Wood Hat Stretcher

The Village Hat Shop Wood Hat Stretcher is made from genuine Baltic pine wood and will be your new favorite tool for all of your hats. This product protects your hat investment by maintaining the hat's size by preventing shrinkage. The Wood Hat Stretcher absorbs moisture and helps to preserve the sweatband of your hat. It is great for all caps and hats. Never wear a pinching hat again.

Manufacturer Instructions for Use:

When storing:

1. Lay the Wood Hat Stretcher on flat surface, labels up (wood forms are tapered).
2. Twist center handle to approximate hat size.
3. Place in hat, labels up, center handle parallel to crease in hat crown.
4. Twist center handle to achieve a snug fit - hat is ready for storage.
   
   ***Always rest hat on its crown, brim up.***

If size INCREASE is desired:

1. Repeat above steps.
2. Boil clean water using a teapot or pan with lid slightly ajar, then reduce heat to produce a steady flow of steam.
3. Holding Wood Hat Stretcher handle, direct steam evenly to outside of hat band area.
4. Twist handle to stretch hat to desired size while applying steam.
   ***DO NOT over stretch any hat - 2 hat sizes maximum (2 CM maximum): Example: 7 (56 cm) to 7 1/4 (58 cm)***
5. Allow hat to cool and dry 20-30 minutes before removing Hat Jack.
6. Repeat if hat shrinks until hat maintains desired size and fit.

Size(s): S, M, and L; please see chart below.

New Arrival 2023