Bittner Hat Feather Spray - Brown & Rust

A handmade feather spray from Bad Ischl, to give any felt hat a finishing touch.

This feather spray comes from the Bittner hat workshop in Bad Ischl, Austria, where the family has made hats since 1862. It is made to sit in the band of a felt hat.

Two long feathers in brown and cream frame a dark feather with a white patch. In front sit fine feathers in rust, orange and red, and soft speckled brown down at the base. The stem is wrapped in black, so it slides neatly under a hat band.

How to wear it

Tuck the stem under the band of an olive, green or brown felt hat, at the side. The warm rust and brown tones go well with loden, tweed and autumn colours.

Product Details

• Brand: Bittner, Bad Ischl, Austria (since 1862)
• Type: Feather spray (Federgesteck) for hats
• Colours: Brown, cream, rust, orange and red
• Stem: Wrapped in black

Field Notes

How do I attach a feather spray to a hat?

Slide the wrapped stem in under the hat band, at the side of the hat, and push it in until the feathers sit close to the crown. The band holds it in place. Turn the spray a little until the feathers follow the line of the hat.

How do I take care of hat feathers?

Keep them dry and away from strong heat. If the feathers get out of shape, smooth them gently with your fingers from the stem towards the tip. When the spray is not on a hat, store it lying flat in a box so the feathers are not pressed.