A straw hat is not only a fashion accessory but also serves to protect you from the sun, rain, and wind. However, after a period of use, it's inevitable that your hat may lose its original shape.
In this article, LuxeBrims will share with you 3 simple but effective tips to help maintain the shape of your hat and keep your straw hat looking as good as new.
1. Avoid Folding Stiff Natural Straw Hats
Most natural straw hats - whether made from wheatgrass, raffia, or paper straw molded into a firm shape - should not be folded. Just one crease can permanently ruin their structure.
These hats are light, breathable, and stylish, but their main drawback is that they crease easily. So, if you own a stiff natural straw hat, store it carefully and avoid folding it at all costs.
If you want to buy foldable natural straw hats, choose straw hats made from paper straw, which are woven softly so they can be folded.
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2. Straw hats, natural straw hats, so limit contact with water.
With straw hats made from paper straw, you should avoid 100% contact with water because even a little water will cause the paper straw fibers to soak and the hat to lose its shape.
With straw hats made from wheatgrass or straw, you can still get a little wet because these materials can withstand water without losing their shape. However, you also need to dry it quickly to ensure your straw hat stays beautiful and durable.
3. How do you handle straw hats if they get moldy or flattened?
If your straw hat gets wet, you should shake off all the water, then dry it with a hair dryer, and finally air it out in gentle sunlight. Avoid strong sunlight, as it will make the straw hat brittle.
In case the straw hat is moldy, take a damp cloth, pour 90-proof alcohol solution onto the cloth, and wipe it over the hat. The damp spot will disappear on its own.
If you accidentally crush or damage your hat while traveling, or if the brim becomes bent or warped, stuff cardboard or clothing inside the hat. Then steam iron the brim of the hat, remembering to place a thin cloth over it.
When not in use, you should hang the hat in a cool, well-ventilated place to prevent it from getting damp, moldy, or losing its shape.
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