
Le 31
Classic Supple Felt Fedora
This Classic Supple Felt Fedora is a hat from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada and made in Italy. Constructed from thick, water-repellent 100% wool felt, it has a matching felted band, a slightly upturned brim, a padded inner band, and includes size-reducer tape for a custom fit. The hat is suitable for outdoor wear owing to its water-repellent felt.
- Material
- 100% wool felt
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Classic fedora hat crafted from thick, water-repellent wool felt with a slightly upturned brim and padded inner band.
Water-repellent wool felt, matching felted band, padded inner band, size-reducer tape.
- Material
- 100% wool felt
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- thick high-quality wool felt
- water-repellent finish
- matching felted band
- slightly upturned brim
- padded inner band
- size-reducer tape included
- made in Italy
- supple fabric feel
- classic fedora silhouette
Product Insights
Le 31's Classic Supple Felt Fedora is an Italian-crafted travel companion made from thick water-repellent wool felt that rolls without creasing and recovers shape after packing, with size-reducer tape for a custom fit as the wool relaxes into a lived-in patina over a year of wear; it sheds light rain and spills but saturates in steady downpours, requiring careful drying to avoid spotting and warping, yet at $89 CAD it undercuts a $115 competitor for comparable Italian origin and features.
Verified claims
- Shape recovery
- The supple wool felt rolls or folds without sharp creasing, improving the chances the fedora recovers its shape after packing.
- Travel protection
- Water-repellent felt helps guard against dampness and spills inside luggage so the hat maintains its shape and finish when packed.
- Reshaping
- Damp reshaping with a light water spray can restore the hat's shape after packing, and the size-reducer tape maintains fit as wool relaxes.
- Light rain performance
- Sheds light rain and accidental spills, recovering with simple air-drying.
- Heavy rain limitation
- Water-repellent rather than waterproof; intended for light rain and spills, not steady downpours.
- Origin
- The 'Made in Italy' label on this fedora requires at least two major textile phases in Italy, so it is not merely assembled there.
- Craftsmanship
- Italian millinery is associated with refined finishing and precision blocking, supporting better initial shape definition and consistent quality.
- Materials
- Thick water-repellent 100% wool felt with matching felted band.
- Value
- At $89 CAD, Italian origin and features beat the $115 CAD competitor.
- Patina
- Wool felt develops a relaxed, slightly fuzzy lived-in character with repeated wear.
- Fit adjustment
- Size-reducer tape tightens fit as felt relaxes; padded band ensures comfort.
- Water repellency
- The water-repellent finish helps prevent saturation and warping that unprotected wool can suffer in wet weather.
- Fit features
- Includes padded inner band and size-reducer tape for immediate custom fit.
- Build quality
- Thick 100% wool felt and matching felted band for refined look and durability.
- Sizing guide
- Head circumference ranges per size: M 57-58 cm, L 59-60 cm, XL 61-62 cm.
- Earthy neutrals palette
- Pairs seamlessly with muted earthy tones for a polished, intentional look.
- Brim styling
- Slightly upturned brim allows contemporary all-around upturned styling for casual wear.
- Seasonal styling
- Complements fall/winter staples: wool coats, knitwear, boots, and earth tones.
- Cleaning
- Dry brush regularly, damp-sponge with mild soap for spots, and avoid machine washing.
- Shape retention
- Rolls or folds without sharp creasing; reshape by lightly spritzing and molding, then air dry away from direct sunlight. Wool softens with repeated wear.
- Band construction
- The felted band is made from the same wool felt as the crown, which avoids the mixed-fabric stress points common on ribbon-trimmed fedoras and reduces the tendency for band separation over time.
- Value comparison
- This fedora is less expensive than the popular Scala Godfather wool Homburg, which sells for about $115 CAD equivalent, while adding water repellency and Italian origin that the Scala lacks.
- Water-repellent finish
- The water-repellent label reflects an added chemical finish that improves the wool's ability to shed moisture beyond its natural lanolin.
Product record
- Title
- Classic Supple Felt Fedora
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Classic Supple Felt Fedora: Choose this if you want a classic felt fedora in water-repellent 100% wool, made in Italy, with a slightly upturned medium-width brim and a matching felted band. The padded inner band and included size-reducer tape help you fine-tune the fit, and it comes in medium, large, and extra-large sizes in black or ivory/cream beige.[1,2] | Black-Band Fedora: Choose this if you want a lightweight, 100% paper straw fedora with a classic creased crown, wide black fabric band, and a short 1.5 inch (3.75 cm) brim that turns up at the back and down at the front, in an ivory/cream beige herringbone weave. It comes in medium and large sizes and is a Simons-exclusive design made in Canada. Note that some feedback indicates the straw top may arrive with loose strands poking out from unsecured stitching, which can make the hat look frayed.[3,4,5] | Ivory Paper Straw Fedora: Choose this if you want a classic fedora silhouette in a light, soft 100% paper straw, with a creased pinched crown, a flat 3-inch (8 cm) brim, and a narrow brown leather-style band tied at the side. It has a tight braided weave with a herringbone-like chevron pattern and a reinforced inner headband for comfort. Note that this listing covers the size MEDIUM variant in Ivory/Cream Beige, and the band's exact material composition is not confirmed.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Single black felt fedora shown from a slightly angled front view; pinched crown with a center dent and a medium-width brim with a narrow stitched leather-like band and a small tied loop on the right side.
- Crown shapeTapered fedora crown with a center dent and two gentle pinches toward the front, creating an asymmetrical front peak.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Brim geometryFlat, medium-width brim extending evenly around the hat with a smooth rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureUniform matte felt texture covering crown and brim with a soft, slightly napped surface appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - Decorative bandNarrow stitched band encircling the base of the crown; appears slightly glossier than the felt and includes a small folded or tied loop detail on the right-front side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Right-side loop detailSmall folded or wrapped tab on the band at the right-front position, forming a short overlapping loop.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft top lighting and a faint cast shadow beneath the hat; image is centered and cropped to show the full hat and some surrounding background.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft overhead lighting produces a subtle shadow under the brim toward the bottom-right of the hat.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionHat placed near the lower center of the image, photographed from a slightly elevated front-right angle showing crown and brim contour.
Colors
very dark charcoal· felt body (crown and brim)#1B1B14black with subtle sheen· decorative band#1D1D1D- Crown shapeTapered fedora crown with a center dent and two gentle pinches toward the front, creating an asymmetrical front peak.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the fedora showing the upper crown, the hatband with wrapped loop detail, and the front portion of the brim in a matte felt texture.
- Crown shapeTapered fedora crown with a straight, slightly rounded front edge visible; surface shows uniform felt nap.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Brim visible edgeFront portion of the brim visible with a flat top surface and subtle rolled outer edge; brim lies nearly horizontal in the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.57 · w 0.95 · h 0.43 (high) - Hatband constructionThin matching felt hatband with a braided or looped knot detail at the front; band appears to be stitched along its top edge and secured with two wrapped loops.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureUniform short nap felt texture across crown and brim with slightly denser pile on the band loops, giving a subtle contrast in sheen.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.95 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped tightly on the hat, neutral light gray background, even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop framing the left-front of the hat; crown fills upper left area and brim extends to lower right corner; edges of the hat are cropped.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with soft, diffuse lighting that minimizes harsh shadows; a faint shadow appears beneath the brim on the lower right.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.80 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image limitationsClose crop excludes full hat outline and interior; only the outer surface and band details are visible.
Colors
deep black· felt body (crown and brim)#0E0E0Cblack (band)· hatband and wrapped loops#0E0E0C- Crown shapeTapered fedora crown with a straight, slightly rounded front edge visible; surface shows uniform felt nap.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4426429 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Black - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4426430 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Black - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4426431 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Black - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4516103 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Ivory/cream Beige - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4516104 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Ivory/cream Beige - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4516105 | Classic Supple Felt Fedora - Ivory/cream Beige - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
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