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Leather Characteristics
Scarring and subtle variations naturally occur on genuine leathers which believe enhances the character and individuality of each hat. Below is a list of our most popular leathers, their characteristics, and how to care for them.
Suede
Our Suede derives from cow split leather that is finely snuffed to create a lush outer pile. The underside is coated leaving a sealed surface,with a dull lustre that is smooth to the touch.
To keep your hat clean we recommend you consider using a suede waterproofing spray (eg Scotchgard or Nikwax) when the hat is new and prior to wearing. The spray will seal the porous leather fibres allowing both water and surface dirt to be easily removed.
To revitalise your suede hat use a brass wire suede brush on the outer side only by brushing one way following the natural fall of the pile.
Jordani
Our Jordani, is produced in Italy using a formulation of fine waxes to create a rich, full bodied finish on fine cow split leather. Although many other countries have tried, we believe that only the Italians have actually perfected this technique.
The maintenance of this hat is very simple, when soiled, just take a damp cloth and wipe off any soil or dust and leave on a flat surface to dry
Pull-up
We start by taking a thick buffalo full grain leather, then, using a specially formulated recipe of waxes and dyes run the leather through hot rollers sealing the waxes into the leather. The end result is a smooth surface with a deep vintage effect that appears when the leather is slightly crushed and when released recovers back to its original form.
To maintain when soiled, just take a damp cloth and wipe off any soil or dust and leave on a flat surface to dry
Bulldog
This is a tough leather that can take a beating and still look great.We again start by taking a thick buffalo full grain leather, then, using a specially formulated recipe of waxes and dyes run the leather through hot rollers sealing the waxes into the leather. After cooling, the leather undergoes and extra process whereby we emboss our grain print.
Like all our waxed finished leathers to maintain is very simple, when soiled, just take a damp cloth and wipe off any soil or dust and leave on a flat surface to dry.
Spanish Leather
The name describes the type of print and not the leather finish. We again start by taking a thick buffalo full grain leather, then, using a specially formulated recipe of waxes and dyes, run the leather through hot rollers sealing the waxes into the leather. After cooling, the leather undergoes our printing process whereby we emboss the flower like shapes into the finished leather creating the highs and lows in the colour tones.
Like all our waxed finished leathers to maintain is very simple, when soiled, just take a damp cloth and wipe off any soil or dust and leave on a flat surface to dry
Whillas & Gunn
Whillas & Gunn — The Anti-Workwear
Before Whillas & Gunn, there was Kakadu Traders Australia.
Three generations deep. Oilskin coats, drovers jackets, work shirts, and outback hats made to handle real weather.
Gear for people who worked because that was the deal.
That knowledge still runs through everything we make.
How fabric breaks in.
How seams hold under pressure.
How long gear has to last before it earns your trust.
The old promise was simple:
Work hard now. Enjoy life later.
But work doesn’t promise what it used to.
Jobs vanish. Careers disappear over nigh.
Putting life on pause is a gamble with the highest stakes. The price is time.
So we stopped waiting.
Whillas & Gunn is Anti-Workwear.
Not anti-effort. Not anti-skill.
Just anti waiting. Because your golden years don’t start later. They start now.
We build for people who live in motion.
Stories over status.
Function over costume.
Time reclaimed, not traded.
We champion Allrounder gear.
One jacket instead of three.
One vest that layers through seasons.
One shirt that earns its place in every climate, across days and across borders.
Breathable when it’s hot.
Tough when it matters.
Built for the field, the journey, and the night that goes longer than planned.
Life shouldn’t be played from behind a desk.
So get amongst it.
