Felted hats

What is it, a modern felted hat, and is it worth giving preference to it in the autumn-winter period? Recently, the felting craze swept the whole world. One well-known product made of felt will be called by every resident of Russia - these are, of course, felt boots. But modern designers and craftsmen create from felt toys and clothing, all kinds of stoles, capes, shawls and hats.

Among nonwovens, felt and felt should be distinguished, although both of these materials are similar. Felt can be either natural from down of rabbits and goats, or from synthetic fibers. Felt in comparison with felt more plastic, soft and light material. Although these characteristics are more related to felt and felt factory production. Craftsmen, hands woven, create felt of varying density and thickness from translucent cobwebs to fabrics a few centimeters thick.

An important feature of hats made of felt is the use in the manufacture of exclusively natural materials. since only 100% sheep wool is felable. In such a hat is not hot in the room and not cold in the cold. So it does not need to be removed in public transport or in a store, which will allow you to save your hair and the planned image as a whole. Felt is an excellent thermostat that does not let moisture in, but absorbs it like a sponge. Felted hat is not afraid of snow, is not blown in the wind. At the same time, the cap is light, it can be rolled up and put into a purse, without fear of spoiling.

Most often you can find felt fur caps. Stylized owls and foxes, raccoons and cats will be an excellent complement to the youth informal wardrobe or will provide mother and baby on the playground if the choice falls on the family look. Funny ears, horns and faces will appeal to children, adolescents, anime lovers, as well as cheer up everyone who treats fashion and to himself with humor.

Beanie hats are made of thinner felt. The folds on the caps are not draped, but are created by the master in the process of felting. The trend of the coming season is bini with a lowered crown, which look more voluminous compared to the classical model, which is important when forming the silhouette as a whole. Indeed, in a tight hat, the head may seem disproportionately small in relation to a figure in voluminous outer clothing. Felted beanie, tender, feminine, warm, suitable for a fur coat and winter coat, quilted or wool. Designers offer to combine them with stoles and shawls of thinner felt of the same color as the hat.

Felt hats as art objects! There is where to roam the fantasy of masters. Indeed, in the felt technique it is possible to create not only on the plane, but also in three-dimensional space. Caps turn into volumetric flowers on the head, fields, meadows, waves ... These things are unique and even if desired, the author is unlikely to be able to create an exact copy.

Often, felting masters - feltmakers - create a one-of-a-kind canvas mixing textures, textures and colors as an artist paints oil on canvas. The result will not leave anyone indifferent. A hat - an art object will suit a truly creative and courageous nature, will successfully fit into the style of boho.

If you want to express your own ideas in an unusual hat, you can make an order to the master and jointly work out a project that will be realized by a professional. Or make a hat with your own hands using wet felting.To do this, you will need wool, water, soap and ... hands that are laid out, and then rub for a long time, stroking the wool for a minute. Perhaps the process itself will entice you, for it’s not for nothing that this kind of needlework has so many fans and admirers at the moment.

Felt hats and caps will be very popular in the coming season. A large variety of nonwoven headdresses is presented on the podium: berets and bowlers, Fedor’s hats and Cloche hats. Preference should be given to soft shades - lilac, gray, saturated blue. Felt hats decorated with luxurious embroidery, metal rivets, volumetric abstractions from yarn look very impressive.

The favorite headdress of Parisian women - takes also can be made in the technique of felting. This model of a headdress often appears in the collections of famous designers and promises to be back in fashion for a long time. The beret is suitable for girls of a fragile build with elegant features. The models of berets that are relevant for the upcoming season are made in pastel colors - beige, light gray, pale pink and turquoise.

Felted hats need to be worn without fear of washing! The lightness and tenderness of felt hats creates a false impression of their fragility and fragility. This is an illusion. With proper care, high-quality felt will last you a long time and retain their original appearance.

If the felt hat gets a little dirty, try cleaning the dirty stain with a dry brush.and then wipe with a damp cloth or wet sponge. For felted products, only a delicate hand wash in water with a temperature of 30-40 ° C is suitable. You can use special gels for washing wool containing lanolin such as weasel, Dreft, or you can use hair shampoo. It is rarely necessary to wash the woolen clothes - it is enough to leave the cap in warm water for 1-2 hours, and then rinse well.

Wring out the cap is better using a towel. Next, still wet hat, you need to give the original shape, straighten it with your hands and put it on your head. It is better if for this purpose you use a head a size or two more than your own, since the wool products have a significant shrinkage during drying. After that, the cap can be completely dried on a three-liter jar or a hat blank, if there is one.

• A bright beanie with a gradient of color from light gray to mustard yellow perfectly combines with a large knit scarf and an oversized coat. In general, we see a light, youth image in the style of boho-chic, which is perfect for urban walks.

• Actual this season takes the color of cocoa with milk looks elegant in a monochrome set. A great example of the fact that felted things are perfectly combined with each other without creating brute force.

• Caps that will set the mood for a family photo shoot. The family look of the mum-fox and the bull-son can be used both for home fairy-tale performances and for the matinee in kindergarten.

• To impress and be noticed enough little black dress and ... original accessories. Pastel shades of pink, blue and turquoise underline the exquisite fantasy shape of the cape and felt-cap.