Cowboy Hat Clipart

Cowboy Hat Clipart

You love your Stetson cowboy hat, there's no doubt about that. And why wouldn't you? Aside from being a historic piece of head wear (the first cowboy hat was invented by a hat maker named John B. Stetson in 1865, from whom this hat is named after) it has become a favorite part of your wardrobe for its aesthetic beauty and sturdiness.

Caring for Your Stetson Cowboy Hat
By Selene Marin Platinum Quality Author

It only follows that you'd want to take absolute care for your favorite cowboy hat. Here are a few tips to do just that:

1. Store your hat upside down on its crown and store it in a cool dry place. Store your hat on a hat rack or if you're not going to use it for a long time, keep inside a hat box. Placing it in near a heat source like stove or fireplace will shrink the cowboy hat's sweatband which also causes the hat to shrink. Constant exposure to heat will have the hat no longer fit you. That's why it's best to stay it away from any source of heat. Always remember that proper storage is the key in keeping the perfect form of your hat.
2. Avoid holding your hat on the crown. It's better to handle it by touching the brim when you pick it up, wear it or adjust it. Also be sure that your hands are always clean when you touch your hat as not to leave any mark or stain on your hat.
3. Clean your hat by using a clean damp cloth or hat sponge to get rid of surface dust and dirt. Rub the cloth counter clockwise gently towards the back of the hat. Don't use cleaning solutions for cleaning your hat because the strong chemicals in it may damage the hat's material.
4. Occasionally, turn down the sweatband of the hat to dry and so that perspiration and oil from the hair will evaporate instead of seep into the hat.
5. Air dry your hat naturally by hanging it on a hat rack. Never dry your hat by putting it under direct or even just near any heat source like heater, furnace, stove or chimney. You may think that you're doing your hat a favor by speeding up the drying process but in reality this is entirely torture to your hat. Exposure to heat will definitely deteriorate the quality of the hat's material and damage it in time.
6. Don't subject your hat to abuse. Your cowboy hat is a hat, don't use it as a basket to gather fruits, or a money box to hold some coins. It is a head wear not a storage device. And if you plan to wear it on the rain, it's best that you get a rain cover for your hat.

Your cowboy hat is indeed one of your most precious belongings. Extend its life and maintain its top quality by practicing these caring tips for your hat.

Cowboy Hat Clipart