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Fur Felt (Hat Body)

Felt made from fine animal fur fibre, usually rabbit or hare, which is denser, smoother and lighter than wool felt. It is the traditional material of premium fedoras, Homburgs, cowboy and top hats and can hold its shape for years with care.

Reference specification

Updated

Fur Felt (Hat Body): close-up of chocolate-brown fur felt with a silky nap
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Felt (non-woven)
Knit
Non-woven felt, steamed and shaped
Usual composition
Rabbit or hare fur felt; the most expensive grades blend in beaver fur.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Fine, smooth and silky; lighter and firmer than wool felt
Season
Winter, Spring / autumn
Warmth
High
Breathability
Moderate
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Moderate
Quick drying
Moderate
Softness
Very high
Durability
Very high
Wind resistance
Moderate
Water resistance
Moderate

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote.

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Suitable
  • Screen printing Not suitable
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Test first
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Test first
  • Leather-style patch Suitable

Felt is not printed; hats are decorated with bands, embroidery, patches and labels. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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