Felt Hat Retail Stores

Wool felt and fur felt hats from specialist hatters in the US, London and beyond

Felt is not woven - it is matted fiber, wool or fur, pressed into a dense, smooth material that holds a shaped crown and brim better than any cloth. That is why so many classic hat styles are felt, and why this is one of the largest store lists in the hat directory. The range runs from heritage hatters - DelMonico Hatter in New Haven, home there since 1908, and Bates Hats supplying gentlemen from Jermyn Street in London since the turn of the century - to custom makers such as Aztex Hats in Scottsdale, which began with western fur felt hats about twenty years ago and added city styles, and charitable makers such as Betsey's Bonnets in Seattle, hand knitting and felting hats and chemotherapy hats for women and children.

Wool felt and fur felt hats in many colors on tiered shelves in a traditional hatter's shop

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  Aztex Hats : Manufacturer of custom fur felt hats. Retailer of a variety of styles of hats and accessories.  Az-Tex Hats is a family run business. They started making fine "Western" hats about twenty years ago. When they opened their store in Scottsdale, they found a whole new audience of people anxious to own a nice hat, but not necessarily "cowboy"; thus, their "city slicker" styles were born. These include hats for people in all walks of life - hats for dancing, hiking, walking the dog in the rain, looking fashionable, going on safari and many others.

  Bates Hats : London based makers of stylish hats and caps.  Edward Bates Ltd have supplied stylish hats and caps to discerning gentlemen from their enchanting Jermyn Street shop in London since the turn of the century. Today it is still a family business offering a personal and friendly service to customers from throughout the world.

  Betsey's Bonnets : Hand knitted and felted hats, tams, and chemotherapy hats for women and children.  Betseys Bonnets is a charity based in Seattle, Washington. Their mission is to design and hand knit unique hats for the person undergoing treatment that may result in hair loss and others going through challenges who could use a dose of self-esteem. They offer survivor support by offering a means to express each very special person... not only as a patient or victim but, as a very special and unique person.

  Blue Street Designs : Blue Street Designs is a small family business located in the Sandhills of North Carolina.  Their models are family and friends who also contribute design and sewing skills, fashion commentary and general good cheer. Over the years they have specialized in the making of straw and fleece hats for work and play that last, look good and provide that crucial protection. Their fleece is the best available, direct from Malden Mills, embellished with handmade poms and tassels.  Their prints change frequently, but there is always a good selection of colors from which to choose. Custom made women's fleece and straw hats.  

  Classic Cap Company :  Classic Cap Company is a specialist headwear company retailing mainly British made Quality Classic men's caps and hats. Their CAP ranges cover styles such as: Bakers boy Big'un, Bakers boy regular, Bakers boy Patchwork, Gatsby, County, Felt, Bretagne (Clipper), Sherlock Holmes, Deerstalker, Chauffeurs, Leathers to name but a few. Their HAT ranges cover styles such as: Fedora, Trilby, Bowler, Straw Boater, Top Hat, Homburg, Pork Pie, Blues Bros, Indiana Jones, Crocodile Dundee, Panama, Safari, Outback and of course Sun hats.

  Classic Woolens In business since 1998, Classic Woolens provides beautiful hand crafted hats and scarves in wool, acrylic and mohair.

  Constance Willems Design : Knitted hats and accessories. Includes felted, fabric wrap and headband designs made in Germany.

  Couture Creations ~ Mary Ann Koch :   Custom made hats individually handcrafted for every season and occasion. Straw, felt and fabric hats in a variety of colors and styles. Whether you're going to the Kentucky Derby, Ascot Races, attending a wedding or simply running your errands around town we have the hat for you. Looking for something special, contact them with your request to create the perfect hat for any occasion.   Address: 5859 Stump Road - Pipersville Pa 18947 Phone: 215 766 2163 Fax: 215 766 2536 E-mail: couture@couturecreations.net  Contact : Mary Ann Koch

  DelMonico Hatter : Makers of custom hats as well as retailers of felt hats, berets, caps, western and straw hats.  New Haven Connecticut has been the home of DelMonico Hatter since 1908. E rnest DelMonico was the founder of the business. Joseph DelMonico owned, operated, and was active in the business for more than seventy years from the late nineteen twenties until his death in 2001 at the age of ninety. DelMonico Hatter has been the subject of many regional and national news articles. The store has a dedicated clientele made up of local residents and people from throughout the country who select their hats from DelMonico's large and specialized inventory.

  Fedora Primo : Featuring Shady Brady Western Straws.   Quality, unique hat designs and ongoing insistence that all of my customers are truly satisfied...has turned my little shop in Santa Monica, California into a local icon! It's exciting that the word is spreading across the country and yes, around the world! Like my shop...their on-line beginnings will be one step at a time.

  Felt Hats.com : Men's dress, casual and western felt hats.   The Felt Hats online store is designed to give you a quick and easy way to shop for men's felt hats including a tasteful variety of men's dress hats and casual hats; such as the fedora hat, derby hats, bowler hats, top hats and Australian outback hats. Their men's felt hat collection includes an abundant selection of all your favorite hat brands including Borsalino, Stetson, and the famous and official Indiana Jones hats. Additionally, they offer a stylish selection of other men's hats and men's caps; including military hats, uniform hats, cavalry hats, western hats, and Greek Fisherman and Captain's hats and caps.

  Guerra 1855 : Traditional fur felt hats in classic styles made by hand in Italy.   The real fashionable hat can have 1000 shapes, colors, models, materials, but one big and indistinguible passion must guide its creation. They think at the hat as a 'felt sculpture', which can be delicately modeled by wise and expert hands...

  Hartford York, Ltd. : Offering styles from the classics to the exotic, as well as hard to fit sizes for men and women.   Spring, summer and sunshine are right around the corner, and Hartford York has the perfect hat just for you. Hartford has traveled the globe looking for fine hats and caps that suit his fancy and hopefully yours, too.   He has found something for nearly every occasion imaginable, from a trek in the Sahara to tea (outdoors, of course) with the Queen.

  Hat Attack : Knit, felt, fleece, shearling, suede, wool and corduroy hats in a variety of sizes and styles.   Hat Attack was founded by husband and wife team Bill and BJ Gedney in 1981. They saw an opportunity to create a fashionable collection of hats and caps that took their cue from casual lifestyle collections. A few years later, Bill and BJ launched Buji Baja- named after the family's favorite cat- an expanded collection of accessories including handbags, cold-weather knits, footwear, cosmetic cases and beach towels.

  Hats by Katie : Stylish, quality custom made hats.  Katie started making hats as a side line, having had a difficult time finding hats that were attractive and fit well. As Katie's carriage driving career developed, so did the variety of hats Katie made for family and friends. Eventually, this hobby blossomed into a full time occupation: thus, HATS by KATIE came into existence. Known for hats of style and quality that are worn around the world, Katie's custom hats are her pride and joy. " I enjoy working with a customer - one on one - to create a wonderful hat that will compliment their outfit."

  Menshats.com : Hat fitter selling better quality hats.  Thei site is a division of Stark & Legum, offers the most extensive collection of better headwear since 1924.  They are not interested in seeing how cheaply a hat or cap can be made, but they want to offer you the best that is available at a reasonable price. The selection consists of straw and felts of various types and colors. The caps are made with fabrics such as poplin and linen in the lighter weight styles, while the heavier ones are made of tweeds, cotton, wool felt, or suede. The hats are made of various straw braids, fur felt, wool felt, and suede.

  Mike the Hatter : Features name brand men's hats discounted every day with over 50,000 hats in stock.  They are a family owned business, not a corporate franchise. So they take every order personally and they guarantee your satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded.  They also offer hat cleaning and stretching to make your favorite hat look new again.

  Miller Hats : Wide selection of fedoras, western, outback, fur, leather, caps, and berets.  Miller Hats is one of the World's largest online Men's Hat Store, and also offers a tasteful variety of Women's and Children's Hats. They have been in the hat business for over 30 years, are family owned and operated, and committed to providing their customers with quality hats and unsurpassed service. Miller Hats sells only those hats that meet their superior standards; and will therefore provide you, the customer, with years of wearing pleasure. They stock an abundant selection of all your favorite Hat Brands; including Borsalino Hats and Caps, Stetson Hats, Dobbs Hats, Indiana Jones Hats, Kangol Caps and Berets, Charlie 1 Horse and Resistol Cowboy Hats, and Biltmore Hats. Miller Online Hat Store has every imaginable Hat Style and fabric, whether you are shopping for Felt Hats, Straw Hats, Wool or Summer fabric Hats. They offer Dress Hats, Fedoras, Indiana Jones Hats, Safari Outback Hats, Western and Cowboy Hats, Military and Cavalry Hats and Caps, Fur and Leather Hats, Derby and Top Hats, Golf Hats, Panama Hats, Sports Casual Hats, and Ski Hats. Miller Hats offers an extensive selection of Western Hats, whether your first choice is an Open Road, Gambler or Outback Western Hat.

  Noggintops.com, Ltd : Offering hats by Stetson, Akubra, Lewis Creek, McAlister and Tilley.   We are a family-owned company with deeply held beliefs about integrity and commitment.  Their view of internet commerce is that it is an excellent way to make quality products available to outdoorsmen living in geographically diverse locations and who, by definition, would probably rather spend their weekends doing outdoors things than fighting crowds in a store. Therefore, they pledge to use this technology as a tool for convenience and efficiency, and NOT as a means of shielding mediocre goods and services behind anonymity

  Rosebud New York Online : Funky and fabulous hats in various materials including straw, fur felt, velour.

  San Francisco Hat Company : In their California studio factory they thoughtfully design and carefully craft the hats they want to wear. Well known for their styling of fine handwoven panama hats, they bring the same attention to crushable raffia, felt, fleece, and fedoras, to Gore-Tex rain hats, sun hats, fun hats, serious hats, hats for garden and garden party, fishing hats, golf hats, cowboy hats, hats for boating, beach, spa, for birding, rafting, camping, and travel, hats to have adventures in, your next favorite hat. Panama and raffia straw, fur and wool felt, cloth, and Gore-Tex rain hats.

  Top-Hats.com : Offering hats of all sorts. Styles include satin and wool felt top hats.  Top-Hats.com has been in business since 1998. They have over 25 years of experience in the hat industry. Unless otherwise indicated all merchandise is top quality. You will find on their site Satin Collapsible Top Hats, Satin Top Hats, Wool Felt Top Hats for both men and women. We have formal hats for proms and fraternal organizations. You can find hats for the military re-enactor and movie buff. Hats for all types, formal hats, prom hats, fun hats and fez.

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Wool Felt vs Fur Felt

Wool felt is the accessible end of the category: warm, resilient and affordable, it makes most everyday fedoras, bowlers and casual hats. Fur felt - traditionally rabbit or beaver blends - is finer, lighter, more water-resistant and holds a sharper finish for far longer, which is why custom western and dress hatters such as Aztex build in it and why it costs more. Between them sit blended felts. The felt definition linked on this page explains how the material itself is made, and the machinery link covers how felt hats are produced.

Care and Reshaping

Brush felt with a soft hat brush in the direction of the nap, store the hat on its crown or a stand so the brim is not bent by its own shelf, and keep it dry - a soaked felt hat should air dry at room temperature, reshaped by hand, never on a radiator. Steam from a kettle can relax minor dents for careful home reshaping, but valuable fur felt belongs with a hatter for blocking. Several stores here, DelMonico among them, are full-service hatters who can advise on the hats they sell.

Common Questions

Which is the oldest hatter listed here?

DelMonico Hatter has been in New Haven, Connecticut since 1908; its founder was Ernest DelMonico, and Joseph DelMonico ran the business for more than seventy years. Bates Hats in London dates to the turn of the century.

What is the difference between wool felt and fur felt hats?

Wool felt is the warm, affordable everyday material. Fur felt is finer and lighter, sheds water better and keeps its finish longer, so custom and dress hatters prefer it - at a higher price.

Are there felt hats made for people in treatment?

Yes. Betsey's Bonnets, a Seattle charity, hand knits and felts hats, tams and chemotherapy hats for women and children undergoing treatment that may result in hair loss.

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