Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

felt hat stretching ?

ramblinBOB

One of the Regulars
Messages
192
Location
ms
i have a fedora i was told to be a 7 1/2 its not but i did some research and found a few sites and devices that clam to be able to re stretch a fedora or to make it a size bigger do these work do hat stores have any thing to stretch a felt hat out ? thanks guys
 

Rick Blaine

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,958
Location
Saskatoon, SK CANADA
Manhattan Wardrobe Supply
918_sm.gif



This four way is said to work well. I also like the hallett stretcher seen below
0b_1_b.JPG

for a few dollars more this fella will make you one with a flange that extends about 4" up inside the crown, and they are made of Cedar so they discourage tiny livestock from taking up residence in your hat!
 

Forum statistics

Threads
109,150
Messages
3,075,160
Members
54,124
Latest member
usedxPielt
Top