The CARBÓN project was born from the desire to rescue and repurpose the wonderful yet aged and imperfect felt used in hats from the first half of the 20th century. For some time now, we have been sourcing felt from vintage hats found in antiqu
Repurposed fur felt from antique hats. This approach stems from our commitment to reuse what already exists and to reduce the overproduction of textiles on our fragile, overburdened planet. #repurposed #reuse #reuseandrecycle #vintagehats #vintagef
In many cases, despite confirming that the repurposed felt of the vintage hats is of exceptional quality, the hats have suffered the inevitable ravages of time and wear, leaving them with marks, damage, and flaws too prominent to use the material as
How can we conceal, mask, or alternatively, highlight and even enhance that worn, deteriorated look? When soap and water are no longer enough, fire emerges as a radical yet fitting solution. Fire becomes a transformative tool, creating a unifying and
Burning is not new to hat-making. In traditional hat craftsmanship, after sanding the felt, residual lint must be removed. The classic solution involves lightly spraying the hat's surface with alcohol and then briefly igniting it with a match for no
We embrace fire as a profound act of catharsis, not a mere cleanup step. Using a blowtorch, we ignite the upcycled felt's surface until it bubbles and scars. The texture changes, and the material gains a quality reminiscent of suede that has been w
Through a careful process of rehydration with selected substances, this newly charred, dry, and rigid material is softened and transformed into a supple, elastic texture with a raw and rugged appearance. The result evokes the weathered skin of an o