My Not-So-Floppy Hats have a millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into the edge to stop the brim being blown into your face. They also sport an adjustable neck cord for safety on windy days and practicality if you just want to take it off for a bit.
The main fabric is cotton from a Swiss maker called Ventile. This tightly-woven material has a durable water-repellent coating and in heavier weights is so tough its used for the uniforms of firefighters. In this case the rest of the fabric was used to make a man’s made-to-measure raincoat.
The hat lining is made of cotton shirting surplus from renowned European makers Albini or Alumo. A cool hand wash is all that’s needed to keep your new hat looking tiptop.
Take care not to overly bend the brim wire, in use or when cleaning or storing it, as its made of plastic (despite its name), and may snap.
Making time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Limited Series of 32
Details:
This Not So Floppy Hat description: Dark-navy and mid-navy cotton Ventile contrast panels, navy lizard Liberty print lining, blue cotton strap
Size: Medium. To fit head circumference 57.5cm
Brim depth: Deep, 12cm
Anti-flop technology AKA millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into brim edge
Soft cotton tape neck tie with blue plastic toggle for adjustment
Labelled with unique Series and Edition Number
The Cranford Cabinet woven label
Careful handwash in cool water
Outer: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% cotton. Other: polyester interlining, plastic brim ‘wire’, cotton necktie, plastic toggle
Made by hand in London by Alison
As far as possible, without sacrificing aesthetics or quality, the materials used to make this item have been sourced from my ‘cabinet’ of surplus. To find out more please see the various posts on my main page
My Not-So-Floppy Hats have a millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into the edge to stop the brim being blown into your face. They also sport an adjustable neck cord for safety on windy days and practicality if you just want to take it off for a bit.
The main fabric is cotton from a Swiss maker called Ventile. This tightly-woven material has a durable water-repellent coating and in heavier weights is so tough its used for the uniforms of firefighters. In this case the rest of the fabric was used to make a man’s made-to-measure raincoat.
The hat lining is made of cotton shirting surplus from renowned European makers Albini or Alumo. A cool hand wash is all that’s needed to keep your new hat looking tiptop.
Take care not to overly bend the brim wire, in use or when cleaning or storing it, as its made of plastic (despite its name), and may snap.
Making time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Limited Series of 32
Details:
This Not So Floppy Hat description: Dark-navy and mid-navy cotton Ventile contrast panels, navy lizard Liberty print lining, blue cotton strap
Size: Medium. To fit head circumference 57.5cm
Brim depth: Deep, 12cm
Anti-flop technology AKA millinery brim ‘wire’ sewn into brim edge
Soft cotton tape neck tie with blue plastic toggle for adjustment
Labelled with unique Series and Edition Number
The Cranford Cabinet woven label
Careful handwash in cool water
Outer: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% cotton. Other: polyester interlining, plastic brim ‘wire’, cotton necktie, plastic toggle
Made by hand in London by Alison
As far as possible, without sacrificing aesthetics or quality, the materials used to make this item have been sourced from my ‘cabinet’ of surplus. To find out more please see the various posts on my main page
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