How is the wool shaping hat processed and made?

The term "woolen shaping hat" has many variations--felt hat, jazz hat, shaping hat, woolen top hat factory. These hats may appear sleek and stylish to us in everyday life, but many are unaware of the process that shapes them into perfection. Today's editor reveals the tools used to create everyday shaping hats.

Mold materials are typically aluminum, and the wool hat blank is once-formed and pressed into shape at high temperatures. Then, skilled workers use scissors to trim away the excess material around the edges, essentially shaping the hat. Such felt hats usually feature decorations, often a band or a flower embellishment. This gives the entire hat a very attractive and natural appearance.