Drab Wool Slouch Hats

[D.H. Hill]

Gentlemen,
Does anyone know a good place to get 100% wool drab (or at least drab-colored) slouches? I know other types of fur such as are used by the high-end hatters make a higher-quality hat that lasts longer, but would be interested in replicating a domestic produced rebel hat. (Modern bands, ribbons, &c. can be replaced)

Thank you,
D.H.

 

[D.H. Hill]

If nobody knows a good source for wool hats, I have a different question.
Is "Clearwater Hats" still in business? Their website seems to not to have been updated in a while...
If so, is the quality good? What felt type is used? What colours are available?

I don't really need a hat at the moment, but my current is starting to show wear so eventually will have to be replaced.

Thank you,
D.H.

 

[johan_steele]

Go with Tim Bender he's priceless. Another option is Dirty Billy. I would hope Clearwater is still around but I don't know.

 

[FrenchZouave]

Nick Sekela makes a great Jean Wool slouch in two colors. Mine is the Tan Jean. Excellent quality. Worth every penny.

njsekela.com

 

[Malingerer]

Gentlemen,
Does anyone know a good place to get 100% wool drab (or at least drab-colored) slouches? I know other types of fur such as are used by the high-end hatters make a higher-quality hat that lasts longer, but would be interested in replicating a domestic produced rebel hat. (Modern bands, ribbons, &c. can be replaced)

Thank you,
D.H.

I would look at Tim Bender's "bowler crown" in "Sahara" - comes pretty close to drab. Check with Dave Hunter for absolute surety.

 

[unicornforge]

I have two from Dirty Billy. It's difficult to find hats in my size, so it is nice to stop in to his shop and find a hat that fits right.

 

[D.H. Hill]

Thank you gentlemen.

 

[Chattahooch33]

I will third Tim Bender. I have purchased several from him and they are top notch.

 

[Phiip McBride]

I've bought hats for myself and two sons from Clearwater, Tim Bender, and Dirty Billy. All are great suppliers to our hobby. It'd be hard to recommend one over another. I saw Clearwater in a sutler tent at the Pea Ridge reenactment in northern Arkansas, last September. They appeared to be going strong. The hat I'm wearing in my little thumbnail image here is a Clearwater tan.