habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Ludwig Zapf Hutmacher is located in the Werfen, Austria. The company Hutmacher Zapf is a traditional Austrian family company based in Werfen, Austria. The company was founded in 1893 and run by Theresa Bartolot (born Zapf) and twelve employees. Ms. Bartolot was gracious enough to give me a very detailed tour of the entire production facility and adjacent shop show room. Zapf makes very high quality hats with very nice detail work. Their focus is Trachten but they also make Soft Felt Dress Hat styles with Trachten elements. They make both hand formed and machine formed hats in wool and fur felts (FEPSA). The factory building and setting are idyllic. I would highly recommend a visit to Hutmacher Zapf if you are in the Salzburg area! http://www.zapf.at/english/ I will start with exterior photos. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos To Expand!) Product Areas Main Entrance Collection of Blocks and Flanges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Antique Production Hat Racks Hand Formed Hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Machine Assisted / Formed Hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click on Photos to Expand!) Brim Cutting Machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos To Expand!) Amazing view from Production Area! Imagine Working And Looking Out To This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Zapf does great detail work. Pay attention to all the machines they have! Fantastic Brim Edge Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Finished Hat! Beautiful Workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Traditional Factory / Hat Maker Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Theresia Bartolot (born Zapf) owner with a hat I purchased. Applying My Initials To The Sweatband. Some Historic Artifacts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Antique Liner and Sweatband Stamps From Various Hat Companies! Zapf Family Tree! Show Room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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