How To Fix a Hat That is Bent or Wrinkled. A Step By Step Guide (2024)

Welcome to our guide on how to get wrinkles out of a hat! We understand that hats are a crucial part of your wardrobe and that creases can be an unsightly inconvenience. Whether you have a baseball cap, flat hat, straw hat, polyester hat, paper hat, cotton hat, felt hat, or wool hat, we've got you covered with our simple step-by-step guide to fixing those pesky creases and wrinkles.

One of the worst things that can happen to you is having a hat that you expect to look like this

but you get it and it looks like this:

Well we created this simple blog to show you how to restore your hat brim to the way you want it to be without those nasty creases. Here are our suggestions:

• A Good Ole Fashioned Steaming

  You most likely have a steamer lying around your house, or you at least know someone who owns one. Utilizing a steamer on the brim where the creases are will make them disappear faster than a cheetah going after a gazelle. (Hey, it's a brim bending blog. Analogies aren't our strongest suit.) This is the quickest and easiest way to remove creases from your wide brim hat.
  

• Sticks & Stones Can Break Your...Creases

  You asked your neighbor, you looked in your closet, you called your mom, and Target didn't have a steamer for sale either. We get that. That's why we have another solution: heavy objects.

  

Place heavy objects, whether they are books, weights, or even stones themselves (sticks won't actually work here) on the creases of your brim and lay the hat on a flat surface for 24 hours. You'll notice your hat bounce right back into shape, and you'll be back in style.

Following is a simple step-by-sep guide on how to remove wrinkles and creases specific to hat types

Baseball Caps

1. Start by filling a sink or basin with warm water.
2. Add a small amount of gentle laundry detergent to the water.
3. Place your baseball cap in the water, making sure it's completely submerged.
4. Allow the hat to soak for approximately five minutes.
5. Gently rub any areas with creases or wrinkles with your fingers.
6. Rinse the hat thoroughly with warm water.
7. Gently reshape the hat and lay it flat to dry, making sure to reshape the bill if needed.

Flat Hats

1. Fill a spray bottle with warm water.
2. Lightly spray the hat until it's slightly damp, being careful not to saturate it.
3. Gently reshape the hat with your hands, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Place the hat on a clean, dry surface and allow it to air dry.

Straw Hats

1. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water.
2. Gently wipe the hat with the damp cloth, being careful not to saturate it.
3. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently brush the hat in the direction of the weave.
4. Allow the hat to air dry in a cool, dry place.

Polyester Hats

1. Fill a spray bottle with warm water
2. Lightly spray the hat until it's slightly damp.
3. Gently reshape the hat with your hands, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Place the hat on a clean, dry surface and allow it to air dry.

Paper Hats

1. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water.
2. Gently wipe the hat with the damp cloth, being careful not to saturate it.
3. Use your hands to gently reshape the hat, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Allow the hat to air dry in a cool, dry place.

Cotton Hats

1. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water.
2. Gently wipe the hat with the damp cloth, being careful not to saturate it.
3. Use your hands to gently reshape the hat, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Allow the hat to air dry in a cool, dry place.

Felt Hats

1. Fill a tea kettle with water and bring it to a boil.
2. Hold the hat over the steam from the kettle, being careful not to let the hat touch the water.
3. Use your hands to gently reshape the hat, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Allow the hat to air dry in a cool, dry place.

Wool Hats

1. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water.
2. Gently wipe the hat with the damp cloth, being careful not to saturate it.
3. Use your hands to gently reshape the hat, focusing on the areas with creases.
4. Allow the hat to air dry in a cool, dry place.

We hope our guide has been helpful in showing you how to get wrinkles out of your hat. Remember to always handle your hats with care to avoid any unnecessary creases or wrinkles in the first place. And if you're ever in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us for additional advice and guidance!