A guide to keeping your hats in tip-top shape for years to come.
- Store Your Hats Away from Sunlight
- Don't Store Your Hats Flat on Their Brim
- Don't Store Your Hats on a Coat Rack
- Keep Mothballs or Cedar Chips Nearby
The Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Wool and Straw Hats
In this blog post, we'll share some expert tips on how to store your wool and straw hats like a pro. We'll cover the best ways to store your hats away from sunlight, how to avoid flattening or altering the brim shape, and what kind of accessories you need to protect your hats from moths and dust.
Store Your Hats Away from Sunlight
One of the biggest enemies of your hats is sunlight. Sunlight can cause your hats to fade over time, especially if they are made of natural fibers like wool or straw. To prevent this, store your hats away from direct sunlight, preferably in a dark and cool place.
If you have a closet or a drawer that is not exposed to sunlight, that's a great place to store your hats. If not, you can use a hat box or a hat bag to shield your hats from light. A hat box or a bag is also a good way to keep your hats from getting dusty or dirty. All of our hats come inside hat boxes that are perfect for storage. Browse our hat collection and find the perfect hat for any occasion.
Don't Store Your Hats Flat on Their Brim
Another common mistake that can ruin your hats is storing them flat on their brim. This can cause the brim to lose its shape or bend in unwanted ways. If your brim is shaped or you prefer it angled up or down, you don't want to store it flat on its brim. The pressure of the crown on the brim will alter the brim shape.
The best way to store your hats is upside down on their crown. This way, the brim is suspended in midair and doesn't touch anything. You can use a hat stand, a wig stand, or a circular cutout in a hat box to store your hats this way.
If you don't have any of these options, you can also stuff the crown of your hat with tissue paper or newspaper to keep it from collapsing. Then, place your hat on a clean and flat surface with the brim facing up.
Don't Store Your Hats on a Coat Rack
Storing your hat on a coat rack or anything with sharp edges can also cause damage. Over time, this can deform the crown of your hat or create holes or tears in the fabric. A coat rack is fine for hanging your hat temporarily, but not for long-term storage.
Instead of hanging your hat on a coat rack, use a wide and flat hat hook that doesn't dig into the crown of your hat. Alternatively, you can use a shelf or a drawer to store your hat horizontally.
Keep Mothballs or Cedar Chips Nearby
Moths can do serious damage to your hat. Moths love to munch on animal fibers like wool, and they can leave holes or stains on your hats. To prevent this, keep some mothballs or cedar chips nearby when you store your hats.
Mothballs are chemical repellents that keep moths away from your clothes and accessories. You can buy them at any drugstore or online. However, some people don't like the smell of mothballs or worry about their toxicity.
If you prefer a natural alternative, you can use cedar chips instead. Cedar chips are wood shavings that have a pleasant aroma and also repel moths. You can buy them at any pet store or online.
To use mothballs or cedar chips, simply place them in a small cloth bag or sachet and put them inside your hat box or bag. You can also scatter them around your closet or drawer where you store your hats.
Conclusion
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