Tips for your Panama hats care !!

How to take a good care of your Panama hats?

How do you take care of your Panama hats? As you already know, genuine panama hats are made of toquilla straw through an Ecuadorian weaving process that is very labor-intensive. Make sure you are treating your panama hat with the special care it deserves by cleaning it in the right manner. Right now, I’m very sure that every one of you wants to know how the proper way to take care of your expensive panama hat. So today with some research, I would like to share with you how to take care of your panama hat in order to let it lasts longer and remain beautiful to wear. 

The most important thing that you should know is your Panama hats are designed for protection from the sun. So do not wear them as a rain hat! If you are caught in a shower and your Panama gets wet, let it dry naturally without heat, with crown and brim in the proper shape.

How to remove stain on your panama hats? Remove stains using a damp cloth. Gently rub with the grain to remove surface stains and dust. A brush can be used as well if stains are on the surface and not embedded too deeply in the fibers. Try to remove stains before they set to prevent permanent damage. To dry the sweat band, turn the inside of your hat out and rest your hat on the band. If your hat has dark sweat or water stains, take the hat to a professional hat cleaner or restoration expert. Professional hat cleaners have special chemicals and tools for removing deep stains in fibers.

Next is brushing your Panama Hats. Make sure you are using a soft brush to remove dust. Brush your Panama hat with a small whisk brush to prevent dust from settling into the fibers. Brush your hat regularly (at least once a week) to prevent surface stains and to maintain your hat's color. Use a brush with bristles that are similar in color to your hat. Small bristles can become embedded in the fiber and will be less noticeable if the bristles match.

As you already know, Panama hats are made from fibers that are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Always store your hat in a cool place. Direct sunlight can cause the fibers to become dehydrated, which causes cracking, so do not leave your hat in the sun for too long. Spraying your hat occasionally with water helps prevent cracking. Use a spray bottle and spray a thin mist over the hat. Allow the mist to dry before wearing or storing your hat.

Maintain the shape of your Panama hat by picking it up by the brim rather than by the crown. When you put your hat down temporarily, make sure that you place it on its crown so as not to distort the brim. Do not leave your hat on flat surfaces as this can cause bowing in the front and back, which causes the sides to bend downward. Instead, place your hat on a hat rack or block. To store your hat, fold it along the ridge and put it in a storage tube. Tubes can be found in most hat stores and online. Do not store your Panama hat for more than a few months at a time as this could cause a permanent change in shape. Even when not wearing your hat, take it out of the storage tube and brush it so the shape is maintained.

So today you have learned how to take care of your valuable panama hat. Do not forget to give it a try and you will be happy to see your Panama hat still in good condition even after many years!