As winter continues to roll in and the weather gets colder we thought we would dedicate this weeks blog to why wearing a hat (whether that be trilby, beanie or fedora) in winter can be beneficial. It is important for humans, like any mammal, to stay warm in order to function. While our hands and feet may get cold from time to time it is essential that we keep our essential organs warm and safe (heart, liver, kidneys and you guessed it … your brain)The head (the master behind it all), is incredibly important to protect in the cooler months because our heads loose majority of our body heat and is not great at adjusting the blood flow to keep...
Welcome back to our blog, this week due to popular demand will be looking into and discussing environmentally friendly alternatives to mothballs. Mothballs are often made from chemicals such as naphthalene or para-dichlorobenzene which unleash toxins into the air that kill bugs and other critters. But don’t stress, there are many other alternatives to mothballs that are eco friendly and do not include any harmful toxins.So, without further ado, here are our top tips on what to use as a replacement moth balls. Lavender - whether it be dried in a satchel or lavender in soap form, lavender is a perfect replacement for mothballs as it smells pleasant and has bug repellent qualities when used for storage purposes. Mint – the...
Our hat store is located in Australia and with that comes experiencing some of the highest UV radiation in the world. Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) is invisible and is a natural energy that is produced by the sun. UV damages the DNA in skin cells and is cumulative, that being that your skin cancer risk increases overtime (alongside your risk for eye damage, wrinkles and various tumours). It comes in two types; UVA and UVB.UVA: is associated with skin agingUVB: is associated with skin burning due to the shorter wavelengths than the former The cancer council has outlined that...
How you store your hats is one of the most influential factors into how long your hat’s life will last (and we, like you, want those hats to last as long as possible!). Here are our tips and tricks when it comes to ensuring the longevity of your favourite belongings. Keep them out of direct sunlight - When storing them, make sure they are not in constant direct sunlight. This is due to the fact that extended periods of sun exposure can cause various fabrics to fade. If you have no choice other than having them in a heavily lit room you should try and cover them with some fabric or other dense material to reduce the damage as much as...
How to keep, preserve and clean a Wool Felt Hat using the handwash technique. Our first official, non-introductory blog (Yay!). We know you love your hats as much as we do and so this is why over the next few weeks we will be highlighting many tips and tricks when it comes to all things hats to make sure that you have a better overall customer journey with us and so your hats stay apart of the family for longer. So, without further adieu, this is how to handwash your hat – the right way. There is nothing worse than coming home after a long day, opening the car door and your hat falling into the dirt, or even...