How to wash a cap: keep your cap looking good for longer

Washing a cap by hand: step by step

1. Start small: Simply wipe off light dirt with a damp cloth. Often that’s all it takes.

2. Hand wash with lukewarm water: If there’s more to do, carefully clean the dirty areas by hand with lukewarm water. Don’t soak the whole cap.

3. Don’t wring it out: Gently press out excess water with a towel instead of twisting the cap.

4. Air dry: Let the cap air dry in shape. Ideally, place it so the crown and brim don’t get squashed.

This works for the big ADULT caps just as well as for the kids caps in KIDS S, M and L.

Tip: Wipe off stains from ice cream, juice or sunscreen as soon as possible. Fresh stains are usually easier to remove than dried ones – and you’ll need to clean the cap thoroughly less often.

Washing caps in the washing machine? Better not

The short answer to the most common question: please do not wash your caps in the washing machine. In the drum the cap gets tossed around – the brim can break and the cap loses its nice shape. This applies to snapback, trucker, sports, performance and dad hat caps alike.

Too much water isn’t good for a cap either: if it gets completely soaked, the shape of the crown can suffer. That’s why you only clean the dirty areas and never soak the whole cap.

Washing beanies

You can also clean your Soulbuddy beanies by hand. Use a gentle detergent and lay the beanie flat to dry – that way it keeps its shape nicely. You’ll find the right beanies for big and small in our collection beanies & winter hats.

Get the brim back into shape with the Cap Curver

Has the brim lost its curve after cleaning or from lots of wear? With our Cap Curver you can bring the brim of your cap back into the shape you want – whether a slight, medium or strong curve.

Place the Cap Curver on top of the brim

Pull both snap ends down and connect them as soon as the desired curve is reached

Leave it fixed for at least 1 hour, then simply open the snap closure

The Cap Curver is adjustable and also suits all Soulbuddy KIDS S, M and L caps. You’ll find more tips, including the steam method, in our article Bending a cap brim.

Storing caps properly

The better your caps are stored between wears, the less often you’ll need to wash or reshape them. In the Cap Organizer, which hangs in the closet or on a door, they’re safe from dents; for travel there’s the Cap Travel Case for up to 4 caps. You’ll find more ideas in our article Storing caps and all helpers in our cap accessories.

Frequently asked questions

Can my cap go in the dryer?

No. We advise against the dryer just as much as against the washing machine and hot water. Always let your cap air dry.

Can you wash a cap in the dishwasher?

Please don’t. Hot water and long soaking damage the brim and crown – so for Soulbuddy caps the rule is always: hand wash with lukewarm water.

How often should I wash my cap?

Only when it’s really necessary. For everyday wear it’s usually enough to wipe off fresh stains right away with a damp cloth. Then you’ll only rarely need to wash the cap thoroughly by hand.

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