Shaper Fedora Hat

Our fedora hat shaper is a 4-way wooden hat stretcher that helps ease a snug hat and hold its shape between wears. Two pine-look wooden halves and side pieces spread outward together as you turn a dark metal threaded rod by hand, so the pressure goes around the whole crown instead of pushing on one spot.

How the Wooden Hat Stretcher Works

Place it inside the crown while closed, then turn the rod a little at a time until you feel light resistance against the band. Leave it overnight, check the fit and repeat in small steps if needed. Felt and straw respond best to slow changes; a little steam can help felt relax, but let the hat cool and dry on the shaper before you wear it. Closed, it measures about 5.91 x 7.28 in (15 x 18.6 cm); fully open, about 6.3 x 9.25 in (16 x 23.5 cm).

Which Hat Sizes the Shaper Covers

The marked circumference runs from about 21.65 in (55 cm) closed to 25.39 in (64.5 cm) fully open, which spans most adult hat sizes. We show it in cowboy hats, straw hats and baseball caps, and it sits in a felt fedora the same way. Between wears, it also keeps a stored crown in shape. Find a hat worth looking after in our fedora hats.

Hat Shaper FAQ

Will it make my hat a full size bigger?

It helps ease a snug hat, but how much depends on the material. Go slowly; a hat that is far too small is better replaced by the right size.

Can I use it on a baseball cap?

Yes, it works in baseball caps as well as cowboy, straw and felt hats.

Do I need tools?

No. You turn the metal rod by hand to open or close it.