Kangaroo replacement sweat bands?

[HarpPlayerGene]

I've seen Kangaroo leather used for sweat bands in some modern hats.

Anyone know of a source where I can obtain just the sweats (reeded) so I can use them to replace deteriorated Roan in some vintage hats of mine?

 

[Colby Jack]

Try this site Gene...
http://www.hatsupply.com/mens_supplies.htm

 

[Craig Robertson]

Or Aaron at Aaron Hats in North Conway, NH.

http://www.getahaton.com

but getting them ain't half the battle...then you have to sew them in!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Thanks guys - and I'm still open to further options too.

I have ordered from Leko and installed their sweats in some hats. They are just not great material although they are probably as good as it gets these days.

I didn't see "Kangaroo Leather Replacement Sweatbands" on the Aaron site but I'll look closer and also call them to inquire.

A fellow on the "New Hats" thread recently posted a great story about a semi-retired custom hatter and photos of the hat he got from him. It has the sweatband I'm looking for. That hatter got it from somewhere. I'll make a comment over there too and see what it yields.

Craig, you're right about needing to sew them in but I've started to get decent at it so, "Ain't Skeered".