From the sourcing of the fur to the making of the hats, you could ask him any question and he knows the answer. Money Back Guarantee: If your item is damaged or defective within 30 days of use, we will gladly replace or refund it. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case.

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The Keir kids grew up between Sydney and Kempsey, following their father, Stephen Senior, as he expanded the Akubra operations with a new factory at Kempsey. Stephen recognises that this is a good thing for business opportunity but sometimes you just want to finish for the day and not talk work. And let's not forget the slicker leather—it's specially treated to give it that smooth, rich, dull lustre.But here's where it gets even more ripper—genuine Australian crocodile backstrap and teeth make up the Dundee's hatband. Please note: This information is to be used as a guide only, we can't make any guarantees in regards to size recommendations. And let's not forget the mighty UPF 50+ rating, shielding you from the scorching sun while you get on with your yakka. You couldn’t say there are many people in the world like Stevo, he knows every aspect of the business inside out when it comes to the manufacturing.

The Keir siblings have navigated co-ownership with respect and care and they have become a formidable team. Kakadu Traders Australia is a family owned and operated company from Australia that has been manufacturing quality outerwear and hats since 1972. Kempsey had a great unemployment rate, it was on a railway line, and was known as a beautiful coastal town. There is now a diverse number of options and there’ve been adjustments to brim size and shapes based on what is in fashion (bigger seems to be better these days), but essentially the bones of the hat are the same.Get it for a gift for someone who’s about to head out on safari with his mates, a souvenir, or that young cousin about to travel the world, it’s an adventurer's favorite hat by a mile. Going above and beyond the Australian iconic Dundee leather hat, Kakadu also offers the Dundee Shapeable leather hat version so you can choose your own adventure, the Roo Dundee, a Kangaroo leather meets Genuine leather hat with crocodile band with teeth, and the more subdued Tenterfield leather hat, a toothless croc band hat.