picked up two 7 3/8 hats and one was a little bigger than the other. saw this technique and figured i’d give it a try and it indeed WORKS. make sure the hand towel is pretty damp (not dripping) i put it around the hat and made sure it was touching the hat as he showed. i ONLY did 45 seconds 3 times, the hat will be a little soft and malleable and a little damp. basically as if it was steamed. i then put the hat in the microwave by it’s self on a paper towel for 15 seconds. after wards i took a rubber band put it around the brim, right to where the brim and hat connect, and let it sit for about an hour… i promise i’ve never had a hat fit and the brim formed in a better way. 100% gonna use this trick for my future hats
I did 90 seconds, added some beans and a baked potato, boiled some carrots and did another 5 minutes, then ate it all. Did I make a mistake or will it be okay? X
@@drxp1882 it’s not, i get the concern because why tf would you put your fitted in the microwave, but trust, it works. just make sure it’s regular material tho, i’ve seen comments saying wool/corduroy hats can catch fire w this, but normal hats it works with!
DO NOT do this with a Courdory hat. It will catch on FIRE!!! This method works fine. But u must make sure u have NO STICKERS on your hat and that it’s not Courdory! Totally safe so long as u stand by and watch and that you’ve removed all stickers. When u make a video like this u should highlight those things
A had to do it several times, but it worked for my 89% poly and 20% wool Cooperstown 7 5/8 hat. I put it in twice for five minutes and dried it after each of those times. Taking drastic measures worked. Thank you for this suggestion because wetting and dryer did nothing. You saved my cap!
I was afraid but it worked! I did 30sec three times with the damp towel, it worked well but I wanted a bit more tight, so I added one last time without the towel on the microwave. LOL tysm!!
Pure genius i got a wool scally cap from Ireland i take a m/L and it was a XL i actually sprayed it down with water and tossed it in the microwave for 30 sec then repeated about 6 times then 7th time i put it in for 1.5 min it fits perfect then stuck it in freezer for 20 min i couldnt be more happy thank you
Man really appreciate the video. Every single 7 3/8 fitted I buy now fits a little different. This really did the trick for a couple of mine that fit a little big. After the microwave I let mine dry out in the sun for a little while. That seemed to help the "bunching issue" around the sides.
I agree, if you leave the hat in your car for a few weeks during the summer it will shrink and fitted hats from China look really square to me. I like the get hats from Bangladesh. They fit better and shape is better for me. Just my opinion. Great video
I was scared this would melt the buckram (the plastic net stuff on the inside in the front). Then I realized thats why he only does 30 seconds at a time. thank you visionzwithnick.
Cool video I think if you incorporate spray on starch on the last round it would help stiffen / strengthen everything back up, I’m going to have to try this
this defo works for the polyester caps but guys, you MUST REMOVE any foil stickers before putting it in the microwave. they will burn/scorch/mark the hat.
It works, but I had a Braves 95 championship hat that had a floral pattern on the bottom of the brim and it had something in it when I put it back in for a second down, the motherfucker caught on fire😂😂 I know i stupid 😅
My cap does not sit completely on my head, it has a rigid material on the front that rises upwards! I'm going to try your technique! Thank you very much 😊
Bro i have a small ass head. It is hella hard to find a hat that fits my head. It pisses me off to because i love hats. I jealous as hell of people that have normal heads lol
Disclaimer for anyone wanting to try this. I did this exactly as described. First run went ok but I wanted to snug it a little more and on the second run it basically ruined the brim. It made it very stiff so I’m guessing the material inside the brim is burnt because it smells like shit and so does my whole kitchen. It also burned some of the stitching under the brim. I wouldn’t recommend this method. It did shrink my hat enough to fit right but the brim will never be the same
I got this retro Astros hat I bought online bought size 7 but I'm usually in between 6 7/8 & 7, so there's no such size in between those two. I really like the hat was thinking about just giving it away (after all I got it for free from the seller on Amazon). I never got curious as to search for this type of topic I wasn't even aware hats could shrink lol. I'm trying this method today when I get home, I'll come back with an update and let yall know if it worked for me. Thank You sir.
@@jomacris8109 It did shrink bro ain't gone lie I did the process like 6-7 times some 30 seconds and like twice or three times I did it for 45 sec- 1 min.. I couldn't get it to shrink just enough so it could fit me correctly like it should but hey I tried, thing was I bought it online a size bigger and I guess it felt like 2 sizes more bigger not sure why.. so in all I can say It shrunk 1 size but just not enough to fit me like a fitted should.. will try again maybe I can get it to shrink more
I ordered a 7 1/2 New Era. It says 7 1/2 but it fits like 7 3/4. Maybe even 7 7/8. You think this will work with that size gap? Plus my hat is red, I'm thinking the red will run into the white. I'll still try I guess
But over all I did this technique along with having the folded paper in the hat as well first try the paper technique then do the microwave trick you will notice a difference
Wouldn't this only really work if your hats made of wool? I love the boxy look that's why Banga hats are my faves. China hats are usually to eggy shaped for me but there getting better! don't know about Laos hats as I don't own one but ive heard there nice. I might try this on my Dodgers "Kanji" hat, im a 7 but it's a little bit loose! So this might work but if it's not wool I can't see it working! 💯
I tried a hat in the microwave it kind of worked. But I just remembered I had some foam pad from a window AC unit install and pushed it through the label on the back of the hat. It fits much better. But I think the crown of my hat shrunk down just a bit so I think I’ve gotten something going now. I have a new 49ers hat and had MAGA sewn on the side to match the logo. Probably the only 49er hat with MAGA 😂
I'm extremely late but watched the vid from lids. Just did this tonight. Boil water (if you dont have a steamer), hold the brim over the steam (or just steam it) till it's warm, them fold brim around a cup and hold for 15 seconds. You'll get even better than this uploaders result. Literally perfect. Hope you've figured out by now though!
Nah i aimt gone cap i did this back in 07-08 i was dumb and still in hs and i burn 🔥 my shit so i found a way now i just damp the hat a lil and daamp the towel more thwn the fitted i put it on and the towel over and just use a blow dryer is safer and its literally shrinking into my head size i feel like tgis method u gotta play tge fuessing game with the time cause all microwaves aint the same so heat faster then others and thats where i fcCD up thinking i could just out 1min and itll be just right u xan also do the 2 towel method where u damp both towells ball 1 up into the inside of the cap and the other one over the cap and then the blower u just have to make sure thatd towell or clother w.e u choose is really stuffed like meat in a potato and u set theres also the bounty napkings too u wet the napkins even if its not bounty u just have to make sure is quality so theyÿ just get soggy eventually turn into a nothing burger but anyways put it in the inside of the fold/cuff of the fittted and just hit it with that magical 🎩 blower
@DC Yes, it worked extremely well. I was very impressed and happy with the results. I'm doing to do it like all of the time. Great video and great content.
I have a scally and it has no real brim so you can’t stuff it. I grew my hair out and I’ve been stuffing it up there since summer and I stretched the hell out of it. I can almost tie it back now it really drove me crazy. Will this work?
hey man, can I just ask whats the material of the cap that you used in this video? imma do this but Im not sure if my new era fitted is the same material like the one you used in the video thanks!
I tried this; it does work at least marginally to shrink the bowl of the hat - so that is good. Question though - at least on the newer (and anymore, all) Chinese made or other imported caps - the polyester on the low part of the front panels right above the brim will kind of bunch up a bit after, and when the hat dries. It's not super noticeable on darker caps - but it is there, and makes the hat look less than new. Any suggestions to get rid of this? I put some steam on it and that seemed to work temporarily, but then the wrinkles came back. Interestingly enough, this did not happen on an older, USA-made cap when I tried the microwave trick on it. Just cheaper material, I guess. Thanks, New Era.
@@mattwall6100 I got so fed up with the Chinese caps that I pitched them. I have one nice, USA made cap left. Once this one wears out, I will probably just pay more to buy '47 Brand caps more often. It's a shame because NE in it's prime was a special thing. But that ship has sailed.
Smaller and stretch, if you buy a stretcher from hatclub and just steam. Will probably be the same easiest way to get it to your head shape. Can always stretch more and more, but shrinking is a bit harder
Sorry that happened I was meaning to say try at your own risk my microwave gave me no issues maybe try another microwave try going to ur friends house and trying
I ordered a limited edition from Japan New era Kansas City royals ash katchum Pokemon hat but only size I found was 7 1/4 I’m a size 7 do you think this will work I don’t wanna damage a hat that’s hard to find :/
these dudes tryna get CTE w how tight they want to wear they hats 😂 Im a 7 1/8 bald but I outgrow my hair sometimes some I get the 7 1/4, some 7 1/4 sizes I have are a bit tight I wear those when I have a fresh cut and the bigger ones when I outgrow my hair but I leave em the way they are cause that how they are made they have low profile hats that have a curve pre made I aint sticking my hats in a microwave 😂
picked up two 7 3/8 hats and one was a little bigger than the other. saw this technique and figured i’d give it a try and it indeed WORKS. make sure the hand towel is pretty damp (not dripping) i put it around the hat and made sure it was touching the hat as he showed. i ONLY did 45 seconds 3 times, the hat will be a little soft and malleable and a little damp. basically as if it was steamed. i then put the hat in the microwave by it’s self on a paper towel for 15 seconds. after wards i took a rubber band put it around the brim, right to where the brim and hat connect, and let it sit for about an hour…
i promise i’ve never had a hat fit and the brim formed in a better way.
100% gonna use this trick for my future hats
Glad it worked for you 👌🏾👌🏾😃
I did 90 seconds, added some beans and a baked potato, boiled some carrots and did another 5 minutes, then ate it all.
Did I make a mistake or will it be okay? X
You’re HILARIOUS! When you messed up the timer and realized it, I was dying laughing at your comments😂
Lmao
dawg i can’t even describe the shock i felt pulling my hat out the microwave and having it finally fit perfectly. thank you😭🙏🏻
💀💀💀
@@Knowledge021 is it cap?
@@drxp1882 I didn’t do it bro I just rolled paper towel underneath the front and it fit me after
@@drxp1882 it’s not, i get the concern because why tf would you put your fitted in the microwave, but trust, it works. just make sure it’s regular material tho, i’ve seen comments saying wool/corduroy hats can catch fire w this, but normal hats it works with!
You for real????
Thanks allot men! This worked very well for one of my fav hats that never fit me quite right! You’re the man
DO NOT do this with a Courdory hat. It will catch on FIRE!!! This method works fine. But u must make sure u have NO STICKERS on your hat and that it’s not Courdory! Totally safe so long as u stand by and watch and that you’ve removed all stickers. When u make a video like this u should highlight those things
what is Courdory?
I assume no pins too
Who even wears corduroy hats Anymore
@@frankyrivera8135 🤦🏻♂️ obviously.....
just microwaved mine witht he stickers on😬 instant regret
A had to do it several times, but it worked for my 89% poly and 20% wool Cooperstown 7 5/8 hat. I put it in twice for five minutes and dried it after each of those times. Taking drastic measures worked. Thank you for this suggestion because wetting and dryer did nothing. You saved my cap!
So if I’m a 7 5/8 and 7 3/4 ..can I cop a 7 7/8 and it
Will be good enough for a proper fit? Serious question btw
I was afraid but it worked! I did 30sec three times with the damp towel, it worked well but I wanted a bit more tight, so I added one last time without the towel on the microwave. LOL tysm!!
Pure genius i got a wool scally cap from Ireland i take a m/L and it was a XL i actually sprayed it down with water and tossed it in the microwave for 30 sec then repeated about 6 times then 7th time i put it in for 1.5 min it fits perfect then stuck it in freezer for 20 min i couldnt be more happy thank you
Man really appreciate the video. Every single 7 3/8 fitted I buy now fits a little different. This really did the trick for a couple of mine that fit a little big.
After the microwave I let mine dry out in the sun for a little while. That seemed to help the "bunching issue" around the sides.
I agree, if you leave the hat in your car for a few weeks during the summer it will shrink and fitted hats from China look really square to me. I like the get hats from Bangladesh. They fit better and shape is better for me. Just my opinion. Great video
I was scared this would melt the buckram (the plastic net stuff on the inside in the front). Then I realized thats why he only does 30 seconds at a time. thank you visionzwithnick.
This was the best method bro thank you g. I was gone return it till I seen this video.
Saw even…..🤣
Cool video I think if you incorporate spray on starch on the last round it would help stiffen / strengthen everything back up, I’m going to have to try this
this defo works for the polyester caps but guys, you MUST REMOVE any foil stickers before putting it in the microwave. they will burn/scorch/mark the hat.
Hell yeah, thanks bro!!!! This definitely worked. Appreciate you making this video!
Hell yeah playa 🙏🏿
Thanks!!!!🎉
I melted a hat doing this one time. The metal inside the hat caught on fire
Same thing happened to me
You didn't dampen it enough
It actually worked and my microwave didn't catch fire. ❤
I thought you weren't supposed to microwave anything with metal. Isn't that button on top of the hat metal?
I just bought a mack hat for my fiancée" truck driver "... No mesh on the hat but fits to big. Im gonna try this technique and see how it goes .
I cut my hair off I used to have hella curly hair now I jus got a lil taper, let’s see if Ts work
best trick I've ever found!! thank you!
Hell yeah man glad it worked I just bought 2 new hats and they fit me just right with this trick
Perfect! “I sprayed it down, threw it in the wave for 2 hours and now it fits my Chihuahua Curtis! Shanks brutha!
I’m weak
Just looked at the thumbnail and said yea I’m not throwing my hat in the microwave.
Lmao I just said the same thing 😂😂
😂😂 no cap
It works, but I had a Braves 95 championship hat that had a floral pattern on the bottom of the brim and it had something in it when I put it back in for a second down, the motherfucker caught on fire😂😂 I know i stupid 😅
@@Thejonesguy yeah, still not throwing my hate in the microwave lol
i’ve thrown my hat in the oven and that shit worked
Thank u so much bro I came up on these two dope ass hats that r rare n are only one size bigger but i made it work
Bro, you forgot to tell us to clean are microwave first. Now my hat is covered in spaghetti sauce, and smells like popcorn. 😂
My cap does not sit completely on my head, it has a rigid material on the front that rises upwards! I'm going to try your technique! Thank you very much 😊
Bro i have a small ass head. It is hella hard to find a hat that fits my head. It pisses me off to because i love hats. I jealous as hell of people that have normal heads lol
What about the metal in the inside of the hat.
The closes size for a fitted to fit me is 7 1/8 but it fits 3 fingers big from the sides and if I get a size 7 its too small
you can cut the inside thing and it could probably fit then
Can I shrink a 7 1/4 im a size 7 1/8
This seriously works. Thanks homie.
I did it two times with my hat covered and one time with my hat uncovered and it worked
Disclaimer for anyone wanting to try this. I did this exactly as described. First run went ok but I wanted to snug it a little more and on the second run it basically ruined the brim. It made it very stiff so I’m guessing the material inside the brim is burnt because it smells like shit and so does my whole kitchen. It also burned some of the stitching under the brim. I wouldn’t recommend this method. It did shrink my hat enough to fit right but the brim will never be the same
It’s a hit or miss it’s ur microwave there’s a lot of ppl who it worked well for and some it didn’t ..🤷🏾
I tried this and it lit my bay on fire
Yo bro! Just wanted to thank you, this worked wonderfully!
Genius move! Much respect! 🫡 Worked like a charm bro💯
i didnt think this would work now my hat fits so good love ur vids
🙏🏾👍
I got this retro Astros hat I bought online bought size 7 but I'm usually in between 6 7/8 & 7, so there's no such size in between those two. I really like the hat was thinking about just giving it away (after all I got it for free from the seller on Amazon). I never got curious as to search for this type of topic I wasn't even aware hats could shrink lol. I'm trying this method today when I get home, I'll come back with an update and let yall know if it worked for me. Thank You sir.
Wht happen
@@jomacris8109 It did shrink bro ain't gone lie I did the process like 6-7 times some 30 seconds and like twice or three times I did it for 45 sec- 1 min.. I couldn't get it to shrink just enough so it could fit me correctly like it should but hey I tried, thing was I bought it online a size bigger and I guess it felt like 2 sizes more bigger not sure why.. so in all I can say It shrunk 1 size but just not enough to fit me like a fitted should.. will try again maybe I can get it to shrink more
My man coming correct with a Stros hat.
I ordered a 7 1/2 New Era. It says 7 1/2 but it fits like 7 3/4. Maybe even 7 7/8. You think this will work with that size gap? Plus my hat is red, I'm thinking the red will run into the white. I'll still try I guess
This technique will work but do it in sections like when I do it for 30 sec, I do it for 30 seconds at a time so the hat color won’t burn
And try not to make the rag ur using to drenched just enough to where the hat can get some even steam
But over all I did this technique along with having the folded paper in the hat as well first try the paper technique then do the microwave trick you will notice a difference
Thanks. I'll have to try once or twice more. I'm hoping it will shrink to size without the folded paper. Seems to have worked this first round
Hell yeah glad it worked for you 👌🏾
Wouldn't this only really work if your hats made of wool? I love the boxy look that's why Banga hats are my faves. China hats are usually to eggy shaped for me but there getting better! don't know about Laos hats as I don't own one but ive heard there nice. I might try this on my Dodgers "Kanji" hat, im a 7 but it's a little bit loose! So this might work but if it's not wool I can't see it working! 💯
yea i ordered some a couple sizes down and it fits over the “bigger” one
Show my microwave blowing up from Sparks from the middle button in the hat is that normal?
What about the metal part on top of that
I tried a hat in the microwave it kind of worked. But I just remembered I had some foam pad from a window AC unit install and pushed it through the label on the back of the hat. It fits much better. But I think the crown of my hat shrunk down just a bit so I think I’ve gotten something going now. I have a new 49ers hat and had MAGA sewn on the side to match the logo. Probably the only 49er hat with MAGA 😂
Can you make a tutorial on how to curve the brim of the hat. That one looks perfectly curved
coffee mug
Tennis ball and a rubber band over night.
I'm extremely late but watched the vid from lids. Just did this tonight. Boil water (if you dont have a steamer), hold the brim over the steam (or just steam it) till it's warm, them fold brim around a cup and hold for 15 seconds. You'll get even better than this uploaders result. Literally perfect. Hope you've figured out by now though!
Nah i aimt gone cap i did this back in 07-08 i was dumb and still in hs and i burn 🔥 my shit so i found a way now i just damp the hat a lil and daamp the towel more thwn the fitted i put it on and the towel over and just use a blow dryer is safer and its literally shrinking into my head size i feel like tgis method u gotta play tge fuessing game with the time cause all microwaves aint the same so heat faster then others and thats where i fcCD up thinking i could just out 1min and itll be just right u xan also do the 2 towel method where u damp both towells ball 1 up into the inside of the cap and the other one over the cap and then the blower u just have to make sure thatd towell or clother w.e u choose is really stuffed like meat in a potato and u set theres also the bounty napkings too u wet the napkins even if its not bounty u just have to make sure is quality so theyÿ just get soggy eventually turn into a nothing burger but anyways put it in the inside of the fold/cuff of the fittted and just hit it with that magical 🎩 blower
It worked but if u got the hat from lids and wanna keep the stickers on it messes them up a little
How bout the metal part inside doesnt it blow up
No I mean maybe if you leave it in the microwave for like a whole minute and some change , that’s why I do it in sections of 30 sec
You don’t wanna cook the hat or burn the color
Low crown 5950 is the way.
I did the microwave took me at least 15 times but it worked cheers
This works! Thanks for the tip man! 🤘
hell ya bro !!! you just earned a Sub !
thanks bro, it actually worked for my Volcom flexfit. was about to throw away that bad boi
How do you do this with a fitted cap with the back part as trucker style.
Well , I did it ! It fucking worked !! Thanks Bro
Does this technique work with trucker caps? With the neting material on the back of the cap?
Plastic will warp and disfigure before it shrinks. Cotton is best case scenario then polyester and if you’re really brave, wool.
Great video. I’m doing this today.
@DC Yes, it worked extremely well. I was very impressed and happy with the results. I'm doing to do it like all of the time. Great video and great content.
I have a scally and it has no real brim so you can’t stuff it. I grew my hair out and I’ve been stuffing it up there since summer and I stretched the hell out of it. I can almost tie it back now it really drove me crazy.
Will this work?
Does this work similar as oven method?
Really helpful
hey man, can I just ask whats the material of the cap that you used in this video? imma do this but Im not sure if my new era fitted is the same material like the one you used in the video thanks!
I tried this; it does work at least marginally to shrink the bowl of the hat - so that is good. Question though - at least on the newer (and anymore, all) Chinese made or other imported caps - the polyester on the low part of the front panels right above the brim will kind of bunch up a bit after, and when the hat dries. It's not super noticeable on darker caps - but it is there, and makes the hat look less than new. Any suggestions to get rid of this? I put some steam on it and that seemed to work temporarily, but then the wrinkles came back. Interestingly enough, this did not happen on an older, USA-made cap when I tried the microwave trick on it. Just cheaper material, I guess. Thanks, New Era.
I noticed the same think
@@mattwall6100 I got so fed up with the Chinese caps that I pitched them. I have one nice, USA made cap left. Once this one wears out, I will probably just pay more to buy '47 Brand caps more often. It's a shame because NE in it's prime was a special thing. But that ship has sailed.
Do you think I could shrink a 7 1/8 to a 7? I love supreme hats but they only make a 7 1/8 and above? What do you think? Also enjoy the vids!
Will my hat go from a 7 to a 6 7/8?
How many times can we do it ?
Thoughts- if between sizes is it better to size big and shrink, or size small and stretch? 🤔
Smaller and stretch, if you buy a stretcher from hatclub and just steam. Will probably be the same easiest way to get it to your head shape. Can always stretch more and more, but shrinking is a bit harder
The crown button has an aluminum rivet on one of my hats. Probably not a good idea for the microwave.
Thank you for this video. Appreciate it.
The part where you put it in for 3 seconds and were like "oh fu..." made me laugh.
Cheers.
Had a fail😂 didnt take the paper out from previous hack and it caught on fire....real talk
Just to say don’t there’s a certain type of hat material that does not work with this trick and it will just catch on fire
Smells like cooked hat up in here 😂
How does the button on top not arc in the microwave?
@@dmikeseay I don’t know tbh do at ur own risk
What’s the wattage of that microwave, bro..Thanks
I wonder if anyone's ever tried a 5-6" rubber band under the sweatband...or piece of elastic?
Are the new era fitted size sticker foil and can I put it in the microwave with the sticker on and will it mess the sticker up
So do you repeat the towel over the hat theee times or what because I’m confused
Just pay attention closely don’t go any longer then 30 sec or u could burn ur hat
Right he has no idea how to explain anything lol dude fumbling over his words also. Calling it drenched then damp as well lmao
Doesnt the metal button short the microwave?
Split the stitching/threading on the side & unfortunately didn’t work for me
Instructions are unclear my hat is on fire and the metal from the hat exploded my microwave
Sorry that happened I was meaning to say try at your own risk my microwave gave me no issues maybe try another microwave try going to ur friends house and trying
😂😂😂
Make sure to take off the stickers 👍
Will this work with the New Era 39thirty Diamond cap?
I ordered a limited edition from Japan New era Kansas City royals ash katchum Pokemon hat but only size I found was 7 1/4 I’m a size 7 do you think this will work I don’t wanna damage a hat that’s hard to find :/
Enter at your own risk every microwave is different
WARNING: Most hats have metal inside the button on the top! Do not put a hat in the microwave!
My thought exactly lol
I was looking for this
DO NOT DO THIS!! I tried this method and the microwave will melt the bill of your hat! DO NOT TRY THIS!
Thanks from Argentina!
Make sure you take the parper off 😭
these dudes tryna get CTE w how tight they want to wear they hats 😂 Im a 7 1/8 bald but I outgrow my hair sometimes some I get the 7 1/4, some 7 1/4 sizes I have are a bit tight I wear those when I have a fresh cut and the bigger ones when I outgrow my hair but I leave em the way they are cause that how they are made they have low profile hats that have a curve pre made I aint sticking my hats in a microwave 😂
My hat burned up 😢
Well I’ll be damned!!…. It worked!! 🤗
My hat is mesh on the back , will that affect the process?
Yeah thats mine too but first hat i got fitted perfectly got same size and its too big
Mine's adjustable, but it's deep and goes over my ears.
When you put it in the microwave 3 times, Do you put the towel on the hat 3 times or just 1 time?
Word I guessed he done it without the towel after one go
What about the metal cap at the top?
I mean…his microwave and house is prob still up so….😂
Just read a comment, they have a possibility of melting and catching shit on fire, lmao.
Did you take the inside papers off b4 the microwave ?
Watch out for the metal buckle LOL
Really works lol
smart ash
thx bro