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How To Clean a Woman’s Straw Fedora Hat?

Jun 15, 2021

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Does your straw fedora lack a care instruction? If yes, you need to pay heed to the weave tightness. If the straw fedora has a loose weave, then it’s not finely woven and is not as strong as you would expect it to be.

The women’s straw fedora hat is a popular choice! It comes with a wide brim that helps to protect the wearer from the scorching sun’s rays. However, the different kinds of straw fedora hats have various durability levels. Hence, it is necessary to carefully read the hat care label so that you don’t miss out on any details on hat cleaning.

How to clean a straw fedora hat?

These hats don’t need frequent deep cleanings! You can wash it once or twice a year to keep it in good shape. You can use water to clean the straw fedora hat womens love to wear using a mild cleaning solution. At times, you can skip the steps that need water and use a soft brush and vacuum. Are you not sure how to go about it? If yes, you can test clean a tiny area beneath the brim to ensure that it won't harm the hat and decide better.

Here are a few steps to follow:

  • Remove the ribbons and trim


Does your hat have a trim or ribbon? If yes, you can remove it before you start to clean it. Then, you can clean it individually by hand-washing or dusting. Finally, you can use a bit of ironing or steam to refresh it.

  • Wipe the hat


Your hat can be of a synthetic material or natural straw. You can start to clean in both cases by making use of a damp white cloth to eliminate any dust or dirt. Refrain from using a colored cloth as the dye can get transferred to the straw. If you have to get inside the crevices, you can use a soft-bristled brush to clean it.

  • Make use of a vacuum attachment


If the hat is sandy or dusty, you can place a piece of netting on the end of the vacuum brush so that it can pull all debris from your hat.

  • Use a cleaning solution


You can make a solution with water and mild dishwashing liquid. Next, you can wet a soft cloth and clean a small part of the hat to ensure that there aren't any adverse effects. When you know that it is safe, you can wipe your hat in a circular pattern so that there is no damage to the straw. After that use a dry cloth to soak by the excess water that might be there on the hat. To know more about straw fedora hats, you can check out Americanhatmakers.

How to store a straw fedora hat?

It would be best if you always stored a straw fedora hat in a dry and cool place. Just in case the brim gets curved, store your hat upside down in your hatbox so that the brim doesn't get misshaped. It will also help to keep the dust off. You can also use a mannequin head form and cover your hat and the head with a white cotton pillowcase to keep the dust away. It would be best if you didn't store the hat in a plastic bag, as there might be mildew and discoloration.

The repairs

Is there a small tear in the hat? If yes, make use of a matching color of mesh netting for repairing it. The patching effort might be visible, but it stabilizes the straw. The following steps are important:

  • Cut three netting pieces that are slightly bigger than the hole size

  • Place your netting, by stacking each piece on the other, on the hole back inside your hat

  • Use a needle and a matching thread to sew the netting by pushing the needle through the gaps and netting in the hat weave


Taking care of stains in fedora hats

Sweat is what leads to stains on your straw fedora hats! Hence, if you want to eliminate these stains, you need to wipe the affected area with a damp, clean white cloth at the earliest.

Is there a stain in and around the sweatband? If yes, you can take ½ teaspoon of warm water and ½ teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide on the straw. If you have a dark-colored straw fedora, you can use ¼ cup of warm water and ½ teaspoon of ammonia. Take a soft-bristled brush, for instance, an old toothbrush, dip in the cleaning solution and work on a small patch at a time. You can clean and then blot using a damp towel. Ensure that the area dries off completely before you wear the hat.

You can sprinkle the stain with talcum powder or cornstarch for absorbing the oil in case of oily stains. Let it stand for a few hours, after which you can vacuum and brush the same.

These are a few ways in which you can keep your straw fedora hats clean and stain-free.