50s Sandy Hat in Natural

• 100% Paper straw
• Gold tone base metal
• Raphia

Hat care! We recommend storing your hat in a closed spacious plastic bag on a shelf or in a hatbox in a cool, dry place. Leaving your hat in direct sunlight might cause discolouration. When storing your hat on a shelf, it's important to lay it upside down on its crown ( filled with some tissue paper) to take the pressure off the brim. Always handle your hat by the brim and avoid touching the crown as much as possible. You can also hang your hat on a hat rack or hook but make sure to cover the tip of the hook with some tissue paper so it doesn't cause any damage. Do not hang your hat for long periods as gravity may change the original shape of your hat. Cleaning! If your felt hat needs a pick-me-up, use a clean, soft-bristled brush, preferably from horsehair. Gently brush your hat in small, circular motions in the direction of the nap. Brushing your felt hat regularly will increase the longevity of your hat. In case your hat is covered with dust, a lint roller or some adhesive tape will do the trick. You can clean the sweatband inside your hat or cap by putting a few drops of alcohol (100%) on a clean cloth. For more severe stains, we suggest taking your hat to a local hat (repair) shop. Travel! Bronte develops a special range of travel hats by using the finest braided straws and souple felts. You can gently roll a travel hat just like an ice cream cone. Do not pleat the item nor store it at the bottom of your heavy suitcase but keep it in the top area of a trolley or bag. If you've been travelling with a Bronté travel hat and you want to return the hat to its original shape, steam it over boiling water while shaping the hat with your hands. Make sure to be careful with your hands as the steam can be very hot. leave the hat to dry in its original shape.