Velour felt and lthe melusine felt
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Velvet felt is, much like cashmere for a jumper, soft to the touch. It is also flattering to the face thanks to its velvety appearance which reflects onto the face. A hat made from this material is, llightweight and waterproof.
Melusine felt is a long-haired, soft felt. As a result, What A hat made of Melusine felt is soft to the touch. Its appearance is similar to fur. It is extremely flattering to the face. This soft material is also waterproof.
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To maintain velvet and angora felts, they should be regularly brushed with a clothes brush. , to remove any dust and to raise the pile.
Indeed, brushing allows the hat to regain its lustre and shine.
During the summer season, it will be best to store it in your pretty hat box from MFD. It will be better protected than on your coat rack.
Over time, the finish that gives it a certain degree of stiffness may wear off due to temperature changes in your maison. The hat box offers the best protection. The hats on the Maison FD can be restored if necessary. The high quality of the material used allowss to be able to «revive» it despite the years.
The headband (the grosgrain ribbon that is placed inside according to your measurements) can be protected, if you wear a lot of makeup, by a protective plaster that you can find at the chemist's. It allows for removalreasily without leaving any sticky residue on the tape. Be careful when it is very hot and your forehead is also hot, it may peel off.
You can also occasionally remove the headstock with a bit of methylated spirit.
The MFD can, if you wish, for your favourite and regularly worn hat, carry out the changing and renewal of its ribbon.
Banana Fibre:
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The banana fibre It is supple, very fine with a pearlescent sheen. This material is natural, eco-responsible, and of very high quality.
This fibre, which comes from banana trees, is often left to rot on the ground or burnt. However, thanks to the circular economy, it is purified and fed, fibre by fibre, into old looms. The result of this painstaking work is this exquisite, linen-like fabric. Furthermore, thanks to this new opportunity, many women have been able to gain their independence and support themselves. Finally, once it arrives, the fabric is delicately dyed by hand. It is then shaped and moulded under the designer’s skilful fingers. In the creations – hats, headdresses and bags – bearing the Maison Fabienne Delvigne label, you will very often find this slightly pearlescent raw material, a symbiosis of nature, humanity and art.
Would you like to know more? We invite you to read our article « Banana fibre, a noble material »on our website.
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It may be the case that, over time, the finish on the hat may fade due to temperature changes in your maison. The hat box offers the best protection. Hats from the Maison FD range can be returnede in good condition if needed. The best way to keep it will be in your lovely hat box gifted by the MFD.
If there are foundation stains, or Make-up or other marks, you can always try to gently remove them with methylated spirits on a small, clean white cloth. It's best to test in an inconspicuous corner of the hat first.
Parabuntal
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The parachuting is a stiff plant fibre originating from the Philippines. This fibre comes from a shrub from which the fibres are extracted from the pith of the trunk using tweezers. They are then woven one by one. It is a painstaking weaving process that can take over a year to produce a wide-brimmed hat. This craftsmanship is passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, this exquisite material is no longer produced. La Maison Fabienne Delvigne is fortunate enough to still have a few items made from it. It is with immense honour that she works with this exceptional material.
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It may be the case that, over time, the finish on the hat may fade due to temperature changes in your maison. The hat box offers the best protection. Hats from the Maison FD range can be returnede in good condition if necessary. The ideal would be to keep it in your pretty hat box gifted by MFD.
If there are foundation stains, or make-up or otherwise, you can always try gently removing them with methylated spirits, which you should put on a small, clean white cloth. The best way is to always to make a trial in a hidden corner of the hat.
The headband (the grosgrain ribbon that is placed inside according to your measurements) can be protected, if you wear a lot of makeup, by a protective plaster that you can find at the chemist's. It allows for removalreasily without leaving any sticky residue on the tape. Be careful when it is very hot and your forehead is also hot, it may peel off.
You can also occasionally remove the headstock with a bit of methylated spirit.
The MFD can, if you wish, for your favourite and regularly worn hat, carry out the changing and renewal of its ribbon.
Parasisal
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The Parasisal This is a very beautiful and very fine straw. Craftsmen with great expertise wove it patiently by hand. This straw is no longer produced and this ancestral craft has since disappeared.
Fabienne Delvigne of Maison has always worked not only with eco-friendly materials but also with high-quality ones. She still has a few pieces of this magnificent straw. She enjoys sharing them with her customers, who appreciate both the material and the exceptional craftsmanship.
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It may be the case that, over time, the finish on the hat may fade due to temperature changes in your maison. The hat box offers the best protection. Hats from the Maison FD range can be returnede in good condition if necessary. The ideal would be to keep it in your pretty hat box gifted by MFD.
If there are stains from foundation, makeup or other substances, you can try to carefully remove them with methylated spirits applied to a clean white cloth. It's best to test this on an inconspicuous area of the hat first.
The head opening (the grosgrain ribbon that is placed inside according to your measurements) can be protected, if you wear a lot of makeup, by a protective plaster found in pharmacies. It allows for removalr easily without leaving any sticky residue on the tape. Be careful when it is very hot and your forehead is also hot, it may peel off.
You can also occasionally remove the headstock with a bit of methylated spirit.
The MFD can, if you wish, for your favourite and regularly worn hat, carry out the changing and renewal of its ribbon.
