David Morgan Fall and Winter 2012/2013 Catalog

Wearing and Caring for Your Akubra Akubra Hats are made
to be worn by active outdoors people. They are made to give full
satisfaction during years of service through sun and rain. There is no
need to baby your Akubra, but if you treat it with understanding, it
will look better and last longer.
Do not pick up your hat by pinching the crown, either at the top or front. Pinching will
flex the felt, and eventually cause a hole or crack to develop in the felt. It is best to pick
up the hat either by the front and back of the brim, or by placing the thumbs inside the
leather sweat band at the sides with the fingers just touching the outside edge of the brim.
Rain or sun do not harm a pure fur felt Akubra. There is no need for plastic rain covers
— these merely keep the felt from breathing properly and so make your head uncomfortable.
Do not heat a wet hat. Heat will shrink the felt, as well as the leather. Stand the
hat upside down on its crown, or hang on a hook in a cool place and let it dry naturally.
Wet felt retains the shape in which it dries, so make sure the brim and crown are shaped
as you want them before drying. Do not leave a hat standing flat on its brim, as this will
distort the brim. Never put your hat on the back ledge of your car or truck in the sun, as
the heat may shrink and damage the leather sweatband. If your hats must of necessity be
dried or stored under warm conditions, storing the hat on a hat stretcher, set to your hat
size, will be beneficial.
Dust and grime are bound to accumulate on a hat under any normal conditions. Dust can
be removed by brushing with a soft brush. Always brush with the nap, in a counterclockwise
direction. Dust can also be removed by wiping the hat with a damp (not wet) towel.
Hat Stretcher This two way hat stretcher is
robust and durable. Tapered blocks of fir on a
turnbuckle fit against the leather sweatband to
absorb moisture and maintain the hat’s proper
shape and size when stored. If your hats must
of necessity be dried or stored under warm
conditions, storing the hat on the stretcher, set
to your size, will be beneficial. Three sizes are
carried to fit a range of hat sizes. Made in USA.
#1181 Hat Stretcher .....................................................................................$23
Sizes S (below 71/8), M (71/8 to 73/8), L (71/2 and up)
Please state size
Brim Brush The hatter’s brim brush is
designed to brush a hat efficiently. Brush
counter-clockwise to remove dust and
grime. Used regularly a brim brush will
add years to the life of your hat.
#3001 Brim Brush ..............................................................................$13
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