Your Gigi Pip hat is built with timeless quality, but everything lasts even longer with consistent maintenance + care. Our hat experts are here to empower you with the information you need on maintaining, reshaping, restoring + packing your hats so that you can keep them looking new.

Has your hat ever been misshapen from taking it on vacation, keeping it in storage, or from lending to a friend? Have no fear, we are here with a number of tips on how to reshape + restore your smashed hat back to new. Let's work some magic!

+ HOW TO RESHAPE A FELT HAT WITH A STEAMER

Fixing your hat's crushed areas is the most straightforward with a steamer - handheld or industrial will do! Let the steam envelope the hat one section at a time. The steam will make this area softer + more pliable so you can easily reshape that specific spot with your hands. Avoid letting the hat get too wet - if this starts to happen, let it dry out + take another pass at it a few minutes later.

1. Steam the area of your hat that needs to be reshaped.
2. Make sure you can feel the material soften slightly.
3. Use your hands to push out the dents + straighten the brim. It's okay to be heavily hands on!
4. Let the hat cool. Wa-la!

+ HOW TO RESHAPE A FELT HAT WITH A BOILING POT OF WATER

Don't have a steamer on hand? No biggie, you can boil water in a tea kettle or a regular pot you would use for cooking. As the water boils, hold your hat about a foot from the steam, or open the tea kettle and let the steam roll out onto your hat one section at a time. If you’re a fan of multitasking, simply set your hat on the bathroom sink + let the steam from your shower work it's magic. Click HERE to see a quick video demonstration on our Tik Tok page!

+ HOW TO RESHAPE A FELT HAT USING A HOT SHOWER

Steam your hat by turning on the shower to a hot setting. Remember to shut the door to keep the steam in. Keep in mind you want the hat to get steamed but not too wet. Hang your hat away from the water's steam on the back of the door, or set it on the bathroom sink for about 20 minutes or so + that should do the trick!

+ TIP: This method also works great for floppy hats that have creases in them + is a good first step when restoring a bent brim after major damage.

+ MORE TRICKS TO CONSIDER WHEN RESHAPING YOUR FELT HAT

1. Use both hands to guide steamed sections of the hat back where they need to be. You can use an open palm for large, flat areas like the brim, and your fingers to focus on smaller parts such as a pinched crown.

2. Be sure to check the overall shape of the fedora every few adjustments so that the general shape keeps moving in the right direction. 

3. The brim is one of the most classic elements of the fedora. Use photos for inspiration + as a reminder of the style of your brim while reshaping it so it ends up looking new! 

4. Felt hats sometimes require just steaming the brim. Make sure it is heated evenly and work your way around the hat until it's back to its initial shape.

5. Rancher-style hats like our bestselling Monroe + our popular Zephyr hat have upturned brims. They’re flat near the break line where the crown meets the brim, then the brim begins to turn up slightly toward the edge.

An upturned brim takes a little more technique to steam. Near the break line you’ll want to flatten it evenly all the way around. When you’re happy with that part, aim some steam underneath the brim near the edges. Gently reshape the brim back to it's original form. This type of brim will take more finesse than a more relaxed floppy brim. 

Hat storage is one of our many talents + fields of expertise. Not only does the proper storage preserve the shape + longevity of your hats but allows you take them with you on the go safely!

Our hat experts have broken down how you can take care of your hats in confidence with a few simple techniques below.