TOOLS • MATERIALS • TRAINING • CONSULTING

Build Better Hats. Build a Stronger Hat Business.

Professional hat-making supplies, hands-on education and practical consulting for milliners, studios and emerging hat brands.

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FOR STARTUPS, STUDIOS & GROWING BRANDS

Turn Your Hat Idea Into a Working Business

Get experienced guidance on product development, materials, tools, workflow, studio setup and launch planning. We help you make practical decisions and avoid expensive mistakes.

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From first idea to working brand

  • Product & sourcing

    Choose the right felts, blocks, tools and production approach for the hats you want to sell.

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  • Studio systems

    Plan equipment, workflow, sizing and repeatable production standards for a professional operation.

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  • Launch & growth

    Clarify your offer, pricing, production capacity and next steps—from first sample to customer delivery.

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Learn. Build. Create Your Brand.

  • Learn

    Join a two-day group workshop, book private one-on-one training or plan a private group experience in Brooklyn.

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  • Build

    Shop professional felts, wooden blocks, tools and starter kits for your own hat-making practice or studio.

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  • Create Your Brand

    Explore ready-made cowboy and fedora styles, simple branding options and private-label production for your own collection.

    Create your own hat collection 

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Professional Felts

Professional western-weight felt capelines for hat makers and milliners. Shop pre-stiffened 70% rabbit fur and wool-blend hat bodies in a range of colors.

Most styles weigh 220 grams and have an approximately 12 cm brim. Bulk orders are available; contact Mad in Brooklyn for quantities and lead times.

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Wooden Hat Blocks

Professional wooden hat blocks for hat makers and milliners. Shop open-crown, fedora, cowboy, top-hat, teardrop, diamond, bolero/boater and specialty crown shapes in multiple sizes.

Designed for shaping felt and straw hats in the workshop. Need a complete setup, an uncommon size or a custom profile? Contact Mad in Brooklyn for recommendations and availability.

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Professional Hat-Making Tools

Professional millinery tools for blocking, shaping, measuring and finishing felt hats. Shop wooden tool sets, block spinners, die plates, rounding jacks, measuring tools, stiffener and workshop equipment.

Selected wooden tools are made to order. Review each product page for production time, included components and shipping details.

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Professional resources under one roof

  • Built for working hat makers

    Products, teaching and recommendations informed by real studio practice.

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  • Italian artisan expertise

    Carefully finished wooden blocks with clear production timing and customization options.

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  • Education that moves you forward

    Hands-on workshops and one-to-one guidance for technique, production and business decisions.

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Hat-Making Classes & Private Experiences

Hands-on hat-making classes in Brooklyn for beginners, developing makers, private students and groups. Learn blocking, shaping and finishing techniques with professional tools and materials.

Review each class listing for dates, format and booking details. Private and team-building options are available.

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Not Sure What You Need?

Tell us what you are making, your current setup and where you want to go. We will help you choose the right next step.

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