Showing posts with label Elasticated Hat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elasticated Hat. Show all posts

Sunday 4 April 2021

Red Nightcap

This is the red version of the Libriarians Hat I posted a few years ago, an elasticated nightcap style hat


This one in my opinion feels a bit more Asian, probably the colours



While nightcap in style its not a cap I would to bed, the fabric is not soft or insulating and the headband would not be comfortable overnight, one to wear to for LRP only.

Monday 4 September 2017

Fur Beret


This is basically a fur beret picked up from a charity shop, probably ladies hat originally but no labels will never know for sure, but it works for me.


A very comfortable hat, the brim has a wide slightly elastic band which makes it an easy fit.



Following a classic beret shape where the soft fabric overhangs the brim and lies almost flat on the head. 

The fabric is not fabric in this case but animal skin and the hat as no lining just leather of the animal skin stitched to form the shape, with its fur on the outside. The brim itself is made from a wide strip of elasticated jersey like fabric which remains hidden from view as it clings to the head.


Monday 7 August 2017

Librarian Hat


I have named this hat a Librarians hat, as I think it has a scholarly look however it's not mortar board which is a hat most associated with scholars.


A basic cotton cone of fabric with an elasticated brim to hold it comfortably and firmly on the head


 The hat is decorated with decorative fabric tape/bias binding/trim.


This is a version of a Nightcap, perhaps a bit baggier than normal.

Saturday 11 July 2015

This Hat is Worn a Great Deal

This is probably the hat I've worn the most.


It looks like a basic felt fedora but not made to a traditional style instead it has made to a practical design. 
A mixture of cotton and felt with a wide elasticated band inside which grips the head very softly and stops the wind whipping it away. Its ventilated like a bush hat, water resistant and the elasticated band is also covered in a absorbent material to help sweaty heads


I purchased this hat somewhere near Tintagel while on holiday in Cornwall sometime in the late 80's, made by Kangol, its looking a bit tired now, but seen years of use.


It still kept on my the coat stand by the front door and grabbed whenever the weather is sunny and I don't need to be too smart.


 Its also visited the Tardis.