How To Store Large Hats
I store them as I wear them as long as there is room in the box.
How to store large hats. Depending on how embellished the design is I recommend storing fascinators in two ways. Remember to store them upside down resting on their crown. By doing this you are preserving the shape of your hat.
And dont force them to fit otherwise it could ruin the shape. At the Big Hat Store we specialize in hats for big heads sized 2XL 3XL and 4XL. What people dont think about is that the crown is more stiff and strong than the brim he says.
The cabinet protects the hat in a similar fashion to a hat box but is more convenient. The darned Stratoliner boxes really can do a number on the hats but they do drop back into shape fairly easily. I search for original boxes wherever I can find.
You can either take the same route as your hats and store them in boxes wrapping them in tissue paper to offer a little extra protection. Save Space by Nesting. If you store your hat with the brim down you will flatten it The hat maker notes that you can put multiple hats in.
So if your head is anywhere between 23 inches to 29 inches around then we have a hat for you. Consider using cedar chips in the closet. If space is an issue consider nesting your floppy hat with other similarly shaped hats with the heaviest ones on the bottom.
How to Store Hats Correctly Protect the Shape. Not only will it keep the hat dry it will also keep it protected from any other items in storage that might crush it or dent it. You have the choice to either buy a hat box or you can make your own.