How to iron a cap (regular, baseball, army, military) after washing or improper storage using an iron and more?

Restoring shape

You can hit a cap in various ways. Each technique differs in degree of effectiveness, duration and level of complexity. The most popular methods are treatment with starch, steam, sweet water and beer.

Iron

Typically, hats are not ironed, but an iron can be used to restore the cap to its original shape. You need to put it on the narrow spout of the ironing board, iron it through two layers of gauze and steam it well. The board can be replaced with an ordinary large three-liter jar. It is important to monitor the degree of steam supply, the impact of which should not be too strong, otherwise the glass may crack when using the can. If possible, it is better to replace the iron with a steamer.

If the visor of the cap is deformed, it can be carefully beaten with a hammer through thick fabric or several layers of gauze. It is recommended to carry out the entire procedure on a cutting board so as not to damage the furniture.

Starch

There are several ways to starch a cap yourself. The degree of starch can be low, medium or high. The latter option is suitable for military caps as it provides a high degree of rigidity. To treat a headdress with starch you need:

dilute 2 tablespoons of powder in 1 liter of water;
place the cap in the solution for 5-10 minutes, the visor should not be in the liquid at this time;
lightly squeeze the material out a little, thus removing excess moisture;
put the product to dry.

Any cap should be straightened after washing. This is necessary to prevent creases from forming. To enhance the smoothing effect, it is recommended to use a regular three-liter jar. Thanks to this method, starched hats will keep their shape much longer.

Starch can be used not only from potatoes, but also from rice and corn.

Sugar water

Sweet water fixes the shape of any headdress well. To beat off an army cap in this way, you need to dilute granulated sugar in warm water and stir it until completely dissolved. You should get a syrup.

The water temperature is allowed no more than 45-50 degrees Celsius. Sugar should be used as regular, crystalline, refined sugar, but without any additives. Brown cane is not suitable.

Sweet water is applied to the army cap using a sponge. When the material is already well wet, the headdress is straightened and put on a jar or ball of suitable size. The product must be left in this form until completely dry.

Sugar water

Shaving foam

You can smooth the cap with shaving foam. This simple method involves applying the composition to the surface of the headdress in large quantities. In order for the material to become a little more elastic and pliable, it must be completely wet. Therefore, before processing, the product is dipped in a basin of warm water.

For convenience, the cap is placed on a three-liter jar, and then shaving foam is generously applied to the headdress. After the composition has completely saturated the fabric, the cap should be left on the jar until it dries. After several hours, remove any remaining shaving foam from it with a dry cloth.

Beer

To straighten an army cap, ordinary light beer is also suitable. It must be used in such quantity that the item is completely covered with liquid. Beer is poured into a basin or large pan, then the product is placed inside and thoroughly soaked in liquid for 30 minutes. After this, you should squeeze the material out a little, without twisting the headdress in any way, smooth the surface, put it on the form (can, mannequin, ball) and hold for 30 minutes. Further drying is carried out on a flat surface.

Special spray

Modern chemicals make it much easier to restore the shape of a headdress. If a person does not know how to straighten a cap, or does not want to use sugary water, shaving foam, or beer, then a ready-made special spray will be the best choice. Most often it contains starch. This method of smoothing the product is characterized by maximum speed and simplicity.

To make an army cap, you need to spray the headdress, put it on a previously prepared form, for example, a three-liter jar or a ball of a suitable size, smooth it out to give the desired shape, and leave it until completely dry. Typically, these sprays do not contain chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction.

How to care for baseball caps so that they retain their shape and color for a long time

In order for the cap to last as long as possible, it is necessary to carefully care for it from the moment of purchase. Basic techniques:

a new cap must be treated with any water-repellent spray (sold in shoe stores or hardware departments);
After each wear, the baseball cap should be shaken out to get rid of the dust accumulated during the day;
the surface of the fabric should be regularly cleaned with a sticky roller - this will help get rid of lint;
when the smallest stain appears, you should immediately use wet wipes - the less contamination, the easier it is to deal with it without resorting to washing;
The cap should be stored in a closed closet, flattened.

Recommendations

In order for the smoothing of the cap to be effective and without unpleasant surprises, it is recommended to adhere to the following tips:

Studying the product label is the first stage of high-quality ironing.
When ironing the product on the front side, it is recommended to add additional fabric.
If there are decorative elements and trims, care must be taken not to catch them with the soleplate of the iron. Such areas of the cap are ironed either from the inside out or through auxiliary fabric.
If the item is not too dirty, simply dry cleaning may be sufficient. In this case, the material will not deform.
A poorly washed baseball cap may become stained and stained as a result of ironing, which is very difficult to remove later.

Hand wash cap

Washing by hand is more gentle than washing by machine. To do this you will need powder or soap, a soft brush, a piece of white cloth or a sponge.

If there is a risk that the color of the baseball cap will fade, dip a piece of light-colored cloth in the prepared solution and rub the inside of the hat. If the fabric is dyed the color of the product, do not wash it yourself, but take it to the dry cleaner.

Advice!
To avoid damaging the stickers on the product, cover them with cling film, folded in several layers, and secure with tape.
How to wash a cap by hand:

Fill a basin with cool water if you are washing a cap made of synthetic fabric, or warm water if it is made of denim or cotton. Add 1 tbsp there. l. detergent without bleaching effect. Immerse the cap in water and begin scrubbing the most dirty areas

Pay special attention to the place where the visor meets the forehead. There are present, sebum,. Treat difficult-to-remove stains with a chlorine-free stain remover and rinse off after 20 minutes. If there are no stains, simply soak the item in a soapy solution at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Rinse the headdress under running water until it becomes clear.

Note!
Wash the visor last so that it is less exposed to water.

How to wash a wool cap

Add 1 tbsp to cool water. l. powder for woolen products, soak the cap in it for 1 hour, then gently rub the problem areas with your hands or a rag. To prevent a woolen item from shrinking, the water temperature should be less than 30°C, and air conditioning will help restore the softness of the item.

Attention!

Dissolve the powder completely in water, since undissolved granules are difficult to wash out of the threads.

Unlike natural wool, a cap knitted with synthetic threads can be machine washed on a delicate cycle.

If the hat has a fur pom-pom, wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent it from getting wet.

How to remove stains without ruining the item?

Ways to help deal with stains without subsequently washing the baseball cap:

Traces of sweat can be eliminated with hydrogen peroxide. Apply it to dirty areas and leave for a couple of hours. Then remove the remains with a damp cloth. But this option is not suitable for colored material, since it will most likely fade.
Mix salt with soda and add water until a paste is obtained. This composition is applied to the stains and rubbed with a soft brush. A mixture of only one salt does an excellent job of removing traces of grass, various drinks, food, and others.
Several aspirin tablets are crushed to a powder and a little water is added. It is worth noting that this method will not help with old stains.
Stubborn stains on white baseball caps can be easily removed with a mixture of acetic and citric acid. To do this, combine the ingredients in equal proportions and add 1 part of water. Apply the product to the stain.

We beat back step by step at home

The reverse side should be processed, not the front side.

Method 1

The most complex and expensive method. However, if performed correctly and strictly following all the instructions, the result will be a headdress that is ideal in shape and angle.

For the event you will need:

Algorithm of actions:

tear off the lining of the beret (in some cases you can skip this step) and place the headdress in hot water for 2 minutes;
take it out, drive off the excess water with your hands ( drive it off, without twisting or squeezing
);
after the water stops dripping, insert the cockade ( for correct placement, follow the liner inside the beret
);
put on the head, tie;
smooth out the headdress, give it the correct shape;
cover the beret with shaving foam without removing it from the head;
wait a few minutes, wet your hands and start rubbing in the foam;
give final shape;
leave alone for 1.5 hours (no need to remove);
after this time, remove the headdress, clean from pellets and residual traces of foam ( small signs of wear - pellets - are removed using a razor drawn along the pile
);
fill the inside with a large amount of varnish (you should not spare the product, as it will give the headdress the necessary hardness);
cut a small rectangle out of the card, then make 2 holes in the piece for the “antennae” of the cockade, insert the cockade and tighten the “antennae” to your taste.

smooth the left side of the beret back (while bringing your hand straight to the back of your head);
smooth the crown to the right;
We create a half-disc at the right ear.

Method 2

The method is suitable for military and civilians who want to flatten one side of their headgear (bevel it to one side). To do this, you literally have to break off the edge. You will need a hammer and a hard surface strong enough to withstand repeated direct hits from the tool (a barracks stool, for example).

Step-by-step instruction:

The blows should be light, but accurate. If you don’t have the skills to handle the tool or are afraid of ruining the item, use a steel spoon

. However, the process of involving her will take longer.

Method 3

A method that is relevant for the teardrop beret. Take a hat, wet it with water and quickly shake it off (no need to get too wet). Next, put the product on yourself and give it the shape prescribed in the charter. Do this until it is completely dry ( do not forget to smooth and adjust the beret from time to time, otherwise it will not dry correctly

When the beret becomes dry, press down the edge with pliers. If the tool is handled correctly, the part will become as sharp as required.

If the idea of wearing a wet headgear is not pleasant in itself or there are reasons to refrain from such a step, and you have a mannequin or at least a ball at hand, the circumference of which coincides with the circumference of your head, then put a beret on them. However, you need to be prepared for a not entirely correct fit - nevertheless, these objects do not correspond to the curves and structural features of your particular head.

Method 4

Soak the headdress in hot water, remove the bulk of the water with your hand, put the product on, and then give the edge a sharp shape using your fingers (punch the edge), paper clips or clothespins.

Method 6

Wash and iron through gauze (double). Before ironing, place a rolled up wet towel inside the headdress (helps create a shape). Then beat off the edges with a hammer.

Method 7

Soak for a couple of minutes in warm water. Take it out and stuff it tightly with newspapers. Ensure that the form adopted corresponds to that required by the charter. Smooth out the folds, and “bevel” the desired side and secure with clothespins. Leave until completely dry ( the item should be kept away from operating heating devices and direct sunlight

Method 8

Mix 180 g of water (cold) with 100 g of starch. Mix thoroughly. Add the resulting mixture to 900 g of heated water.
Dip the beret and give it the desired look after pulling it out. Once you achieve your goal, put it on the ball or dummy. Let dry.

PVA glue

If there is no starch in the house, the store is already closed, and you need a hat in the morning, don’t panic. There is a way out. Use regular PVA glue.

This method is suitable for both knitted items and caps and baseball caps.

Restoring the headdress:

The glue is diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio. The amount of water depends on the quality of the glue.
The headdress is placed in a container and allowed to soak a little. The procedure takes 10–15 minutes.
Then the excess liquid is squeezed out and the cap is sent to dry.
They dry it by placing it on a three-liter bottle or a special blank, straightening the brim.
The edges are ironed if they are wide and the material allows (look at the label).

Wearing a hat in the rain is not recommended. If moisture gets on the product, it will ruin all the results of your work.

This method is only suitable for light-colored and crocheted hats.

If a woman has previously starched in this way, she should remember that PVA glue cannot be used on dark hats. There may be streaks left that will become noticeable after drying.