There are several tips and tricks that go into the care and keeping of baseball hats. You may have noticed stains or dirt marks on your most beloved cap and wondered: what's the best way to wash a baseball cap, while maintaining its original shape and color? The answer waits for you in the article below!
Want to hear something crazy? According to recent statistics, more than 43 million baseball caps are sold in the United States each year. Recent stats also list the U.S. population as being well over 321 million. Put those two together, and you realize that every year, enough baseball hats are sold to cover the heads of over 13% of the U.S. population.
It might be hard to imagine replacing your favorite baseball cap. Once you've found your one true hat love, it's impossible to think about ever having to find another one. However, with improper care, you might end up on the hunt for a new hat earlier than expected.
So how should you wash your favorite cap to keep it lasting a long time?
If your cap was made after 1990, chances are it's made with cotton. This material is usually listed as 100% cotton, cotton twill, jersey, or a cotton-polyester blend. Always check the label to be certain of the material used to create your favorite hat. Although handwashing is the most delicate approach, newer hats can do well with machine washing – and believe it or not, there are a few different machine-washing methods to choose from.
No matter what material your favorite cap is made from, you will never find a source that suggests putting it into the clothes dryer. We're willing to swear to this. Why? Because hot air will shrink your hat and leave it looking like an item that one of your child's dolls can wear. Your kid will be thrilled, but you...probably not so much.
Air drying is the way to go to make sure your hat remains the right size; speed the process along by patting your cap free of excess water with a towel. You can clip your cap to a clothes hanger with clothespins if it's a newer cap, but if you want your cap to keep its shape (and this is especially important with wool), we suggest fitting it over another object to dry. You can use items around-the-house to dry baseball caps, like:
With a bit of effort (and maybe some tropical fruit), you'll keep your favorite baseball cap in tip-top shape for years to come. Newer caps made from cotton can stand up to careful machine washing, while older caps are best washed by hand with cool water. And air-drying is always best! Follow these tips, and the only reason you'll need to be one of the millions of people buying a new cap each year is if you see one you like... maybe somewhere like the Quality Logo Products website!