Spatterdash
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There's a lot o' talk out there about felt, and all of it is cautious.
I figured it was time to get the Lounge's views on this.
On the one hand, we have China buying up all the raw beaver, which is hurting US and Portugese felters, who are the best in the business. Rumor has it one prominent US felter has shut the equipment down for the time being until backstock can be moved out the door. If custom hatters are becoming the primary market for felters like this, what kind of felt can we expect in the next few years? Is the future looking grim for quality felt?
Or...
It's been 19 years since Jones went swingin' across the silver screen and now "the Man with the Hat" is back, and his hatmakers will be featured on the DVD.
Interest in hats in general seems to be spiking. Stingy brims and fedoras are beginning to appear, and Indiana may be a serious jolt to the arm of the business. Serious fans can find their way here or to COW...
and Stetson is experimenting with Vintage models?
So, all things considered, what do you think is in the near future for felt?
I figured it was time to get the Lounge's views on this.
On the one hand, we have China buying up all the raw beaver, which is hurting US and Portugese felters, who are the best in the business. Rumor has it one prominent US felter has shut the equipment down for the time being until backstock can be moved out the door. If custom hatters are becoming the primary market for felters like this, what kind of felt can we expect in the next few years? Is the future looking grim for quality felt?
Or...
It's been 19 years since Jones went swingin' across the silver screen and now "the Man with the Hat" is back, and his hatmakers will be featured on the DVD.
Interest in hats in general seems to be spiking. Stingy brims and fedoras are beginning to appear, and Indiana may be a serious jolt to the arm of the business. Serious fans can find their way here or to COW...
and Stetson is experimenting with Vintage models?
So, all things considered, what do you think is in the near future for felt?