HAT CARE
HOW TO CLEAN A PAMPA HAT?
To prolong your hat’s life, regular brushing is important. To remove loose dirt, simply use a hat brush and swipe it away. Avoid using a brush made of nylon as it may be too abrasive and damage the hat. To remove dust from the hat, simply use a damp (not wet) cloth. To remove fuzz and hair, use a piece of sticky tape to gently wipe the hat. For more stubborn smudges and stains, specially formulated hat cleaners are available.
We've got the tips and tricks, you need for keeping your Pampa hat looking brand new and squeaky clean:
HOW TO CLEAN A WOOL FELT HAT?
WATER DAMAGE:
Your hat has been treated to be water repellent, however, they are not designed to get soaked in heavy rain showers. If this happens dry naturally away from artificial heat like radiators, fires and direct sunlight (for example on a window sill). Allow to dry in a well ventilated room with the top of the crown facing down (so you’re looking into the hat).
STAINS:
If you hat becomes dirty, use a cloth dipped in lukewarm water and soap and gently wipe away the stains. For badly stained hats its best to seek help from your local hatter.
MISSHAPEN:
Wear and tear can misshapen your brim, to rectify this simply place a cotton cloth over the brim and iron on a low to medium heat until your brim looks like new (it’s super quick and easy).
STORAGE:
Use the box provided and store your hat upside down or hang it on a hat hanger.
You can also hang your Pampa hats on a wall, (avoid direct sunlight). This keeps them in shape and decorates your environment!
HOW TO CLEAN A TOQUILLA STRAW HAT?
WATER:
Your hat is not designed for wet weather (it’s a sun hat)! If it does get wet dry naturally away from artificial heat like radiators, fires and direct sunlight (for example on a window sill). Allow to dry in a well ventilated room with the top of the crown facing down.
STAINS:
If you hat becomes dirty, use a cloth dipped in lukewarm water and soap and gently wipe away the stains. For badly stained hats its best to seek help from your local hatter.
MISSHAPEN:
Wear and tear can misshape your brim to rectify this simple place a cotton cloth over the brim and iron on a low heat until your brim looks like new (it’s very quick).
STORAGE:
Use the box provided and store your hat upside down or hang it on a hat hanger. DO NOT store in the back of the car or in direct sun light, this dries out the straw which it turn can misshape and crack it.