How to Keep Baseball Caps From Wrinkling

Hasty washing and drying can wrinkle your baseball cap.

Baseball caps are not just for sports. They're also worn as fashion statements, for recreation and to hide bad-hair-days. There's no denying that occasional washing is necessary, but it takes its toll on baseball hats by causing shrinking and wrinkles. When it becomes imperative to wash your baseball caps, it's possible to keep them wrinkle-free.

Things You'll Need

• Baseball cap
• Stain treatment
• Mild laundry detergent
• Rags, T-shirt or towel
• Dishwasher
• Paper towels

Instructions

Carefully Wash

1. Spot treat the hat for any particular stains.

2. Stuff the cap with an old t-shirt, rags or a towel.

3. Place the hat on the top rack of your dishwasher. Don't put dishes in the dishwasher while washing the cap. Wash several caps at once, if necessary.

4. Fill dishwasher with mild dish detergent.

5. Run the normal dishwasher cycle.

Carefully Dry

1. Remove the cap and the wet rags or other materials you used for stuffing.

2. Dab the hat all over with dry paper towels to soak up excess moisture.

3. Put the hat on a drying surface, inside or outside, for 15 minutes.

4. Put the damp hat on your head. Wear it until it's fully dry. It won't lose its shape or wrinkle.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your hat to a professional dry cleaner if you're unsure about washing it.

• Wash baseball caps sparingly for ultimate wrinkle protection. Stuff hats with tissue paper or rags before storing them to help preserve optimum form; it will prevent sagging and wrinkling. Never put caps in the dryer.