Four Steps to Break in your Baseball Cap

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Күн бұрын

A demonstration of the four basic steps that I perform on new baseball caps to get them ready to wear. This process works best when you've got a cap with the right size and quality construction.
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@daysandwords 2 күн бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you man. I have generally just used the steam function on our iron, but I haven't been getting the results I wanted, and since I've got lots of 59fifties now so I decided to follow this tutorial as closely as I could (we haven't got a tea pot but I got a coffee steaming jug and put it on the hot plate to give me a constant source of steam), and my Cubs City Connect hat is looking beautiful... Almost as good as my favourite shape, 39thirty, which are basically not available here in Australia. Thank you, from a cap enthusiast down under!

@stagedoordancer12 3 жыл бұрын

Baseball hats just never looked good on my head... until I found THIS!! thank you!!

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

That's really cool to hear, thanks for the comment!

@jesusguevara3675 3 жыл бұрын

that baseball cap just looked beautiful after the process

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, man - appreciate it!

@adolf10chi 5 жыл бұрын

Love your tips and tricks! Glad you went over softening the crown. I will definitely be trying it out this weekend. Thank you!

@ryanburr2963 2 жыл бұрын

I just tried your 4 step process on one of my caps and I am amazed. Where has your channel been all my life? I have 12 caps that I do not wear because of the form of the crown and overall fit. Your tips are a gamechanger! Thanks so much!

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Right on, welcome to the channel… glad I could help, thank you!

@StarAllKungfu 7 ай бұрын

I've been living my entire life with those storage winkles. This is such an easy fix lol. Even the method of turning a flat brim to a curve. Thank you KZfaq algorithm. Great content. Cheers.

@dreinthe616 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man, glad you found it!

@beertron7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your quality content man, most appreciated. I’ve been collecting NE hats for close to a decade and have learned more about moulding and shaping them in the past few months by watching your videos. It’s a slow and tedious task but I’m in the process of reshaping all my caps per your methods. Thank you again.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear, thanks for the comments... and I know the process can take some time if you're catching up on many caps, but I've come to appreciate the ritual of the whole thing. It's as natural as coffee in the morning when I get a new cap!

@delwyngarcia5189 5 жыл бұрын

If u go to the New Era flag store they have a machine that breaks in your hats and curves the brims as well. It does it so with steam.

@ryanlaw244 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. I've worn caps my whole life and I just tried your technique on one of them. I've never had a hat fit so well. I just spent the afternoon fixing all my caps. Much appreciated 🙏 great videos. Thanks so much.

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool, man - glad I could help out, and thanks for posting.

@truthurtzjc Жыл бұрын

Proper way to wear a ball cap.... As well as a proper demonstration on how to contour. 👍👍👍

@wickedflagon Ай бұрын

I just used your video to help shape a giveaway Mariners cap I got recently; turned out really well, thanks!

@dreinthe616 26 күн бұрын

You are welcome, glad I could help.

@zn_drummer 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I am a collector of close to 100 59fifty caps that I mix up and wear daily, but I probably actually wear only about 50-60 of them at best, due to imperfections in the cap(s). I found your videos about a week ago and I have watched a bunch of them and have applied many of your tips to a huge amount of those caps since then and I have been able to reshape, resize, and recurve them into fitting me properly, while looking like a fresh new cap in the process. So thanks man! I plan to always use your tips to any new cap that I get!

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool to hear that, Zach - thank you for the comments... This is exactly why I started making and posting videos, so it’s always great to hear when someone can get the most out of their collection!

@michaelkevorkian3686 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I used a garment steamer I use on my shirts and it worked great. I’ve never had a hat fit so well. Thanks so much.

@dreinthe616 7 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, happy to help!

@user-zx2cr9bl5o 4 ай бұрын

如果配上中文那是伟大的！中国有14亿的观众！！

@DS-lx7tf Жыл бұрын

Watched several videos and glad I found this one. I came back to it again

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks- glad you came back to it

@PatrickTX 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, perfect timing! You posted this soon after I picked up a new hat from Lids! A pillbox hat that is 🤣

@buttmuncher9030 3 жыл бұрын

@Hunter Armani did you just spam a 2 year old comment??? 😂😂😂

@jaxgasaway4991 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Keep up the good work!

@tomcat505 3 жыл бұрын

I like your style, your tips helped!

@mattneutrxn3313 4 жыл бұрын

Man THANK YOU!!! This work first try with my angels hat 🔥

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Right on, that's what I like to hear - thank you!

@alexlasky2031 5 жыл бұрын

This. Is. Excellent.

@onenationunderhatz4177 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!👍🏻

@Ace-lo8ei 3 жыл бұрын

Much love from San Diego brother 🤙 Keep up the awesome vids!

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate it - will do!

@XX-xv6xe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I fixed my beat up trucker hat, not too difficult but I just never knew how to do it.

@martinbuscaglia4628 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@joshuahernandez7635 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much worked perfectly. definitely gonna show my friends

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad to help out!

@basicdose.9872 2 жыл бұрын

I love this baseball thing.

@angelxcxm1411 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing.... I’m not used to these hats but bought one a month ago.... didn’t like how it looked boxy and the visor was so flat with no curve. Was going to return it but now keeping it. Thank you.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Right on, you are welcome... I started doing these videos for people to get the most out of their caps, so I appreciate your comments!

@NachoAverageFinds 4 жыл бұрын

Best Fitted hat channel on KZfaq keep up the good work are you on any other social media platforms?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you, I really appreciate it! Currently KZfaq only, but I may expand to Instagram at some point soon.

@NachoAverageFinds 4 жыл бұрын

dre in the 616 your officially my hat Guru

@elegantproductionsdjservic654 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree!!!! I have learned a lot. Keep the videos coming.

@ihavesoul4real Жыл бұрын

Love the channel. Fitted fixer legend

@keith420840 4 жыл бұрын

Best hat channel hands down. One thing i liked to do is after these steps, is hit it with some starch. Helps hold the shape longer.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, never tried that but will do so sometime soon. Thanks for the comment!

@anbelbuerta1461 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@novyherdian7611 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson bro. Gonna try this

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, good luck to you!

@vorgeyahiya8613 4 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of curved brim but now I know what to do with the creases and reshaped the crowns. Thank You.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Right on, I’m glad it helped you.

@3d8541 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@josephcontreras8930 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for viddie. I just love caps maybe too much no matter whst sport baseball football hockey or even power drink caps and somr that trucking shippkng companies reps gave me a while back. Thanks again

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for the comments!

@oblaxxx2779 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you dre !

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

@jcoco8576 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@adamcreveling1939 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just broke in 4 hats that have been giving me some trouble...especially that dang bubble in the front of the band!

@mikescollectiblemadness9498 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍❤

@papadiesel6198 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! I haven't bought a baseball cap in years. Purchased one that's coming today.. lve seen some great new hats,I just don't like the style, and way they make them now. Happy to try this.

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool to hear, give it a shot - thanks!

@-Cerberus 4 жыл бұрын

Nice man Thanks

@MikeMira22 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@Hogezy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SZlee703 2 жыл бұрын

That's really useful!Thank U!

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

You got it, thanks.

@venturahimself982 5 жыл бұрын

You are a genious.. :) ive had about 200 different 59FIFITY Caps, and youre doing it right my friend.. :)

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

@markwaite9569 Жыл бұрын

I wish I knew this years ago cheers 👍

@jonathanvan2838 4 жыл бұрын

these are quality tips, thanks for the help. is it just me when i say new era’s polyester hats are so much tougher to shape to your head? their wool hats were my favorite in terms of fit yet they never sell ‘em anymore

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks... and I would indeed give wool an edge in terms of shaping and manipulating - but the poly is not terrible, in my opinion. And you will find that many NE caps are still offered in wool - mostly the collections that sit outside of the official/authentic collections. If you search terms like "Wool Standard 59Fifty", that was a collection of MLB and NBA fitteds that were 100% wool. There is always a collection or two that surprises me by being all wool.

@splashboymigx115 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, im just about to pick up a low profile white sox hat so this will be helpful!

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, you are welcome!

@Lazlow_J 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!!

@Coconutboy66 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Germany greetings

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, and greetings from the USA!

@joesamprerer 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, thanks.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching

@Dan_Busby91 3 жыл бұрын

Best hat video on KZfaq

@morganbuntmannsverige9681 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of the times I get my caps I ask if I can take the display cap as I normally has no wrinkles and is shaped quite nicely

@harpninjamike 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vids. I've relied on many of them. I picked up a cotton 9fifty, and am wondering if you'd keep the same break in approach? All my others are 59fifty and poly or wool. Thanks!

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd probably stick with the same approach... though I've never tried it with a 100% cotton cap. Steam is still going to help you manipulate it... and thanks for the comment, I'm glad you can count on my cap techniques!

@jlcrocks4ever 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug! Can you Make a video of the new MLB Spring Training/BP Hex Tech cap vs the MLB Spring Training/BP Diamond Era Caps?

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, planning on it... just ordered one yesterday, will have a review up soon - thanks

@carlinoj5581 3 жыл бұрын

I need this hat!!!

@REVOFEV792 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you... btw, great YT handle, I am a fan of Kid Cudi

@REVOFEV792 4 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 Haha nice!

@Hoosier_Cruiser 4 жыл бұрын

wow that hat looks tailored post steam treatment, thank you for the tutorial!

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Right on, glad to help!

@IllDawgable 4 жыл бұрын

As Larry June would say, good job Dre.

@thegodmc1239 4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment. Numbers. Aye aye

@TheRealHumanCalculator 3 жыл бұрын

The God Mc you guys r both doing good now

@IllDawgable Жыл бұрын

Sock it to me

@wiiloverandproud 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Would you recommend similar techniques for Ebbets Field standard visor caps? Might also curve some American Needle and Mitchell & Ness caps.

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

I have a review for an EFF cap, and although I did steam the visor to curve it, their standard visors do not retain a curve like this. And most of the other steps aren't really needed with the EFF, except for maybe just a light steam to remove any wrinkles. Thanks!

@nickenos76 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@arncj18 2 жыл бұрын

does ebbets still use leather for their sweat bands inside the caps? and what would you recommend choosing between the Coops Retro Crown New Era 950, 50% wool version (with the spelled out "new york" or "boston", grey or blue ones) or something from ebbets? both with leather snapback.

@GOESCH77304 Жыл бұрын

Nice Doug! I Prefer the steam versus the hair dryer to round off the front panel sqauring. I had a few New Era caps that I otherwise wouldn't have worn had I not come across your videos! Best method w/o a doubt. *** Any advice on how to lessen the rise on a "HIGH CROWN" New Era cap? Thanks for all your help, the mad hatter

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

Cool, good to hear that I helped out with the collection. With the high crown models, it's really tough to reduce the height - the fabric has to go somewhere, so if you compress it a lot you end up with folds behind the front two panels. Thanks for the comments.

@capsparadis3642 3 жыл бұрын

Hi,any tutorial how can design caps in Adobe illustrator ?

@SlickNik305 4 жыл бұрын

I've just started wearing fitted caps and this is fantastic. Thank you! One thing I'm finding a little annoying is the back of the cap is flat and not maintaining a rounded shape from a side profile view... Do you have a fix for that? Thanks in advance!

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Hey cool, thanks for the comment. The back four panels are of course "unstructured", so they do tend to lose that rounded shape - there's usually a 'ridge' that forms right above the sweatband too. The sweatband is stiffer and keeps its shape. Sorry if this sounds oversimplified, but does it still look flat when you've pulled it down into a good fit on your head? The front two panels pull the back four forward because of the structure in the crown.

@SlickNik305 4 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 Thanks for the fast reply Doug. Ah, I see... And no not over simplified but in fact your suggestion pinpointed the problem. I wear my 59Fifty pretty high from the front like almost resting on my hairline to slightly low at the back. This of course is creating that dip in the back panels. When I do wear it low profile then yes - fully rounded. It's my choice of style that's causing the issue here!

@elegantproductionsdjservic654 2 жыл бұрын

How's it going Doug? Great videos on your channel, keep the videos coming. I do all the steps like you do on this video. But I add an extra step. After your last step, I put a bump cap under my cap and spray (Aleene's) fabric stiffener spray on my cap to help keep the shape of the cap and help with the wrinkles on the back panels of the cap.

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good tip for managing the fabric appearance, thanks for posting. I sometimes avoid the sprays that might obstruct any of the natural ventilation through the fabric - like a waterproofing spray which is designed to do just that. Not totally familiar with a stiffening spray like that, but I will check it out, thanks for your support too!

@rodrigo_barriga 2 жыл бұрын

This worked great! Thank you very much!

@TheAndyTejeda 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on shaping new era trucker hats? Like the new era latitude mesh series for example

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I do not - have not dealt with mesh back caps in this way yet. Maybe during the warmer months next year, thanks for the comment.

@Ehhhh8339 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Doug I'm hoping you see this even though it's an older vid, I know you point out the creases a lot but my problem is on the side/back panels of some hats I get a dented or sucked in sort of look. It's very noticeable on a black hat that I wear and it just drives me crazy I'm thinking maybe a towel and steam might do the trick?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, got it - and I see the same thing on some caps - mostly where it draws in just over the sweatband in the back. I do have a new vid coming up soon that should cover some of this, and the towel/steam approach can help a little bit - best if you have a hat jack or some other way to trap the towel inside the cap while steaming. Thanks for the question, stay tuned!

@THATBOICUDDY 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video bro! Do you have any on how to clean your hat??

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a couple of them, if you go to my channel and/or search using my handle and "cleaning caps" or something like that, thanks!

@jameslovi8118 4 жыл бұрын

This really convince mo to buy 59fifty new era cap! New era caps should sponsor you sir! Hats off to you

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, man - good to hear and thanks for the comments!

@bigview 3 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial 👍 didn't mind I could do this with just steam. I got Question cause I'm looking for how to make the snapback hard plastic strap softer. I've buyed a new cap and didn't notice that it is snapback and not strapback. By looking this clip of you I thought, may there is any soft thing to put over to make the snap pieces softer or do I have to get a strap to replace it? Do you got recommendation for me? Thx anyway ✌️

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, good question - I don't spend too much time with snaps, mainly because of that issue (plastic edge discomfort). This is kind of a strange suggestion, but I'm thinking that there might be some sort of elastic fabric sleeve you could slip over it, I'm just not sure where to find something of the right size. Just an idea, thanks for watching!

@bigview 3 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 thx for your advice. I like your tutorials, you show really good hacks for caps I simple had to look by searching for my issue. In Germany we don't got tutorials for this good like yours. I googled my question a lot now but I think too that nobody did mind this issue cause I found nothing. Not even leather straps or things like that to simple replace it. I do wonder a lot about that, I do not find any other simple snap or strap for a replacing. Well one thing, like you said, there are soft pieces to put inside hats or caps to get it tighter when a head is to small. I think this could may fix my issue. I will give this a try. Thx for your answer ✌️ you got a good channel for all Caplovers 👍 I like.

@antonygough-martin857 3 жыл бұрын

I've actually come back to this video, I've got a cubs London games 9forty but the logo is quite big and forms a straight edge across the buckram. It irritates a small portion of scar tissue on the front of my head. Will try with the spoon to make it more rounded or domed in that area.

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes a large logo combined with the center panel seam on the front creates a very stiff area that can really press and irritate the forehead. Sometimes you can shape it just enough, other times there's so much stitching that it's hard to move it even a little bit. Thanks, I hope this gives some relief.

@TheFrogChannel Жыл бұрын

Hey Doug! Quick question, how does a broken-in 59Fifty compare to a 59Fifty Low Crown that's fresh out of the box? I love the 59Fifty but unfortunately I don't have the tools to shape it the way you do in the video. Is the Low Crown like a "pre-shaped" version of the cap, or am I being mistaken? Thanks for the content!

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

Well, I'd say that no matter how much you shape a standard, it will almost always have more volume in the crown than a Low Profile. It's actually why I prefer the standard - that extra volume keeps the cap off my upper forehead, which can sometimes get irritated from the buckram in the Low Pro. But if you don't mind the shallow crown, then the Low Pro would be ready to wear for you. Thanks for the question!

@bananajoe7717 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for that video. 👍 i don’t know if someone asked before , But can i use a usual water heater for that method? Best regards from Berlin , Germany

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

You mean like a pot of boiling water? Yes, of course... as long as it is boiling and producing steam, that's what you really need to work on the cap, thanks.

@bananajoe7717 2 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 thx. Your Videos are really helpful 👍

@TheBoarder360 2 жыл бұрын

I have a long oval head shape like you, but here in the UK hat jacks are hard to find and expensive - is there a way to fit my cap to my head shape without a hat Jack that you could recommend? Thanks man, love the channel!

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, that's a good question, but it's tough to come up with a good alternative because the HJ is so purposefully built for the job. Are there any regional "maker" or craft websites where people might make and sell them (e.g. Etsy)? But some of those are expensive as well, so it may be just worth it to pay international shipping and get the original Hat Jack.

@TheBoarder360 2 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 I might have to down that route I think - a new A’s cap arrived yesterday, I might try using my head as the Jack in the first instance and see how it goes!

@TSNAnnotator 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Doug, I just recently got a new cap from Ebbets Vintage, but it's an unstructured crown. Would still recommend some of these tips to get rid of that "train conductor hat" look?

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

No, if it’s an EFF cap, I would just roll with it - since the buckram and other details are soft it’s pretty well immune to shaping like this. But it’s a different (vintage) look, so I would just try to get used to it by wearing. I own a couple from EFF and did a review of one, I don’t think the crowns are too high. Thanks for the question.

@TSNAnnotator 3 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 Okay, I'll have to check out that review then! Thanks for the response!

@gilliecalifornio9537 3 жыл бұрын

Do they make bone 🦴 shaped hats for all the bone heads out there ?

@valandjay 2 жыл бұрын

Now that the hats are made of polyester and not wool will they shrink and or stretch at all? Should I buy the hat that fits me just right in the store or do I need to account for future shrinkage or stretching? I’ve never owned a fitted hat before.

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

You should def check out a few videos on my channel - one newer one is my 'Frequently Asked Questions' about fitteds - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptyHl8uhr522l2Q.html - but I also have several others about material (wool vs poly), size variation, etc. Trying on at the store is the best way because of the variation in cap sizing, and remember that you'll get a little more space if you plan to curve the visor. Good luck!

@johnjeremy4909 3 жыл бұрын

What really crackin homeboy? Question I got a 59 fifty hat on ebay. But the top the face and the crown Is leant back a bit i want to make up in curved. I hope making sense. What can you recommend. I see your the dopest hat repair hommie on you tube.

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, man... For what you are trying to do, I think you should watch this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpmDdLeCv7isnqs.html - where I show how to use a simple form to give a new shape to the crown. You can heat it up with a hair dryer or teapot, and you can ball up a towel or T-shirt to form the cap - good luck!

@srspielbergo1605 3 жыл бұрын

hi mr. I Just got a 5950 cap as a gift... But it's a little big size to my head, do you have a method.. For shrinking down a little.. Like 1/2 an inch? Thanks

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Can't shrink the customary hat size by 1/2 of an inch, but you might be talking about the circumference of the cap. Please watch my video "Why so much Shrinking?" to find out more, thanks.

@CristianDiaz-zc6wn 4 жыл бұрын

How did you get your logo on that hat I run a basketball league and would love my logo on a new era hat

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

If you have an artwork file, Lids stores will digitize it for $25 for use on their machines. I think if you buy more than 12 they are 50% off and they are made at the HQ plant, not the store. Not sure if anything changed since Lids was acquired, but there might be other options out there as well.

@Black_Jesus3005 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a hat. Where the logo is there are indents and it’s not smooth all the way around so when worn it looks a little funny. How would I go about fixing it? Any advice is appreciated

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

If it's near the logo in the front two panels of a 59Fifty or similar fitted, you should give this one a watch to see if there's a method that could help - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apOhZ9iX2puxZqs.html Thanks

@Coryf1989 4 жыл бұрын

The front two panels of my hat shrink and start to become concaved near the brim. Is there any way fix this?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

I think I know what you're describing... kind of creates a "chef's hat" look from the front? Usually I hit the front with steam, then hold my thumbs inside those areas and press outward while it cools. I hope that works, thanks.

@seekmore23 Жыл бұрын

If I use this tehnique for knock the squarenes of the hat, will it last, even after I wash the cap? Thank you.

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

It won’t last forever, you may need to refresh it again over time. It comes down to how much you can shape it while heated - that’s what creates the “memory” of the material like when they blocked it at the factory.

@seekmore23 Жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 Thanks. Yeah, I thought so, brobably I gonna have to re-sew it (with professional tailor) because it's too big.

@chrisb4488 4 жыл бұрын

Do you buy your 5950’s a little big? Any thoughts/comments?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

No, I actually stick with my normal 7-1/2, and sometimes get a 7-3/8 and stretch it a little bit. My basic rule is that it's easier to stretch than to shrink a cap - there's just nowhere for the extra material to go. Check out my cap stretching videos if you like, thanks for the question!

@mechanic5069 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. What is the model of that hat from this video? Thanks

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

Golden State Warriors 59Fifty, from the NBA City Series 2.0 2018/19. I have a review for that collection on my channel, thanks.

@coreymorales242 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be used to make the fitted look not so boxy looking on you head? All my new era caps look too damm square on my head I want a more round look

@dreinthe616 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure

@Galedan-C1029 5 жыл бұрын

Daily wear helps make it more round

@Kickback79 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely going to try these methods. Checking out all of your vids. Do the ski gloves work ok or use oven mitts ?

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, those lightweight gloves do just fine... just don't keep hands in the steam for too long. Thanks!

@boostedwilliam8923 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm new here. I planning to buy a 59fifty and i want to bend the visor just like you did. So i should choose a bigger size? My size is 7 1/4.

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

If you know your size well, I do not recommend going larger if you bend the visor. Bending the visor actually gives you a little more room in most cases, see my video on shrinking ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5Z9ns55tbCcpok.html ) where I talk about how curving the visor actually gives more room because its closer to the shape of most heads. I'd say try your current size first, thanks.

@boostedwilliam8923 4 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 thank you, i really appreciate your help! :)

@biaandlima 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, what type of hat you wearing in the video?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

NBA City Series 59Fifty, Golden State Warriors design from 2018/2019 season, thanks.

@onlinesociety3622 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna ask you why i feel more comfortable on low profile size 7 then a standard 59 fifty I feel is to tight on my head? Any advise from you?

@onlinesociety3622 3 жыл бұрын

Standard 59 fifty size 7

@dreinthe616 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest thing to remember is that New Era caps vary a lot - most of the cap is still made by hand, so even the same sizes can fit differently from cap to cap. That’s probably the biggest reason the LP feels better - it’s probably a slightly larger size 7, and the standard might be on the small side. Thanks for the question.

@tony2169 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@bigperm005 Жыл бұрын

Tips on shrinking a hat a little? Possible?

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I've got a few videos on that topic - go to my channel and search 'shrink' or find my shrinking playlist, thank you.

@itsroads206 4 жыл бұрын

Would this technique work on a Zephyr SnapBack hat that’s 35% wool and 65% acrylic?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

Steam will work with those exterior materials. The rest depends on the buckram in the front two panels, and the substrate material of the visor. New Era has stiff buckram that can be shaped, and a fiber/resin visor material that holds a shape very well. Not sure about either of those on a Zephyr cap, but thanks for the question.

@itsroads206 4 жыл бұрын

@@dreinthe616 Cool. Thanks, man. Thank you for your response! No one ever gets back with me. So I have this University of Hawai'i snapback hat that the crown is just way too high, but I think my biggest problem is the "UH 808" patching. Maybe not problem, but *maybe* a fear? (Hat example here: twitter.com/itsroads/status/1269414816457711616) Should I still try?

@dreinthe616 4 жыл бұрын

@@itsroads206 Seems like the link is not working anymore, but if you're talking about a patch or embroidery that extends high on the cap, those are really tough to shape, probably the stiffest elements in the cap.

@tudormiller887 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never curve the visor on my 59Fifty hats. That's just my preference.

@habibaaziz2834 Жыл бұрын

What a nice hat, what's your size in cm

@dreinthe616 Жыл бұрын

Just about 60cm, so I buy some 7-1/2s and some 7-5/8s in the US sizes

@Dtreen2 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work on Mitchell and ness polyester crowns?

@dreinthe616 2 жыл бұрын

Based on their construction, most of these steps should work about the same... the buckram under the front two panels is the key to shaping it, and the visor material might be a bit different, but steam will help you work with both, thanks for the question.