Questions about working with polyester - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T00:58:31Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/questions-about-working-with-polyester?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi there Quin,
I was wonderi…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-08-12:6485913:Comment:2182862017-08-12T15:53:34.964ZDavid Aldredhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/DavidAldred
Hi there Quin,<br />
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I was wondering if you have succeeded with blocking using polyester felt. I'm vegan and I'd loce to wear a proper felt hT—not a fedora; probably something closer to a homburg. I'm sure it must be possible to make using man-made felt, although I asked a milliner and she said animal hair must be used for hatmaking felt because it naturally clings to itself, using microscopic hooks, a bit like Velcro. But hang on, Velcro is man-made!
Hi there Quin,<br />
<br />
I was wondering if you have succeeded with blocking using polyester felt. I'm vegan and I'd loce to wear a proper felt hT—not a fedora; probably something closer to a homburg. I'm sure it must be possible to make using man-made felt, although I asked a milliner and she said animal hair must be used for hatmaking felt because it naturally clings to itself, using microscopic hooks, a bit like Velcro. But hang on, Velcro is man-made! My guess would be that they u…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-11:6485913:Comment:1120142014-07-11T14:52:39.452ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>My guess would be that they used some type of foundation--Most probably something similar to buckram, I have seen flat pattern hats from China made from polyester over what almost feels like a polystyrene base. If the hat is not a flat pattern and is actually blocked, I would say that you could try blocking buckram and while it is still wet, wet the polyester and block right over the buckram. One thing to remember, however, is that depending on the actual content of the polyester along…</p>
<p>My guess would be that they used some type of foundation--Most probably something similar to buckram, I have seen flat pattern hats from China made from polyester over what almost feels like a polystyrene base. If the hat is not a flat pattern and is actually blocked, I would say that you could try blocking buckram and while it is still wet, wet the polyester and block right over the buckram. One thing to remember, however, is that depending on the actual content of the polyester along with quality, the fabric can be a little unpredictable when blocking. Weave will also dictate how well it will stretch and shrink over a block. You can try fashionfabricsclub.com for fabric, or google fabric suppliers garment district NYC. Another thought is that they used a heavy, fusible, fleece interfacing under the fabric which would stretch with the fabric, and stiffened that. That would make the fabric feel much heavier than it actually is. I don't think that this would actually block all that well, using hand blocking techniques--just a thought. Just guessing now.. . . . . . . . . </p> That I don't know. The only…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-11:6485913:Comment:1120082014-07-11T14:04:32.564ZQuinnhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/Quinn
<p>That I don't know. The only info I have on the current Fedora is what's on the tag. It's 100% polyester and made in china.<br/><br/>I've been looking at various suit fabrics online that look like they may have potential.</p>
<p>That I don't know. The only info I have on the current Fedora is what's on the tag. It's 100% polyester and made in china.<br/><br/>I've been looking at various suit fabrics online that look like they may have potential.</p> Are you certain that it wasn'…tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-11:6485913:Comment:1121042014-07-11T13:43:16.237ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>Are you certain that it wasn't blocked over a foundation fabric?</p>
<p>Are you certain that it wasn't blocked over a foundation fabric?</p>