Hat Stretcher - Akubra

An essential for storing or enlarging your hat.

Made from sturdy and durable wood, it allows you to enlarge hats and caps.

If you cannot keep your hat in a dry place, regular use of the stretcher will be beneficial.

To store the hat

1. Place the stretcher inside the hat
   
   
2. Widen the stretcher to obtain the desired size
   
   
3. Place the 2 wooden parts inside the hat at the label level. They should be parallel to the crease, in the crown of the hat
   
   
4. Tighten the handle to adjust the stretcher to the hat size. Your headwear is ready to be stored without being damaged!

To increase the hat size

1. Repeat the previous steps.
   
   
2. Use a teapot/saucepan and boil clean water. Reduce the heat to have a constant flow of steam.
   
   
3. Holding the hat stretcher by the handle, pass the steam directly and evenly over the crown.
   
   
4. Turn the screw to achieve the desired size while applying steam. Don't stretch the hat too much at once! 1/4 of the size is enough.
   
   
5. Let the hat dry for about 30 minutes before removing the stretcher. Repeat until the hat reaches the desired size.