Here are some tips for storing your headwear
Material type | Details of materials and fibers | UPF50+ | Travel with peace of mind | Wrinkle-free | Hand washable, colorfast | Spot Clean | Resistant, durable | Handle with love |
Flexibraid™ Polyester braid |
Flexibraid™ is an innovative fabric exclusive to House of Ord - Cape TownIt is colorfast, washable, packable, and so light that you'll forget you're wearing a hat! | √ | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | - |
Polyester knit | The tight knit of polyester materials creates a soft and supple hat that is easy to wear and can be hand washed in cold water. The material is also colorfast. | √ | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | - |
Polybraid Polyester |
Durable polyester fiber threads are woven together to form a braid, then sewn together to create the Polybraid hat. Wrinkle-free, breathable, and ideal for travel. | √ | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | - |
Natural fiber Reeds and grasses |
Reeds and grasses are harvested and dyed sustainably before being woven into a braid. This braid is then sewn together to create the hat. | √ | √ | - | - | √ | √ | √ |
Madagascan Raffia Handcrafted |
Beautifully designed from the finest sustainably harvested Madagascan Raffia materials. Each piece is hand-woven and crafted by skilled artisans, making our Raffia hats not only stylish but also unique. | ** | √ | - | - | √ | - | √ |
** To achieve UPF50+, lining may be necessary.
Please note that headwear models with short brims and visors are not classified as UPF, and we therefore do not promote them as such.
Some hats are hand washable and can be easily shaped while drying
We recommend washing your hat by hand in cold water using a mild liquid soap to clean the dirty area. Alternatively, use ammonia.
To dry, air dry or use a hair dryer on a cool setting to dry and shape your hat
These sun hat styles are durable, crush-resistant, and ideal for travel
Hand-washable fabrics can be wet without damaging the weave, making them ideal for travel!
To pack these styles, push the crown of the hat down to flatten it. Lay it flat in your suitcase so that it won't be bent or folded
Gently steam your hat to remove creases or wrinkles
Normally, hand-woven fabrics like Raffia, natural fibers, and non-colorfast styles should be spot cleaned without being immersed in water.
We recommend cleaning the dirty area with a damp wipe or damp cloth only. Handled with care when packing, these hats are not wrinkle-free.
Although their natural materials are durable, spot cleaning and careful handling ensure an even longer lifespan and help them maintain their elegant shape.
To pack these headwear items, place your clothes around the edges of your suitcase, leaving the middle free for your hat. Place your hat upside down in your suitcase, and put scarves and other soft accessories inside the hat.
Gently steam your hat to remove creases and wrinkles
If you're unsure, please refer to the swing tag or the fabric characteristics above and the care chart, or contact us for more information about your sun hat.