hand crafted in tradition
Meet the Hat Makers
At Will & Bear, we work with makers who honour tradition and craftsmanship — not production lines. Across two remarkable factories — one in the highlands of Inner Mongolia, the other by the coast in Burleigh Heads, Australia — our hats are shaped using time-honoured techniques and natural materials. From locally sourced sheepskin to ethically processed Australian wool, each piece is made with care, not compromise. Whether it’s hand-blocking over open flames or stitching every brim by hand, we choose quality over convenience, and craft over shortcuts — always.
Every stitch made with a smile
Hand-cut with care in Burleigh Heads
Locally sourced sheepskin, ready to be transformed
Sewn by hand, finished with pride
Australian-made and certified — right here at home
Tucked away on Queensland’s coastline, our Burleigh Heads workshop is the heart of our Australian-made collection. Here, a passionate team of makers handcraft our wool and sheepskin accessories using locally sourced, regenerative materials.
Every piece is cut, stitched, and finished by hand — supporting Australian jobs, reducing transport emissions, and preserving traditional craftsmanship. When we say made in Australia, we mean it — start to finish.
Meet our makers in Inner Mongolia
Raw Australian wool, ready for processing
Traditional felt blocking over open flame
Wool felt blocksready for finishing
Finished with the perfect stitch
In the mountains of Inner Mongolia, our wool felt hats are brought to life by some of the world’s most skilled hat makers. This family-owned factory has been perfecting traditional hat-making techniques for over 60 years, processing and shaping felt with unmatched precision and care.
Working exclusively with ethically sourced Australian wool, they control every step of the process — from raw fibre to finished form — making them true felt specialists.
This partnership allows us to honour slow fashion at its finest: timeless craftsmanship, low-impact materials, and hats that carry the legacy of the hands that made them.
