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Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 11:17 am
by 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 :TOH:

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 12:10 pm
by 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

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 2:31 pm
by Michaelson
Winchester Hats is located in Winchester, TN :TOH:

Regards. Michaelson

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 2:57 pm
by Indiana Jeff
Oops. ](*,)

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 3:26 pm
by Michaelson
It’s located in my county seat, about 10 miles from where I’m sitting.

Regards! M :M:

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 5:50 pm
by 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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Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Mon May 27, 2024 6:24 pm
by Western New York Indy
Indiana Jeff wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 12:10 pm 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!

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Mon May 27, 2024 6:25 pm
by Western New York Indy
Michaelson wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 3:26 pm It’s located in my county seat, about 10 miles from where I’m sitting.

Regards! M :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!

Re: Where to get good hat bodies?

Posted: Mon May 27, 2024 6:28 pm
by Western New York Indy
Dalexs wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 5:50 pm 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!