David Morgan Fall and Winter 2012/2013 Catalog

Akubra Hats® have been Australia's quality hats since the early
1900's, when Arthur P. Stewart set up to make a hat to meet the
needs of this bustling new colony. Australians needed hard wearing
hats with wider brims than the usual European brims, to protect
them from the sun and rain. Akubra soon became known for the durability and comfort
of their fur felt hats, and recognized throughout the world for the Australian styling
with a flair that reflects the independent, confident, and sometimes adventurous spirit of
the dinkum Australian.
Akubra's reputation is built on the long lasting quality of their fur felt and the comfort of
their reeded roan leather sweatbands. Choose one of Akubra's premium quality Heritage
Collection hats or one of their traditional styles — all Akubras are great hats.
Regency Fawn
Angler The Angler is a sporting hat, also suitable for casual or city use. It has a 3 inch
slightly curled raw edge brim for good protection from sun or rain. The height of the
crown at the front peak is a moderate 41/4 inches. Fully lined, eyeletted, with hooks set
inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. The 1/2 inch hat band is made from
the skin of the Barramundi, a food fish from Northeastern Australia. Imperial Quality pure
fur felt, reeded roan leather sweatband. UPF rating 50+. Color is Regency Fawn. Made in
Australia.
#1628 Angler ..................................................................................................................................................................................................$155
Sizes 67/8 through 8
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Akubra’s Sweatbands The leather sweatband is the only part of the hat that touches
the head, and thus is critical to comfort. Akubra uses roan leathers, full thickness sheepskin,
tanned to be soft and absorbent. The leather is reeded, that is, supported by a thin
impermeable strip of material with a thin plastic fibre encased in the edge. Reeding improves
the fit and comfort of the sweatband and inhibits transfer of perspiration from
the leather to the hat itself. Roan leather is also used in Akubra’s Hemp Range, a luxurious
feature not usually found in straw hats.
We have been distributing Akubra hats in North America since 1965. For more information,
or to find a hat store carrying Akubras near you, visit us at:
akubra-usa.com
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