How to iron a cap after washing?

Options for returning the shape of a cap manually

As a rule, after washing (machine or hand), the cap loses its shape and looks wrinkled. There are cases when a product, most often with a cardboard liner inside, cannot be smoothed out after improper washing in a washing machine.

If the cap is made of thin fabric or has a soft visor, then after washing it in the machine you don’t have to iron it at all.

It is better to try to return the shape of the headdress immediately after washing.

Option #1:

1. Straighten the cap with your hands.
2. Put it on a round (rounded) frame.
3. Align the material to the shape of the frame.
4. Allow to dry and remove after some time.

The following items can serve as a frame:

• ball;
• small globe;
• three-liter jar;
• deep plate turned upside down;
• durable balloon;
• round vase.

But it happens that such items are not at hand. What to do then? You can, for example, use a medium-sized towel that does not need to be wet. Option #2:

1. Straighten the headdress with your hands.
2. Take a small dry towel.
3. Press the towel inside the baseball cap.
4. Allow to dry and remove after some time. To speed up the process, you can use a hair dryer.

If the product is made of thick fabric or has a hard visor, then it can be washed by hand and not ironed. And to restore the shape of a baseball cap, you can starch it. To do this, you need to prepare a special solution from corn or potato starch (preferably corn). Option #3:

1. Take a container, for example a five-liter saucepan.
2. Pour starch into it (200 grams).
3. Pour cold water (250 grams) into the pan.
4. Add hot water (2 liters).
5. Mix everything.
6. Let the water cool.
7. Dip the product into the solution and wet it well (you can hold the baseball cap by the visor: it is thick enough and does not need to be starched).
8. Place the cap on the rounded frame and straighten it out.
9. Allow to dry and remove after some time.

Giving original shape - starching

In order for, for example, a military man’s cap not to lose its shape, you need to know how to properly starch a military cap. In order to starch a baseball cap, wicker panama, cap or knitted hat, you can prepare a starching product at home. The main thing is to take into account the proportions: after drying, the product should remain in the given shape, but not lose elasticity and not scratch the owner’s head.

The method below will help you learn how to properly starch a knitted hat and other hats, such as a chef's hat. Moreover, this technology also provides an answer to how to starch a crocheted Panama hat.

To properly prepare a home remedy that has these qualities, you need to take:

• a tablespoon of any starch;
• approximately 130 ml warm water;
• liter of boiling water
• container of suitable size.

Pour the starch into the prepared container, pour warm water into it, and stir everything thoroughly until the lumps are eliminated. Add boiling water to the resulting slurry. Stir vigorously for several minutes. Leave the solution until it cools. While the mixture reaches the desired temperature, hand wash the cap. You can use dry powder or soap, be sure to carefully rinse off the soap, and gently squeeze out without damaging the shape.

When the starch mixture is approximately room temperature, dip your headdress into it with your hands.

The visor should be treated with starch especially carefully. Make sure that the product is completely immersed in the solution and there are no dry spots left. Remove excess solution from the surface with your hands; no need to squeeze.

How to restore the shape of a baseball cap after washing with an iron

If you couldn’t straighten the cap manually, then you can’t do without ironing. How to iron a wardrobe item after washing? The task is not easy.

Typically, ironing is done on an ironing board or any other flat surface, such as a table, but not in the case of a cap. It is better to iron it using a frame (for example, as already written above, in the form of a ball or a towel rolled up with a roller).

1. First you need to pull the headdress onto the frame, while the product should still be wet.
2. After this, you should put a damp cloth on the baseball cap (a thin one, preferably a cotton towel).
3. Then you need to run an iron over the fabric several times, heated to medium temperature (usually the desired ironing temperature is indicated on the cap label).

When ironing your cap, remember that:

• the visor, as a rule, is not ironed at all;
• you need to avoid deforming the crown (the top of the cap above the visor);
• the cap must not be folded, bent or beaten during ironing;
• It is advisable to iron from the front side through gauze or any other cotton fabric (medium-sized towel).

How to stiffen a crochet hat

How to starch a crocheted hat at home?

You can return it to its original shape in 2 ways:

1. Most women replace starch with sugar syrup. To make it you will need boiled water and sugar. After cooling, the mixture must be evenly leveled throughout the product. Such actions are carried out until the required rigidity is met.
2. There is an opinion that most insect pests like sucrose. In this case, the hat must be washed using a different product - it is often replaced with gelatin. To do this, you need to pour a little of it into a container, and then fill it with water. To increase the size of the mixture, you should wait until the process is completely completed. We restore the caps in the same way as if starch had been used.

It’s just not recommended to wear a baseball cap in rainy weather after starching, otherwise it will lose its original appearance.

How to shape a cap using a steamer

In the modern world, steamers are an excellent alternative to the iron. Many housewives have such a useful device.

Before you start steaming, you need to look at the label to see if there are any contraindications to this.

1. As with ironing, the wet garment should be placed on the frame.
2. After this, you need to select the required temperature mode (synthetic fabric - minimum temperature, cotton fabric - maximum).
3. Then steam the baseball cap several times and its shape will be restored.

The ancestors of modern caps

Modern materials that appeared on the market were adopted by fashion designers. Therefore, the cap has become one of the must-have purchases for fashionistas and fashionistas. Unique and completely new models of caps were developed, intended not only for young people, but also for older citizens.

The modern cap has erased age boundaries and restrictions. She fell in love and became accessible to almost all age categories, without exception. Caps, baseball caps and bonnets are popular among men and women of all ages.

The new cap looks great and pleases its owner with an interesting shape. However, like any item of clothing, after a short time it loses its appearance, gets dirty and urgently requires taking measures that will help restore its original appearance. The ones that need the most care are those worn by children, as well as summer caps. Weather conditions, which can change dramatically in a matter of minutes, can turn a wonderful, perfectly shaped cap into something unattractive.

Having succumbed to the desire to bring the cap back to life, it is important to choose the right method. For example, washing will only make the situation worse.

How to straighten a military beret

In principle, an army cap is ironed almost the same as a regular one. But you will need a cardboard frame.

1. Prepare a round shape cut out of cardboard and insert it into the upper inner part of the beret. The army headdress has a specific round shape on top. Therefore, the restoration of the lost shape depends on correctly cut cardboard.
2. Then prepare the frame (for example, as already written above, in the form of a ball or a towel rolled into a roller). Pull the military beret onto the frame. It is important to remember: the product must still be damp.
3. After this, we begin ironing. We do this carefully, with rotational movements.
4. We remove the clothing and take out the cardboard. That's it, the military beret has acquired the desired shape!

Shaping the beret

How to return a washed item to its original shape? You can restore the hat if you wash it in beer.

However, such actions must be performed in a certain sequence:

• you need to take a bottle or can of beer;
• straighten the cap in this drink, then stand for 30 minutes;
• remove from liquid and squeeze thoroughly;
• wear an army beret for some time until the uniform is acquired. In this case, you should smooth out the headdress yourself a little;
• You need to wear a military beret for some time.

The starched item is removed and placed in a safe place until completely dry.

General recommendations for ironing a cap at home

So, in order to iron a baseball cap after washing at home (or to shape it after washing without ironing), it is advisable to follow the following recommendations:

1. Carefully study the label of the headdress to select the desired temperature setting for ironing.
2. It is better to iron the product when wet.
3. Iron from the front side through gauze or any other cotton fabric (medium-sized towel).
4. To give the shape, use a frame (a suitable round-shaped object).
5. The visor does not need to be ironed at all, as it has a hard base.
6. The cap should not be folded, bent or beaten during ironing.
7. If the baseball cap is decorated with protruding decorative elements, then, in order to avoid damage, they should be ironed carefully (from the wrong side and only with the tip of the iron).
8. Instead of an iron, you can use a steamer (also with the desired temperature setting).
9. Alternatively, you can resort to starching the product.
10. Stains and stains remaining after applying starch can be removed with a damp cloth.
11. If the item of clothing is not very dirty, you can get by with dry cleaning (for example, rubbing it with a toothbrush).

If you follow these tips, ironing your hat will be a breeze. And this wardrobe item will serve you for a long time.

What is a beat?

Initially, the cap holds its shape well, but may lose it after the first wash, so beating is a popular restoration method. The process involves the use of various tools and compounds to restore the rigidity of the structure. Beating the cap can be done using starch, an ordinary iron, sweet water and other substances.

The techniques are not complicated, so any of them can be used at home. As a rule, the soft part of the headdress is deformed; the visor rarely changes shape. Processing the material takes from 30 minutes to several hours (depending on the chosen method). All straightening methods are accessible, the main thing is to follow the sequence of actions, only then the knowledge of how to knock off an army cap will bring a positive result.

Beating allows you to return the headdress to its original shape