How do you get wrinkles out of a panama hat?

Question

i bought a hat in ecudor and they packed it in a balsa wood box . when i got it home it was not in the same shape as it was when i first tried it on in ecudor . what can i do and do you need some sort of a block for it .

Answer 1

If for some reason your hat needs some minor reforming it is not to difficult to do since this is a True Montecristi hat and can be formed into whatever you like!

But for minor formation problems start with this:

Collect a few supplies common in any house

A spray bottle with plain hot water

A Hair Dryer

See - Video 2 Videos on this at:

http://panamahatsdirect.com/arp/Shapping...

Now to remove a wrinkle or bad shape, simply spray water lightly on the place to be reformed and then warm it a little with the hair dryer. You will notice that a heavy crease will start to relax with just this! Now, allow the water to soak in for a minute or so and you will notice that the hat becomes a little like clay in your hands. Reform/reshape it how you like using a little water and the hair dryer.