In the 1980's, the Bollman Hat Company invented a revolutionary process that takes a natural unstiffened premium wool felt hat and treats it with a water repellent and shape retentive proprietary process. This makes LiteFelt® a tough and indestructible choice for the Bailey® brand. Often copied but never duplicated, LiteFelt® products are our most famous finish, combining style and function. This is our best selling finish and is only made in America.