How to Wash and Care for Your Embroidered Hat

Quick answer

Hand wash your embroidered hat in cold water with mild detergent, then air dry away from direct heat. This keeps the embroidery crisp and the hat's shape intact.

Step-by-step hat washing guide

1. Spot clean first: Use a damp cloth with a drop of mild detergent to gently dab stains on the hat body and embroidery. Rinse the cloth and wipe away soap residue. Avoid rubbing the embroidery directly—it can loosen threads.
2. Hand wash in cold water: Fill a bowl with cold water and a teaspoon of mild detergent. Submerge the hat and swish gently for 2–3 minutes. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then rinse under cold running water until no suds remain. Never wring or twist the hat—it will deform the crown and embroidery.
3. Reshape and air dry: Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring). Place the hat on a clean towel and reshape the crown and brim. Let it air dry away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Drying on a radiator or in a dryer will shrink the cotton twill and ruin the hat's unstructured fit.

Product spotlight

• EYES IN THE WALL - washed out embroidered hat: 100% cotton twill unstructured hat with embroidered design and metal snap buckle. Cotton twill is durable but can shrink or distort if washed aggressively; hand washing protects the unstructured shape and prevents the embroidery from pulling.