HANDLING YOUR HAT

To put on or remove your straw hat, lightly hold the front of the hat, the sturdiest part where the crown meets the brim. Handling by the brim may warp and twist the brim over time, giving it an uneven look. You can also gently put on and take off your hat by the top of the crown. Don't grab it too tightly, or you might crack the straw.

HEAT EXPOSURE

Avoid exposing your hat to the heat from stoves, radiators, lamps, car windows and exclosed cars in the summer. The combination of the heat and perspiration can shrink the sweatband.

STORAGE

Store your straw hat upside down on its crown, on a clean surface or in a box. This helps protect the shape of the brim.