Useful life hacks on how to iron a crumpled cap

A cap is a practical headdress, stylish and comfortable, but after washing or improper storage, a thing sewn from fabric can easily wrinkle.

How to iron a product with a complex cut? How to iron a crumpled cap (including an army one) or a baseball cap after washing or improper storage, we will tell in the article.

Preparing for ironing

Before you start ironing, it is necessary to study the information on the label from the inside.

If washed incorrectly, the shape of the thing can be so lost that it will be impossible to smooth the cap. For example, after washing a product with a cardboard insert in the visor.

Restoring the shape of a baseball cap after washing

The fabric of the baseball cap that gets wet as a result of washing loses its original shape. To restore it, you need to do the following:

1. Moisten the fabric well.
2. Place the baseball cap on a suitable frame.
3. Straighten the matter in the most careful way, since the result will depend on this.
4. Leave to dry in this position.

As a drying frame, you can use:

• an ordinary glass jar for 3 liters;
• a balloon of a suitable size;
• a round salad bowl turned upside down;
• special forms for hats, etc.

How to straighten a baseball cap after washing, video tip:

With an iron

Straightening a crumpled cap with an iron is not an easy task. Ironable fabrics it is convenient to spread it using not the ironing board itself, but one of the available means:

• undersleeve;
• a rigid roller tightly rolled out of towels.

When using an iron, avoid:

• smoothing folds;
• ironing things when folded;
• deformation of the crown;
• ironing the visor.

Ironing on the front side is carried out only through gauze or other additional fabric.

Using the steamer

Using a steamer, it is even easier to smooth the cap than with an iron.

In order for the thing to straighten, it is advisable to use the form: the baseball cap she is wearing will be straightened and restored under the action of the steamer.

The temperature regime on the device must be set taking into account the material of manufacture. For synthetics - the minimum, for cotton - higher.

Before you start steaming, you should make sure that the product has no contraindications to this procedure.

How to wash so that you don't have to iron?

Products with a dense top and a rigid visor are not machine washable, they are cleaned by hand.

The best cleaning effect is achieved when treating difficult areas with an old toothbrush. To prevent the product from losing its shape, it can be starch. In this case, you don't have to iron the cap at all.

A special solution is used for starching... Cooking procedure:

1. Prepare a container, preferably a deep basin.
2. Pour in starch (100 grams).
3. Pour in cold water (120 grams).
4. Pour in hot water (0.9 l).
5. Stir until smooth.
6. Leave to cool the starch solution.
7. Moisten with solution. The most convenient way is to simply dip it into the prepared solution, holding it by the visor. It already has a seal and does not require additional starch.
8. Put on a baseball cap on a frame that matches the size.
9. Spread out very carefully.
10. Leave to dry completely.

How to straighten the army (military)?

Ironing an army cap allows you to straighten the fabric, from this the thing will look aesthetically pleasing and neat.

Soft fabric allows you to stretch it over the tapered edge of the ironing board... Turning so as to iron the thing from all sides, it is ironed with an iron using steam.

So that the freshly ironed thing does not wrinkle, it is advisable to give it time to cool down, and only then put it on.

Another way to restore the shape of an army cap is in the video:

Recommendations

To smooth the cap efficiently and without any unpleasant surprises, it is recommended to adhere to the following tips:

1. Studying the label for the product is the first stage of high-quality ironing.
2. It is recommended to use additional fabric when ironing the product from the right side.
3. In the presence of decorative elements and finishes, be careful not to catch them with the sole of the iron. Such areas of the cap are ironed either from the inside or through the auxiliary fabric.
4. If the item is not too dirty, simply dry cleaning may be sufficient. In this case, material deformation will not occur.
5. A poorly washed baseball cap can become stained and smudged as a result of ironing, which is very difficult to remove later.

Conclusion

Ironing a cap is a simple exercise that can be easily done at home if you follow all the rules.

Some types of creases cannot be ironed out - crushing of the visor, its breakage, etc.... Only a properly washed and dried item can be smoothed.