Western (Cowboy) Wool Hat Body 6x5x6″. The #6 Flare (6 2/16 ounces) we make for you has a Carded weight of 173 grams (w/ natural moisture of 11-15%) more accurately closer to 165 grams bone dry. Size: 6″ across the top of the crown is normal, usually down the side of the crown is 4″ but in this case it is 5″ before blocking, 6″ is the brim size. Hat Bodies are unfinished, unblocked and not yet shaped.
Question: What is white dust on wool felt? Answer: The white dust you sometimes see on our wool felts is Shellac. It will dissolve when you steam and block your hat bodies into hats.
Question: What is white dust on wool felt? Answer: The white dust you sometimes see on our wool felts is Shellac. It will dissolve when you steam and block your hat bodies into hats.
How to Stiffen a Hat
