How to quickly stretch a hat?

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:37 pm

Guys,
I'm off to Peru for a month next week (whoo!).

I've ordered a hat stretcher, but it's not going to arrive in time. I'd like to be able to stretch my AB a little before I leave... is there a good way of doing this at all?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:49 pm

I have to say no, not a good way. The hat stratcher is the good way of doing it.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:40 pm

Oak is right, especially with a good hat. You don't want to mess around.

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:08 am

Thanks guys... yep- not going to risk damaging my hat... I've found a place that can get me a stretcher tomorrow. Much better...

cooncatbob · Post by **cooncatbob** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:24 pm

Your better Western Wear store will often have a block head stretcher with steam.
Bob.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:21 pm

I would just grab the sweat fore and aft and tug. I don't think you will hurt the hat. But, a hat stretcher is better. Fedora

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:27 pm

Yep, I have stretched some Akubras over my knee to loosen it up a bit.