Thanks Bill - I just ordered some.
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Fedora Hat storage
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I would be careful of blowing hot air so close to the hats. Maybe farther away on the way
WonkyBloke
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As the hats are starting to accumulate, I'm now faced with the dilemma of storing them all in good condition. As a stop gap, I've been using pedal bin liners, but these won't let the hats breathe, and may potentially lead to mould issues long term. I'm not overly concerned about caps, as they can all live in a drawer. As to the brimmed hats, would cotton pillowcases make for good enough dust bags? (I'll not be going the box route, as they'd probably cost more than the contents 
) Are there other breathable bag options that I'm unaware of, or reasons to not use any cotton bag?
For reference, I have two leather hats, two wool felt, and four cotton, that I'm looking for simple storage issues for.
) Are there other breathable bag options that I'm unaware of, or reasons to not use any cotton bag?For reference, I have two leather hats, two wool felt, and four cotton, that I'm looking for simple storage issues for.
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As the hats are starting to accumulate, I'm now faced with the dilemma of storing them all in good condition. As a stop gap, I've been using pedal bin liners, but these won't let the hats breathe, and may potentially lead to mould issues long term. I'm not overly concerned about caps, as they can all live in a drawer. As to the brimmed hats, would cotton pillowcases make for good enough dust bags? (I'll not be going the box route, as they'd probably cost more than the contents
For reference, I have two leather hats, two wool felt, and four cotton, that I'm looking for simple storage issues for.
Many of us store hats in plastic of some sort. Moths are much more of a threat than mold, particularly if you let the hat dry naturally before you put it in a bag.
It’s not a big deal, but on this forum we try to attach new posts to old threads of a related or similar topic. I know some other forums don’t like old threads to be resurrected, but here it’s the preferred way. We also have an Ask a Question, Get and Answer thread for questions that don’t fit neatly into another existing thread. Like I said, it’s not a big deal, it’s just the way this forum works. Keep your hat collection growing and feel free to ask questions and contribute to the forum!
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Excellent! Thanks Eric. I thought there must be as larger thread somewhere. I had done a forum search, but not found anything longer than two or three pages.
To be honest, I did look at other threads first, but thought the idea may warrant it's own discussion. However, I hadn't stumbled across the thread that Eric just linked to though.
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Do not forget plastic hat protectors.
Cheers, Eric-
Cheers, Eric-
Rmccamey
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A recent find at The Container Store (Texas, USA). A sturdy, hat-worthy storage box measuring 16X12X10 outside, plenty large enough for most fedoras and homburgs and some westerns. Unlike the thin, collapsible boxes I previously purchased at TCS, these are well-made with a "solid" feel. These boxes have very much the thickness and construction of modern HATCO hat boxes. For $4.99, I think they make a great hat box for general hat storing duties. You will need to make "hat ovals" for inside the box, but most of us do that with cardboard or heavy construction paper. They did not have a product name or number, so I included a pic of the bar code.
drmaxtejeda
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My last -I solemnly swear- hat safe was delivered and asembled today.
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Last? Hahahahaha ...
They are nicely done Max. I hope one is never put to the test, but if a burglar cracks one open I would like to see the look on their face when they see shelves of hats. How do you say "WTF?" in Spanish?
drmaxtejeda
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Hahaha. Mmmm.... can't say it here...
DaveProc
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I found the new hat storage I need!! Crouch & Fitzgerld hat trunk1916
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I won this hat storage container at auction … then found out I didn’t .
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It's too darn bad you got burned on that deal @BobHufford
drmaxtejeda
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That is very interesting, Bob!
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It could be yours (if still available). I would bypass the auction folks and reach out to the owners.
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drmaxtejeda
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Thanks, Bob! It would be complicated to haul it to Mexico, thougg.
