How To Properly Store Your Hats And Keep Them Organized

Similar to other clothing items and accessories, it's important to store hats with care so that you don't waste your hard-earned money on improper storage methods. Protecting your hats with proper hat storage and organization keeps your hats well taken care of and beautiful.

Protect the Hats’ Shapes

A very crucial aspect of proper hat storage is ensuring that the hats retain their original shape. A crushed brim or crow can be absolutely lethal to your hat's shape, and you may not be able to get it to look the same way again. While the ideal way to store your hats would be to use display heads made out of styrofoam or canvas that can maintain your hats' shapes perfectly, it may not be the most space-efficient or cheap option. A good alternative that you can turn to would be filling the crown of your hat with scarves or other soft materials, which will keep your hat in good shape without any negative impact.

Nesting to Save Space

If your hat collection is quite extensive, you may struggle with having too many hats and too little space. A great way to save space without damaging any of your hats would be to exercise nesting. The nesting method works well for displaying your hats on shelves, keeping them in boxes, or even packing them. The great thing about nesting is that it's an extremely simple process: just start with your largest hats, and nest the smaller ones inside in decreasing order of size. This ensures that every single hat you store retains its integrity.

Keeping Hats Out of Direct Sunlight

This may come to you as a surprise since hats tend to keep you safe from harsh sunlight, but you'll need to protect your hats from the sun as well. While hats aren't going to be damaged from a day in the sun, long-term sun exposure does have an impact on your hats. For example, the UV transmittance of the sun through your windows can lead to your hats' fabric fading, which is why you're recommended to keep your hats on a shelf, dresser, or other storage solutions away from your windows.

Boxes for the Best

While you may love all of your hats, you may have your favorites. Your favorite hats for special occasions should be treated with the utmost care, and the best way to go about it would be to use a hat box. We recommend clear, plastic containers that allow you to see your hat among the others, without the need to open up the box itself. Just ensure that the box is large enough to hold the hat with sufficient airflow, and is also covered to prevent dust from accumulating around your precious hat. An especially useful trick for storing your hats in boxes would be to add a packet of silica gel inside, which can prevent any unwelcome moisture and keep your box and hat dry.

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