Where to get good hat bodies?

[Western New York Indy]

Hello fellow Indy enthusiasts!

I've been working on trying to make some custom hats. Right now I've only made two hats. I've had to scrounge etsy for the bodies, but now I'm looking for a supplier that can get me good felt for an Indy hat. (preferably Rabbit.) If anyone knows a good source, please let me know!
Thanks!

-WNY Indy

[Indiana Jeff]

Winchester Hats out of KY has supplied hat bodies to most of the hat makers of Indy hats at one time or another.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Michaelson]

Winchester Hats is located in Winchester, TN

Regards. Michaelson

[Indiana Jeff]

Oops.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Michaelson]

It’s located in my county seat, about 10 miles from where I’m sitting.

Regards! M

[Dalexs]

They used to be ok with small one off orders, but then rolled that practice back to some minimum and required having a purchase order account .
I haven’t been able to direct from them in a while.
See if one of the hatters here might sell you one.

Dalexs


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[Western New York Indy]

Winchester Hats out of KY has supplied hat bodies to most of the hat makers of Indy hats at one time or another.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Great to know! I checked out their site, maybe I will shoot them an email sometime soon.
Thanks!

[Western New York Indy]

It’s located in my county seat, about 10 miles from where I’m sitting.

Regards! M

Ah goodness, if only there was a hat body manufacturer that close to me- I might end up in the poorhouse haha!

Thank you for the info!

[Western New York Indy]

They used to be ok with small one off orders, but then rolled that practice back to some minimum and required having a purchase order account .
I haven’t been able to direct from them in a while.
See if one of the hatters here might sell you one.

Dalexs


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Thanks for the input! So would I have to order in bulk then?

As for hatters on this forum, I’m fairly new so I don’t know most of the people here. Who are some of the hatters that are members here?
Thank you!