Akubra Hats Wholesale Catalog 2008

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1 ^ Akubra Hats Wholesale Catalog 2008

2 ^ North Creek Pky N, Suite 103 Bothell WA Tel. (800) Fax (800) David Morgan is a family owned and operated company which has been distributing Akubra hats here in North America since Our efficient no-frills organization brings you stock service of a wide range of Akubras at prices other brand names cannot match, in a quality they can only envy. We invite you to learn more about Akubra hats and our distribution services on the following pages, or online at. About Akubra Hats... pages 3 4 The Heritage Collection... pages 5 8 Pre-creased Standard Quality Akubra Hats... pages 9 17 The Lifestyle Collection... pages Open crown Standard Quality Akubra Hats... pages Hat Care and Sizing... page 25 Accessories... page 26 Ordering Information...page 27 Akubra is the only major hat company making fur felt hats from start to finish, beginning with the raw skins through all the processes of preparing the fur, forming the hood, dyeing, blocking and pouncing the hat to the final trimming. Their control of the entire process allows them to produce an exceptional quality of fur felt. The quality of Akubra s felt is attested to by the fact that they have no need for the colored powders used by many manufacturers to even out the color and hide flaws in the felt. We offer stock service on most of our more popular styles of hats. Those retailers taking full advantage of our in-stock service are selling more hats, and a wider range of styles and sizes, while keeping their inventory levels low. Our minimum order is just five hats and most orders are shipped within 48 hours. Our new lines and low sales volume hat styles are offered on a limited stock service basis. Most small orders can be filled, but we do not carry sufficient inventory to fill large or unexpected orders. Please contact us early if you anticipate a special promotion requiring large numbers of any of these styles. We do receive shipments from Akubra almost every month, but have a minimum four month lead time before receiving our orders. We also offer our fine braided leather hat bands and chin straps to our wholesale accounts carrying Akubra hats. These accessories make excellent add-on sales allowing your customers to individualize their hats.

3 Akubra Hats Akubra hats have been Australia s quality hats since the beginning of the 20 th century, ever since Arthur P. Stewart set up to make a hat to meet the needs of this bustling new colony. Australians in the earlier days, much like the Americans of the West, needed better hats than the usual, and, like the Americans, they had to make them for themselves. Akubra hats stood the test of life on the cattle stations and droving routes. Akubra hats still stand the test, not only in Australia, but throughout the world. You will see them wherever you travel. Akubra has an up-to-date plant, and a dedication to quality that comes only with an owneroperated company. Some of the distinctive features of Akubra hats are: Fur Felt The basic fur in a felt hat is the under-fur of rabbits, and the quality of this fur is a prime factor in the quality of the hat produced. Fur from wild rabbits gives the best quality. Akubra not only uses more wild rabbit fur in their hats than any other hat company, but also a better fur, as they cut their own fur from the skins, keeping control of quality of the hats from start to finish. Akubra produces four felt qualities. Their standard quality, with a worldwide reputation for durability, is offered in two finishes, the Imperial Quality, used in most of the standard hats we offer, and the Superfine Quality, used in the Aussie Slouch. The Sydney is made from a lighter weight felt, using a finer fur, with a finish similar to the Imperial Quality. Their premium quality, developed recently for the Heritage Collection, is very much in the Akubra tradition, a stronger, more dense felt for even greater durability, which also allows a finer pouncing for a superb finish. Pliofelt is the new pliable fur felt used in Akubra s Lifestyle Collection of packable hats. Reeded Leather Sweatbands The leather sweatband inside the hat is the only part which touches the head and hence is the key to a comfortable hat. Good leathers are breathable, soft and absorbent. In the best hats the leathers are reeded in order to conform better to the head. A reed, once a thin piece of rattan, but now commonly a thin plastic fibre, is encased in an impervious ribbon of oiled silk or synthetic material, and attached to the bottom of the leather. The ribbon helps to keep perspiration from staining the body of the hat. The reeded leather sweatbands used by Akubra are made of the finest roan sheepskin, specially tanned to ensure comfort. Great Australian Style These hats are genuine Akubras, made in Australia and built for durability. Australians spend a lot of time outdoors. To protect themselves from the harsh sunlight they wear hats as a matter of course, and they expect their hats to last. Australians give hats rough treatment fan the fire, water the dog, or gather the chooks eggs, an Akubra is expected to handle it all, day in day out, year in year out. You can sell Akubras with confidence, knowing their quality and style are top-notch.

4 We offer a range of Akubra styles and colors best suited for the North American market. Most styles are available in sizes 63/4 through 77/8 or 8. If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call or drop us an . We can recommend styles for your particular store or shop, and work with you if you have a special promotion. The Heritage Collection The Heritage Collection presents a line of premium quality hats developed by Akubra. The felt in these hats is made from a select blend of specially graded furs of rabbit and hare which permit a longer and more arduous shrinking process. This process develops 25% more shrinkage, producing a denser and stronger felt, which in turn provides the basis for a superb pounced finish. The leather for the sweatbands is tanned from selected skins, for an exceptional quality. The bands themselves are cut wider than normal to ensure the greatest comfort. The Heritage Collection hats are in all ways premium hats in the Akubra tradition, superb long lasting felt with outstanding leather sweatbands. The Heritage Collection styles we offer are shown on pages 5 through 8, Banjo Paterson Pre-creased Akubra Hats All our standard pre-creased Akubra fur felt hats have high quality reeded leather sweatbands, full linings, and chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. The fur felt is Akubra s Imperial Quality pure fur felt. See pages 9 through 17. Snowy River Akubra s Lifestyle Collection Akubra s Lifestyle Collection hats use Pliofelt, a soft, pliable, pure fur felt deveoloped specifically for crushable hats. The crowns are unlined with fabric sweatbands to allow the hats to be packed. See pages 18 through 19. Open Crown Akubra Hats Back when hat stores were common most hats were sold with open crowns. The crease, or bash, would be put in for the customer by the salesman at the time of purchase. These days almost all hats sold have pre-creased crowns. For those of you who still want to offer your customers an individualized bash, we offer a number of open crown hats from Akubra. Either you or your customer can shape the crown to suit your customer best, then, when the hat is damp from the rain, make any final adjustments and let the hat dry. See pages 20 through 24. Lifestyle Collection Crushable Hats Adventurer

5 Banjo Paterson Hat The Banjo Paterson from Akubra s Heritage Collection is a great style suitable for town or country wear. The pre-creased crown has a wide center crease with side dents in the front. The crown is 4 inches high at the front, 41/2 inches at the sides. The brim is 23/4 inches wide, raw edge. The striking hat band, 1/2 inch wide, is made from the skin of the Barramundi, one of Australia s fine food fishes found in the Condamine and other northern rivers of Australia. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Premium quality pure fur felt, fully lined. Made in Australia. Heritage Fawn Charcoal No Banjo Paterson: Premium quality pure fur felt Pre-creased center crease crown, 4 high at the front, 41/2" high at the sides, fully lined 23/4" brim, raw edge Barramundi leather band Premium reeded roan leather sweatband No chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Heritage Fawn (FWN), Charcoal (CHL)

6 Lawson Hat The Lawson from Akubra s Heritage Collection is a classic gentleman s sporting hat, great for fly fishing or field sports but equally at home in town. The precreased crown is 4 inches high at the front, 41/2 inches at the sides. The brim is 3 inches wide, bound edge, with a slight roll on the sides. The hat band is hand braided kangaroo leather, a flat eight strand braid with a distinctive center ridge. Premium quality pure fur felt, fully lined. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Dark Fawn Moss Green No Lawson: Premium quality pure fur felt Pre-creased center crease crown, 4" high at the front, 41/2" high at the sides, fully lined 3" brim, bound edge Hand braided leather band Premium reeded roan leather sweatband No chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Dark Fawn (FWN), Moss Green (GRN)

7 Lightning Ridge Hat The Lightning Ridge from Akubra s Heritage Collection is a classic hat in the best Australian tradition, a hat you can wear in the city or out in the field. The pre-creased crown is 41/2 inches high at the sides, the 3 inch raw-edge brim is tilted down in front and back. The neat leather band sports an opal (8 mm. oval triplet) on the side, as might suit the successful opal miner. Premium quality pure fur felt, fully lined. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Heritage Fawn Sand No Lightning Ridge: Premium quality pure fur felt Pre-creased center crease crown 4" high at the front, 41/2" high at the sides, fully lined 3" brim, raw edge Leather band with opal Premium reeded roan leather sweatband No chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Heritage Fawn (FWN), Sand (SND)

8 The Overlander Hat The Overlander from Akubra s Heritage Collection has the style and flair of the Australian outback, with a pinched telescope crown and rolled brim with front and back down. The hand braided leather band is done in six strands, with end fringe and braided keepers. The fully lined crown is about 4 inches high, raw-edge brim 31/4 inches wide. The reeded roan leather sweatband offers great comfort. Premium quality pure fur felt. Made in Australia. Dark Fawn Charcoal Sand No The Overlander: Premium quality pure fur felt Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 4 to peak of crown, fully lined 31/4" brim, raw edge Hand braided leather band Premium reeded roan leather sweatband No chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Dark Fawn (FWN), Charcoal (CHL), Sand (SND)

9 Angler Hat The Angler is a sporting hat, also suitable for casual or city use. It has a 3 inch 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. Made in Australia. Regency Fawn No Angler: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased center crease crown, 41/4" to peak, fully lined 3" brim, raw edge Barramundi leather band Chin strap hooks 3 eyelets for ventilation on each side of the crown Sizes 67/8 through 8 Color: Regency Fawn (FWN)

10 Cattleman Hat The Cattleman is the hat made by Akubra for the Australian Stockman s Hall of Fame, selected as the style typifying the hats used by the cattlemen in Australia. The Cattleman is appreciated by the working stockman because of the protection it gives against sun and rain for nose, ears, and back of the neck. This enduring Australian style a good choice for anyone spending time outdoors. It is pre-creased with a pinched telescope crown, eyeletted. The 31/4 inch bound edge brim is turned down in front and back. Imperial Quality pure fur felt, fully lined, with hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap, double round ornamental band with brass fittings. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Fawn Medium Gray Dark Brown Black No Cattleman: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 4 inches to peak of crown, fully lined 31/4 brim, bound edge Double round ornamental band Chin strap hooks 3 horizontal eyelets for ventilation on each side of the crown Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Fawn (FWN), Medium Gray (GRY), Dark Brown (BRN), Black (BLK) 10

11 Coober Pedy Hat The Coober Pedy by Akubra is popular for both city and country wear. The 31/4 inch brim, tilted down in front and back for protection from sun or rain, is dinkum Aussie. The pre-creased crown is 4 inches high at the front, 41/2 inches at the sides, eyeletted and fully lined, with a 1/2 inch ribbon band. There are chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. The pure fur felt is Akubra s Imperial Quality. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Fawn Black Moss Green No Coober Pedy: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased center crease crown, 4" high at the front, 41/2" high at the sides, fully lined 31/4" brim, bound edge 1/2" ribbon band Chin strap hooks 3 eyelets for ventilation on each side of the crown Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Fawn (FWN), Black (BLK), Moss Green (GRN) 11

12 Kiandra Hat The Kiandra, a town and country hat, is named for a town in the Kosciusko National Park in New South Wales. The crown, about 4 inches high at the front, 41/2 inches at the sides, has a center crease with front pinch. The hat has a 3 inch raw edge brim with rolled sides, down in front and rear. Imperial Quality, pure fur felt. It is fully lined, with chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. Reeded roan leather sweatband. The ornamental leather band has a braided overlay in the center, bronze Akubra nameplate. Made in Australia. Dark Fawn Black Sand No Kiandra: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased center crease crown, 4" high at the front, 41/2" high at the sides, fully lined 3" brim, raw edge Ornamental band with braided overlay Chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Dark Fawn (FWN), Black (BLK), Sand (SND) 12

13 Pilbara Hat The Pilbara has a high crown and wide brim to give outstanding protection from the sun. The raw-edge brim is 35/8 inches wide and the precreased crown is 43/4 inches high at the front, 51/4 inches high at the sides, eyeletted and fully lined. The pure fur felt is Akubra s Imperial Quality. The attached ornamental band has bronze fittings. The band may be removed if you wish to replace it with a hand braided kangaroo or horse hair band. There are chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Regency Fawn Black No Pilbara: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased center crease crown, 43/4" high at the front, 51/4" high at the sides, fully lined 35/8" brim, raw edge Ornamental band with brass fittings Chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 73/4 Colors: Regency Fawn (REG), Black (BLK) 13

14 Snowy River The Snowy River is a pre-creased stockman s hat from Akubra. It has a pinched telescope crown and a brim with rolled sides with front and back turned down. This enduring outback style may be worn over the eyes or well back on the head in typical Australian fashion. The brim is 31/4 inches wide, raw edge. Imperial Quality pure fur felt, fully lined, with chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap, leather ornamental band. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Black Fawn Medium Gray No Snowy River: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 4" to peak of crown, fully lined 31/4" brim, raw edge Leather ornamental band with sueded insert Chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 81/8 Colors: Black (BLK) Fawn (FWN) Medium Gray (GRY) 14

15 Stockman Hat The Stockman, one of Akubra s most popular hats in Australia, is similar to the Snowy River in shape but has a more moderate brim. This hat gives good protection from sun and rain in the country or in the city, appealing to women as well as men. Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 23/4 inch raw edge brim. Imperial Quality pure fur felt, narrow ribbon band, fully lined, with chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Fawn Black No Stockman: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 4 inches to peak of crown, fully lined 23/4 brim, raw edge 1/2 ribbon band Chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 77/8 Colors: Fawn (FWN), Black (BLK) 15

16 Territory Hat This wide brimmed hat offers outstanding protection from harsh sun or heavy rain. It is named for the Northern Territory, Australia s Top End, with its vast stretches of hot dry desert and its wet tropical jungles. The brim is 4 inches wide, tilted down in front and back. The pre-creased pinch telescope crown is 4 inches high, with two large eyelets on each side. Imperial Quality pure fur felt, fully lined, with hooks set inside the crown to secure a chin strap. The leather hat band is stamped with an attractive design and there is a reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Fawn Sand No Territory: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 4" to peak, fully lined 4" brim, raw edge Ornamental band Chin strap hooks 2 large eyelets for ventilation on each side of the crown Sizes 7 through 8 Colors: Fawn (FWN), Sand (SND) 16

17 The Boss Hat The Boss is a hat that shows the on-going love affair between Australia and America a happy melding of rolled up sides, downswept front and back brim and tapered open telescope crown. The raw-edge brim is 31/2 inches wide and the precreased crown is 4 inches high, fully lined, in Akubra s Imperial Quality pure fur felt. It has a brass-studded leather band. There are chin strap hooks set inside the crown for easy attachment of a chin strap. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Very Dark Brown Sand Black No The Boss: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Pre-creased open telescope crown, 4 inches to peak of crown, fully lined 31/2" brim, raw edge Brass-studded leather band Chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 77/8 Colors: Very Dark Brown (BRN), Sand (SND), Black (BLK) 17

18 Casual Hat The Casual is a light-weight Fedora shape in Akubra s Lifestyle Collection of pure fur Pliofelt packable hats. The pre-creased crown is 41/4 inches at the front, with a long center dent and two small side dents at the front. The raw-edge brim is 23/8 inches wide. It has a matching 1 inch grosgrain ribbon band. Crown is unlined with a fabric sweatband. Made in Australia. Carbon Gray No Casual: Pliofelt crushable pure fur felt Pre-creased center crease crown, 41/4" high at front, 41/2" high at the sides, unlined 23/8" brim, raw edge 1" grosgrain ribbon band Fabric sweatband No chin strap hooks Akubra s Lifestyle Collection Crushable Sizes 7 through 75/8 Color: Carbon Gray (GRY) Lifestyle Collection Crushable Hats 18

19 Traveller Hat The Traveller is the Akubra to accompany you on your travels. It is the no-worries hat put it in your bag or briefcase, or in the overhead bin in the airplane. It is made in Akubra s new Pliofelt, a pliable pure fur felt. The crown is 43/8 inches high, the welted brim with memory insert 3 inches wide. The 5/16 inch ornamental band has a brass buckle. The crown is unlined with a fabric band to allow the hat to be packed. There are hooks set inside for easy attachment of a chin strap. The Traveller conforms readily to your head shape on the first wearing. Made in Australia. Regency Fawn No Traveller: Pliofelt crushable pure fur felt Pre-creased pinched telescope crown, 43/8" to peak, unlined 3" brim, welted edge Ornamental band Fabric sweatband Chin strap hooks Akubra s Lifestyle Collection Crushable Sizes 67/8 through 75/8 Color: Regency Fawn (REG) Lifestyle Collection Crushable Hats 19

20 Adventurer Hat The Adventurer is our newest fedora, in the same general shape, style and color as the fedora worn by Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones movies. The open crown is 51/2 inches, the raw edge brim is 31/8 inches on the front and back, 23/4 inches on the sides. It is made in Akubra s Imperial Quality fur felt in a mid brown color. It is finished with a matching 11/2 inch grosgrain ribbon band. Fully lined, with a reeded roan leather sweatband. This is a durable hat that will stand up to long-term hard use. Made in Australia. Mid Brown No Adventurer: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Open Crown, 51/2" to top, fully lined Raw edge brim, 31/8 front and back, 23/4 at the sides 11/2" grosgrain ribbon band No chin strap hooks The Adventurer is the same general shape, style and color as the fedora worn by Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones movies. Sizes 7 through 8 Color: Mid Brown (BRN) Open Crown Hat 20

21 Aussie Slouch Hat The Aussie Slouch Hat, one side turned up against the crown, has gained worldwide recognition. Akubra has made these hats for the Australian Army for over ninety years. Proven in the toughest of desert and jungle conditions by Australia s fighting men, the Slouch Hat enjoys an unequaled reputation for rugged quality. The dash and vigor of the Aussie Slouch Hat is appreciated by both men and women who enjoy the outdoors. Worn with the distinctive puggaree, or custom trimmed with a braided kangaroo band, it retains the characteristic jaunty air of assurance. The Aussie Slouch by Akubra is the authentic full-quality military hat, pure fur felt, Superfine Quality, brass clip and loop to hold the brim, complete with puggaree and chin strap. The color is regulation British Khaki. The brim is 31/2 inches wide, bound edge. 51/2 inch open crown, unlined. Reeded roan leather sweatband. Made in Australia. Khaki Open Crown Hat No Slouch: Authentic Australian military hat, made to full army specification Pure fur felt Akubra s Superfine Quality Open Crown, 51/2" to top, unlined 31/2" brim, bound edge Puggaree and chin strap included Brass clip to hold the brim Chin strap hooks 2 horizontal eyelets for ventilation on each side of crown, set rather high, a little above the turned up brim Sizes 63/4 through 77/8 Color: Regulation Khaki (KHK) 21

22 Bushman Hat The Bushman is the traditional Australian stockman s hat, worn in the outback since the turn of the century. It was one of Akubra s first hats, and is still as well suited to the modern stockman as it was to the old-time bushie. Ranchers, sportsmen, campers and hunters will enjoy the simple straightforward style and practical comfort of the Bushman. The Bushman is made in Akubra s Imperial Quality pure fur felt, fully lined, with chin strap hooks. Reeded roan leather sweatband. The brim is 31/4 inches wide, bound edge. The brim snaps down in front to better shade the eyes. It is supplied with a half inch ribbon band. 51/2 inch open crown. The color is Nullarbor Tan, named after the great Nullarbor Plain of Western Australia. Made in Australia. Nullarbor Tan No Bushman: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Open Crown, 51/2" to top, fully lined 31/4" snap brim, bound edge 1/2" ribbon band Chin strap hooks Sizes 67/8 through 77/8 Color: Nullabor Tan (TAN) Open Crown Hat 22

23 Squatter Hat The Squatter, a classic Australian town and country hat, takes its name from the men who took up large blocks of pastoral land in the outback under government license when Australia was first settled. These large landowners were often the rich and influential men of the district and the Squatter, made by Akubra, reflects a little of this life style. The brim is 3 inches wide, bound edge, and may be worn snapped down in front or as a drop brim down all around. Imperial Quality pure fur felt, 11/4 inch ribbon band, fully lined, with chin strap hooks set inside the crown for attachment of a chin strap. Reeded roan leather sweatband. 51/4 inch open crown. Made in Australia. Fawn Black Moonstone Open Crown Hat No Squatter: Pure fur felt Akubra s Imperial Quality Open Crown, 51/4 to top, fully lined 3 drop brim, bound edge 11/4 grosgrain ribbon band Chin strap hooks Sizes 7 through 77/8 Colors: Fawn (FWN), Black (BLK), Moonstone (a mid gray) (GRY) 23

24 Sydney Hat The Sydney, named after Australia s largest city, is a Fedora in a quality soft felt specifically designed for this style. This is a true city hat you will enjoy wearing anywhere. In the classic Fedora shape, it is supplied with an open crown and a 1 inch ribbon band. It is usually worn with a simple lengthwise center crease and the front of the brim snapped down as popularized in the 1888 play by V. Sardou. The fur felt is a lighter weight felt, using a special selection of finer fur, but otherwise similar to Akubra s Imperial Quality felt. Fully lined, with a 21/2 inch brim, raw edge, and a reeded roan sweatband, the Sydney is an extremely comfortable hat from the first wearing. 51/2 inch open crown. Made in Australia. Regency Fawn Charcoal No Sydney: Pure fur felt Open Crown, 51/2" to top, fully lined 21/2" brim, raw edge 1 grosgrain ribbon band No chin strap hooks Sizes 63/4 through 8 Colors: Regency Fawn (REG), Charcoal (CHL) 24

25 Hat Sizes Heads come in a wide range of sizes, and so do Akubras. A hat size chart, including conversions to metric sizes, is given below. Circumference of head where hat brim sits: Inches 211/8 211/2 217/8 221/4 225/ /2 237/8 241/4 245/ /2 Hat Size 63/4 67/8 7 71/8 71/4 73/8 71/2 75/8 73/4* 77/8* 8* 81/8* Metric Size 54* 55* * 63* 64* 64* * Some sizes are not available in all styles. Please check individual hat descriptions. Wearing and Caring for Akubras Akubra Hats are made to be worn by active outdoorspeople. They are made to give full satisfaction during years of service, through sun and rain. There is no need to baby an Akubra, but if you treat it with understanding, it will look better and last longer. Do not pick up any 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 of the brim. Rain or sun do not harm a pure fur felt hat. 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 wet felt as well as the leather sweatband. 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 properly shaped before drying. Do not leave a hat standing flat on its brim, as this will distort the brim. Never put a hat on the back ledge of a car or truck in the sun, as heat will shrink and damage the leather sweatband. 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 redwood 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, regular use of the stretcher will be beneficial. Three sizes are carried to fit a range of hat sizes. For a long oval we suggest using one size smaller. Made in USA. No Felt Tape This felt tape can be placed under the sweatband to help fit in-between sizes. It may be cut to size to properly pad-out the hat. There is no adhesive to inhibit transpiration. Sold in rolls of 100 feet. 25

26 Braided Hat bands and Chin Straps Fine quality braided kangaroo hat bands and chin straps add a special touch to your hat. These bands, our own production, are adjustable in size, and are available in Natural Tan or Black. The natural tan darkens with sunlight. All widths are approximate. These accessories, only available to our wholesale accounts carrying Akubra hats, make excellent add-on sales allowing your customers to individualize their hats. No. 853 Hat Band, 10 plait This simple plait of 10 strands will complement any hat. 1 inch wide, 10 plait. Shown on the No Coober Pedy. No. 856 Hat Band, 6 plait A simple six strand braid is used in this band. Width is approximately 1/2 inch. Shown on the No Stockman. No. 839 Fancy Edge Hat Band This braided band has a fancy edge. 7/8 inch wide, 8 plait. Shown on the No Coober Pedy. No. 885 Doubled Round Hat Band This neat conservative band is formed of a doubled 4-plait round braid in kangaroo, with two sliding knots for adjustment. 3/8 inch wide. Shown on the No Snowy River. No. 859 Ridge Braid Hat Band A ridge is braided down the center of this band in an old Australian style. 1/2 inch wide, 8 plait. Shown on the No Snowy River. No. 835 Two Tone Hat Band This hat band is in a fancy black and tan braid recalled by one of the older Australian whipmakers. The band is available with either natural tan or black edges. 7/8 inch wide, 10 plait. Shown on the No Snowy River (tan edge). No. 869 Chin Strap, 4 plait The 4 plait Chin Strap has two flat ends to attach to the hat s chin strap hooks and a sliding knot. Shown on the No Cattleman with the No. 869 Fancy Edge Hat Band. 26

27 ^ North Creek Pky N, Suite 103 Bothell WA Tel. (800) Fax (800) Ordering Information David Morgan is a family owned and operated company which has been distributing Akubra hats in North America since Our efficient no-frills organization brings you stock service of a wide range of Akubras at prices other brand names cannot match, for quality they envy. Our minimum order is five hats. Fill-in orders to existing accounts for less than five hats will carry a handling charge of $ You may order by phone, fax or mail. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours. We do our best to fill all orders from stock. However, if we are unable to fill your order we will let you know and, unless specifically asked by you, will cancel orders we cannot fill immediately. Pricing: We require our retailers to maintain minimum pricing levels within 5% of the recommended retail price (RRP). Retailers offering value added services such as custom fitting, shaping and accessorizing will find it easy to successfully maintain even higher margins. New Accounts: Please include three trade references and a bank reference. First orders must be paid with the order, or paid C.O.D. Shipping: We ship by United Parcel or USPS with the hats nested to minimize your shipping costs. Wholesale shipments are made Tuesday through Friday. Please allow at least two days for shipment of larger orders. Payment Terms: Net 30 days, no discounts allowed, F.O.B. Bothell, Washington. Overdue accounts are subject to a monthly service charge of 1.5% (18% per annum). We will not process orders on any account over 30 days past due. Please pay from invoices. Statements are sent upon request only. Hours: We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. We are closed major holidays. Phone us at with your order. Our fax ( ) is available to take your orders 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. If calling from the greater Seattle area, Canada or abroad, our phone number is (425) and our fax number is (425) Our address is inquiry@. Make a Strong Akubra Statement With each Akubra hat we are enclosing a small Akubra tag giving care instructions. We suggest you place this tag on the outside of each Akubra you display to reinforce your Akubra statement. The back of the tag leaves room for you to add your company name and address. Don t forget to tuck the tag inside the leather sweatband when you sell the hat so your customers can send their friends and admirers to you for Akubras! 27