Hats from the adVintage MasterPiece range are hand-blocked in a special process that is very time-consuming, which makes the felt even more stable
(pre-aging). I learned this technique from Marc Kitter, the hat maker of the original Indiana Jones hat from the 4th movie (Adventurebilt Deluxe).
From blocking the handmade rawbody to sewing and sewing in all the hat details to shaping the fedora, I do everything by hand as a milliner. Together with the best materials, this results in a premium product that is in no way comparable to the hats that are produced today. Here you can still experience the quality of craftsmanship from times gone by.
Features of an adVintage MasterPiece Fedora hat:
- 100% beaver felt in the best quality - Made in Portugal
- hand-blocked, wet-blocked and hot-ironed for maximum durability
- pre-aged felt for additional stabilization of the shape
- extra finely sanded felt for an velvety surface
- double moisture barrier (in the felt and on the surface)
- sweatbands sewn to the back for invisible seams
- crown height and brim width adapted to hat size
- 100% handmade for maximum possible customization (included)