Product Care for Accessories

Fedoras:

If you don't have a steamer, you can use the steam from an iron. Please do not apply the iron directly to the hat – the steam will be enough to soften the hat so you can mold the brim flat.

Steam the underside of the brim, flip it, lightly steam the top of the brim, and then lay it on a clean, flat surface. Use your hands to push down on the brim and shape the hat to your desired shape. If you want to flatten the brim, press down on the brim and leave it to dry on a flat surface.

All of our wool hats have a stiffening agent applied to ensure they maintain their shape. Steaming often reactivates this stiffening agent over time and can breathe new life into your hat.

We recommend storing your hat in our hat boxes. This will keep your hat clean and preserve its shape. Store on a flat surface, and avoid hanging on the wall to prolong life.

Please avoid prolonged periods of sun exposure to your hat to avoid color fade and brim damage.

Please do not get your WH hat wet. If it does get wet, we recommend towel drying immediately to remove any moisture or leaving it in the sunshine to dry.

Additional Instructions:

• Spot clean with a damp cloth.
• Brush lightly with a lint brush or double-sided tape.
• For a softer hat, steam for 30 - 60 seconds.
• Use a lint roller or double-sided tape to remove any excess dirt.
• Clean wool styles with a wool brush. Some specialist dry cleaners may also be able to clean your hat for you.

Trucker Hats:

Here's how to wash a cap if it’s not that dirty and needs a quick cleaning.

Supplies Needed:

• small tub

• mild laundry detergent

• towel

Instructions:

1. Fill a clean sink or a small tub with cool water and add a drop or two of mild laundry detergent. Dunk the hat and swish it around to create some suds.
2. Let the hat soak for just 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove the hat and rinse it thoroughly with cool water. 
4. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat, but avoid twisting the brim of the hat so it doesn’t lose shape. 
5. Then use a clean towel to dry off the hat. Either hang up the hat or reshape the hat and set it on a towel to dry.

Here's how to make a very dirty or sweat-stained cap new again.

Supplies Needed:

• small tub

• color-safe oxygen bleach (i.e., OxiClean) 

• towel

• gloves

• toothbrush

Instructions:

1. Before you get started, put on gloves to protect your hands.  Fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, then add a color-safe oxygen bleach as directed. Using color-safe is very important for your hat to maintain its color. 
2. To target specific stains, dip the hat into the water, then apply a small amount of detergent to the spot. You can use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the area.
3. Let the hat soak in the Oxiclean solution for about one hour. Check the hat, and you should be able to see if the stains have been removed.
4. Rinse the hat in cool, clean water. 
5. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat, but avoid twisting the brim of the hat so it doesn’t lose shape. 
6. Then use a clean towel to dry off the hat. Either hang up the hat or reshape the hat and set it on a towel to dry.

Wristwear:

We design all our jewelry with beauty in mind. Your bracelet will take on a patina with time, but we suggest avoiding contact with water wherever possible to maintain that beauty. Any prolonged contact with water will damage your bracelet, but if it does get wet, simply dry it off as soon as possible. If your bracelet has a silver closure, buffing it with a silver polishing cloth will keep it in tip-top shape.

If the unthinkable happens and your WH bracelet needs repairs, please contact us, and we'll help you restore it to its former glory.