This is the hat stretcher for the hat connoisseur that knows the perfect fit when wearing a hat. This is what the pros use to make a hat fit perfectly. This will expand your hat in all four directions. Solid hardwood construction with multiple layers of varnish and a 4 way stretching mechanism. It does include one extra rubber band. Never wear a hat that’s too tight again! Keep your hat in its proper shape when not being worn. It will also prevent future shrinkage during hat storage. This Hat Maintainer will help: Fits Sizes 7" to 7 5/8" or (56cm to 62cm)Stretch a hat (up to .75 inches) Maintains your hat for storage Keeps your hat in its proper shape while not being worn How to store and maintain your hat when unworn: Place your hat upside down on table. Put Hat Maintainer inside hat with logo facing upwards towards the front or back of your hat. Twist black center metal handle counterclockwise until the Hat Maintainer is snug inside hat. Make sure the wooden part is on the area where your head rests on the inside of hat band. Do not over-tighten the Hat Maintainer. Tighten it so it has a similar pressure to when you wear your hat. How to stretch your hat to a larger size hat: Use steam on the inside of the hat around the hat band area. This will loosen the material to be ready to be stretched (you can use steam from a boiling pot of water, or an iron on a steam setting). Put Hat Maintainer inside hat with logo facing upwards towards the front or back of your hat. Twist black center metal handle counterclockwise until the Hat Maintainer is snug inside hat. Make sure the wooden part is on the area where your head rests on the inside of hat band. Slowly twist the center handle until the hat is at desired larger size. Leave hat Maintainer overnight to stretch and by the next day your hat should fit perfectly! Repeat this step if necessary to stretch to a larger size. Stretch your hat responsibly - Befitted is not responsible for damage from over stretching your hat.
