Productinformation – Stetson Europe

Raffia

Raffia straw is made from the bast that surrounds the leaves of the bamboo palm. Most of it comes from Africa. This type of straw is both robust and relatively flexible, thus making it perfect for summery light hats, caps, and newsboy caps. Fabric made of raffia combines traditional craftsmanship with a summery, fresh design. It inspires exclusive patterns that are influenced by nature.

Cashmere

Cashmere is a luxurious material that comes from the wool of the cashmere goat. First and foremost, the high-quality, precious wool excels with its characteristic soft feel. The smooth surface is particularly soft on the skin, thus often allowing wool allergy sufferers to wear cashmere without any problems. The material also inspires with its functional properties. It protects against cold and reliably repels dirt, odors and water - simply ideal for beanies and other headwear as well as fashion accessories.

FurFelt

Hair felt is an elaborately produced material made of straight animal hair, mostly from rabbits or beavers. With its soft surface structure, it is relatively less scratchy than felt made of frizzy hair. Unsurprisingly, the material is pleasant on the skin, thus making it a perfect match for the production of high-quality hats. The fine elegance of hair felt comes into its own in both classic and trendy hat shapes.

Leather

Durable, robust, and versatile - leather is exceptional because of it numerous functional and visual qualities. There are different types of the natural material - for example nubuck and suede leather as well as velour and smooth leather. Each type has its own specific feel and appearance. The common features of all types of leather include a high level of adaptability and comfortable breathability.

Linen

Linen is a fabric made from the natural fiber of common flax. Linen was used in ancient Egypt and Greece to make clothing and is now produced in China, Russia, and France. The ecological natural fiber is characterized by its smoothness and low air entrapment. On top of that, it hardly forms any lint. Linen is dirt-repellent and its cooling properties make it suitable for summer hats.

Silk

Silk is obtained from the cocoons of the silkworm. The natural continuous filament originates from China and is now also produced in India and Japan. Silk is very strong and is characterized by its sheen and crease resistance. The lightweight material offers a high level of wearing comfort, insulates against cold and heat, and is therefore ideal for headwear.

Straw/Toyo

Straw and toyo stand out first and foremost thanks to their light weight. This special lightness also has an effect on the material’s appearance. Thus, weaves of natural straw and industrially produced toyo always have a summery and carefree look. Straw can be processed into stylishly dense or coarse meshes. Different colors and widths as well as natural irregularities ensure they bring variety with them.

VitaFELT

VitaFELT is an exclusive premium fabric from Stetson. Produced in the U.S., the material is made of 100% select virgin sheep’s wool. The high-quality fabric is indeed comfortable and functional. VitaFELT is light, rollable, and pleasantly soft. The felt also reliably repels water, making it perfect for outdoor hats in various shapes.

Wool

Wool consists of spinnable hairs of mammals’ fur. The soft fibers mostly come from sheep, but also from goats and camels. The renewable raw material was already being harvested in Mesopotamia as early as the 4th millennium BC and is now produced in about 100 countries around the world. Wool is characterized by its thermoregulatory properties, has an insulating effect, and is therefore ideal for warm headwear.

WoolFelt

Wool felt is attractive thanks to its many advantages. The material, usually made of 100% sheep’s wool, is easy to cut and process. Wool felt can absorb moisture up to many times its own weight, while its insulating properties block cold and heat. In addition, wool felt is skin-friendly and permeable to air, yet very tear-resistant and robust. Simply put, it’s an ideal material for manufacturing headwear.

Hatteras

Hatteras, a cap shape developed in Germany, inspires with its versatile, classic appearance that can go well with all sorts of contemporary looks. The completely closed shape consists of eight parts and is available in many different materials such as cotton or linen for summer or virgin wool for fall and winter. A partially hidden visor and a decorative button on the crown round off the cap’s stylish design.

Traveler

The Traveler is a dynamic shape that looks both timeless and modern. As the name suggests, this stylishly designed model is particularly suitable for ladies and gentlemen who travel a lot. The functional design offers numerous advantages. The brim protects against UV radiation and sun glare, while seasonal materials do their job in blocking heat or cold.

Player

A special visual feature of the Player is its relatively short brim, which is tilted upwards with flair. The narrow edge creates a compact overall impression and thus comes off as clever and charming. Variations with dents or a diamond crown as well as the ability to use numerous different materials make for an inspiring level of diversity.

Fedora

The shape of the Fedora is stylish, serious, and functional all at once. Above all, its look is characterized by the strikingly designed crown, which is typically bent downward at the front and pinched in on both sides. At the beginning of the 20th century, especially in the U.S., the Fedora was regarded as an essential accessory to the suit; it continues to make a strong impression to this day.

Docker

As the name suggests, the Docker hat is a classic piece of headwear worn by dockers and seafarers. Today, the model serves as a fashion accessory for stylish urban outfits. The smart shape is characterized by a round head and a relatively wide cuff. It is available in light summer materials as well as in new wool that will keep you warm during the colder months.

Bowler

A Bowler is a rounded, classic, and dimensionally stable hat. The first model was designed by London hatmakers William and Thomas Bowler in 1849. In German-speaking countries, this shape came to be known as the “Melone,” or “Melon.” Black felt served as the material of the original Bowler. The hat shape became the trademark of film greats like Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy.

Pork Pie

The Pork Pie has enjoyed a great level of popularity since the mid-19th century. With its elegance and refinement, it’s hard not to like. The most striking visual features are the flat layout and rounded head with a bulbous top as well as the brim, the edge of which is noticeably curved upwards. A hatband with a bow on the side rounds out the classic Pork Pie design.

Trilby

The Trilby is a variant of the Fedora. The crown of this hat shape is bent in lengthwise and slightly pinched at the front. The Trilby became popular in Britain and, in contrast to the Fedora, has a narrower brim, the rear part of which is characteristically bent upward. The compact hat shape has been making a comeback for some time now and is available in many different materials.

Western

Western hats radiate the charm of the American Wild West. The first U.S.-Western shape was made by Stetson in 1865. Today, it is still regarded as a model for the classic cowboy hat. The typical Western look is characterized by indentations in the head section and a wide brim that is curved slightly upwards at the sides.

Baseball Caps

The legendary Baseball Cap made its first appearance in around 1849 at a game in New Jersey. The shape and materials have evolved since then, with designs consisting of a six-part cut and pre-bent visor proving to be particularly timeless. Modern, breathable Baseball Caps made of cotton or linen with an integrated sun protection feature for summer days are now available, as are variants made of warmer fabrics and with optional fold-down ear protection for winter.

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Straw and Panama Hats

Straw hats, especially Panama hats, are famous for being very resilient. That’s true – but only there, where they come from – in the tropics! There, the palm fibres remain soft and flexible through the high humidity. In contrast, in Europe the fibres can dry up very fast, especially through heating. Hence, it is recommended to moisten the hat from time to time under water vapour. Moreover, the hat must not be pinched when you wear it because it can break very easily.

Dust

Dusty hats should be brushed with a clothbrush in one direction – anticlockwise, so that the dust is removed properly and is not brushed into the surface.

Pressure Marks

Pressure marks and dings can be removed with steam, e.g. with the aid of a teakettle. The cleaning of felt hats can be difficult, therefore it is often worthwhile to turn to a headwear or textile specialist shop. Fabric caps are usually accepted by all dry-cleaners.

Storage

All hats should always be stored upside down, otherwise the curved brim loses its shape very quickly. The same applies especially to wet hats! Wet hats should only be dried upside down at room temperature because they shrink in excessive heat, just like sweaters that are washed in water that is too hot.

STETSON Sun Guard

Sun Guard articles offer protection against ultraviolet radiation, up to a protection factor of 40+. They block damaging UVA and UVB solar radiation.

Stetson Protector

The STETSON Protector quality offers allweather protection. A membrane avoids the intrusion of water and wind. At the same time, the product is breathable and allows the natural exchange of moisture. So the head always remains warm and dry.

VitaFELT

VitaFELT products use the exclusive VitaFELT process to create a hat that is light, soft and durable. Take it out, roll it, shape it, and enjoy. It’s luxurious feel will endure for the life of the hat. • CRUSHABLE • WATER REPELLENT • LIGHT-WEIGHT • SOFT • 100% PURE WOOL • MADE IN USA

Number of „X“

The number of X’s describes the quality of a furfelt hat. The number in front of the X indicates the percentage of the finest beaver hair. 100X stand for the top quality of the original Stetson Western hat, which is 100% made of the finest and lightest beaver bottom hair. The hat has a silky, soft surface and on the interior leather you can see the letter “X” a hundred times! A hat built for many generations of Texas ranchers. Also 20X, 10X or 4X are premium STETSON qualities, compositions of beaver and rabbit hair.

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Stetson Sustainable

Raffia

Cashmere

FurFelt

Leather

Linen

Silk

Straw/Toyo

VitaFELT

Wool

WoolFelt

Hatteras

Traveler

Player

Fedora

Docker

Bowler

Pork Pie

Trilby

Western

Baseball Caps

Stetson Cut and Sewn

Straw and Panama Hats

Dust

Pressure Marks

Storage

STETSON Sun Guard

Stetson Protector

VitaFELT

Number of „X“

Learn more about your hat in our WIKI.

Stetson Sustainable

Raffia

Cashmere

FurFelt

Leather

Linen

Silk

Straw/Toyo

VitaFELT

Wool

WoolFelt

Hatteras

Traveler

Player

Fedora

Docker

Bowler

Pork Pie

Trilby

Western

Baseball Caps

Stetson Cut and Sewn

Straw and Panama Hats

Dust

Pressure Marks

Storage

STETSON Sun Guard

Stetson Protector

VitaFELT

Number of „X“

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