How to Bend a Baseball Hat

The baseball hat is not only the most recognizable piece of team paraphernalia but also a staple of the classic American wardrobe. A good baseball cap has been broken in. Often this is done by bending the hat's bill to make for a more comfortable fit and timeless look. The steps below should help you shape your baseball cap and be on your way to sporting it in style.

Instructions

1. Hold the hat by the brim using both hands, with the cap's logo facing toward you.

2. Grip the brim with your index fingers and thumbs, with the thumbs on the top side of the brim.

3. Rotate both wrists (the left wrist in a counterclockwise motion and the right wrist in a clockwise motion) and bring your hands together while still holding the cap between your fingers to bend the two ends of the bill under.

4. Repeat the above steps until the cap's brim is contoured as desired and fits snugly over your forehead and face. This process may take a few tries over the course of days or weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Try washing your baseball hat according to the instructions on its tag, then place it on a head-shaped object (or your own head, if nothing else is available) to dry. This should break in the hat to fit the shape of your head.

• Avoid bending the brim of the baseball hat so far that the corners point toward each other. This can obstruct your vision and takes away from the hat's classic style.

References

• Batter's Box

Resources

• Lids
• Return to Manliness