A cap is one of the most basic accessories and yet one of the most necessary, especially during hot summer days. Caps feature in all aspects of life, from being part of a uniform to protective gear for sportsmen and more practically as protection from the sun. Arguably, everyone in the world owns a cap. It is one of the best fashion statement pieces and can also be an extension of one’s personality.
I bet you’ve spent money on a cap at some point in your life, or gotten one as a gift.
This article will help ensure that you give your investment a longer life span.
Here’s how:
Hand wash your cap – This will help you retain the colour and shape. For a quick clean, use a dry wash which will provide you with instant freshness, shares Cleanipedia, an online platform that offers practical advice when it comes to cleaning, laundry and everyday home organisation.
Don’t put your cap in the dishwasher, in a tumble dryer or use bleach on it, adds the aforementioned publication.
Keep It In a Cool, Dry Place – One of the things that could really damage the quality or the look of a hat is how you store it. If you’re storing it where there’s a lot of sunlight or a lot of dust and dirt, that can make the hat look more worn out than it might from the natural wear and tear of wearing it out in the sun. Rather store your caps in a box, closet or drawer that’s going to preserve the colour of the hat and stop it from getting dirt and dust, adds InsideHook, a go-to news and lifestyle platform that focuses on current events, travel and sports.
Stack ‘Em Up – Store your hats as they would sit on a store shelf with the back pushed in and fitting inside each other so that they keep their original form. If you leave them open, sometimes they lose the form in the back of the hat. As long as you’re storing them inside each other, that should really preserve the form and the integrity of the hat as you wear it, adds the said publication.
Spray It – Natural things like fading and sweat stains are going to happen over time. Therefore, using a cap protective spray will help with UV-ray fading and sweat stains penetrating all the way through so you can see them on the outside of the hat, adds the said publication.
Also see: How to layer up in autumn
