Our Process​

There are no shortcuts to a great hat, just good craftsmanship and hard work.

Our craftsmen have to make skillful decisions at each stage of the hat-making process but “if we wouldn’t wear it, why would someone else want to buy it?” is the motto we have crafted into every hat since 1968.

Custom From the Start

Prior to production, every detail of your order can be customized with our personalized hat-making process, from crown to color. We tailor-make every hat to meet the specific needs of your customers.

Blocking

Hat blocking is the first step into getting a hat shape started and stretched. Using finger blockers along with hat blocks to get the basic crown sized/shaped and the brim stretched out to the desired length.

Creating the Finish

We sand, finish, and singe our furs to create the finish that Master Hatters has become known for over the years.

Crown Shaping

For wholesale manufacturing, we have preselected crown shapes. We use hydraulics to apply pressure with heat to create the perfect shape every time.

Finer Details

Each hat is finished with the finer details. The finishing touches include flanging the brim, sewing the leather sweatband, applying the lining inside the crown, and adhering the hat band.

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