A
Adjustable Block
A hat block designed to allow minor size or shape adjustments using inserts or additional elements.
B
Blocking
The process of shaping a hat by steaming the material and stretching it over a wooden hat block until it dries and holds its form.
Block Insert
An additional piece used to reduce size or modify the shape of a hat block.
Brim
The projecting edge of a hat that extends outward from the crown.
Brim Block
A wooden form used specifically to shape the brim of a hat.
Brim Flange
A wooden form used specifically to shape the brim of a hat.
C
Clamp
A tool used to secure material tightly to a hat block during the drying process.
Complete Hat Block
A full set consisting of:
- a crown block
- a brim block
Used to shape an entire hat from start to finish.
Crown
The upper part of the hat that fits over the head.
Crown Block
A wooden form used to shape only the crown of a hat.
Custom Hat Block
A hat block made to order based on a client’s drawing, reference image, or specific design requirements.
D
Dome Crown
A rounded crown shape commonly used in classic hat designs.
E
Edge Finish
The final treatment applied to the outer edge of the brim.
F
Felt
A common hat-making material formed from compressed fibers, typically wool or fur.
Finished Block
A fully sanded and sealed hat block ready for immediate use.
Flange
A specialized form used to shape the curve, drop, or lift of a hat brim.
H
Handcrafted
Made by hand using traditional craftsmanship rather than mass production.
Hardwood
Dense, durable wood (such as beech) used for high-quality hat blocks due to its resistance to steam and wear.
Hat Block
A wooden form used to shape hats during the blocking process.
I
Insert
A removable piece used to adjust the size or contour of a hat block.
L
Lacquered Block
A hat block coated with a protective finish to improve durability and moisture resistance.
M
Millinery
The art and craft of designing and making hats.
P
Puller
A tool used to safely remove the hat from the block after drying.
Pusher
A tool used to press material tightly against the hat block for precise shaping.
R
Raw Block
An unfinished hat block intended for further customization by professional users.
S
Sanded Block
A hat block with a smooth surface to prevent damage to hat materials.
Size
The head circumference measurement, usually expressed in centimeters, that determines the block’s dimensions.
Steaming
The process of applying steam to soften hat material before blocking.
T
Tolerance
The natural pattern of fibers visible in wooden hat blocks.
W
Wood Grain
The natural pattern of fibers visible in wooden hat blocks.
