry! Great looking Martino. I love some of the "off" brands that rear their heads in the Lounge with you guys. I've never heard of Martino, but that looks great.
Mark, I may have to take up wearing ties again - Christmas ties are fun.

Me? I'm in this Boring Old Thing again...

 

[javadave61]

Me? I'm in this Boring Old Thing again...

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Fruno, that thing is just perfect.

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[Miamibruno]

Everyone is looking great this morning (and last night)

My Champ B-17 this morning

 

[Bolero]

Not sure where you learned all that stuff, but only part of it is correct.

***In length discussion from 2006 here on Fedora Lounge see post 97 and 130 and others...http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vita-felt.31603/page-5...
I believe it to still be an ongoing mystery re Vita-Felt...***