He has perfected the patterns and skills over many years, taking great pride in every hat he sews. He now has a specialised workshop and produces a comfortable easy wearing hat for the discerning wearer. Taz-Hatz are made for particular individuals, from young children through to Octogenarians. This is one of the factors, which makes them so special. The materials used, range from buffalo hide, cowhide, sheepskin, pigskin and possum skin.
Character is added to each hat with the bands.
These are made from plaited leather. They are then taken out of the ordinary class of hat by the addition of Tasmania's own Tassie Devil buckles, and titivated up with home produced emu, pheasant, quail and guinea fowl plumage. Richard's hats have been exported to a worldwide market. There are breathable hats for hot summers. Waterproof for inclement climates.