Some specialty caps such as the Nike Dri-FIT hat should be hand-washed.
Can hats be machine washed. Place the hat into the washer alone or with a smaller load of laundry so it doesnt lose its shape with a gentle detergent and wash with warm water on a gentle cycle. If necessary they wash things carefully. Even if the label says you can machine wash your hat use a zippered garment bag as an added layer to protect your hats shape and color.
The following instructions are virtually identical to cleaning felt and wool hats with one notable exception. How to Wash a Hat in the Washing Machine Pretreat extra dirty areas like the sweatband if applicable with a solvent-based spray or heavy-duty detergent. This is because your hats are sensitive for a direct machine wash.
To do this just remove the cap from the head and shake the area until all the moisture has been removed then put it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Washing the hats directly in the machine can damage their shape and quality. Baseball caps are everyones favorite whether you wear your baseball cap for work or to play or you are hanging out with your friends to.
However a high-quality hat should be able to go in the wash and retain its shape. It looks like you can load anything into modern machines. Hats can accumulate a lot of dirt and grime.
Washing your hats by hand is the safest method to use but some sturdier hats can be machine-washed. Washing instructions for them are to before washing first remove the batteries. Unfortunately theyre often tricky to wash especially if they are made of hand-knit wool.
Start with a Natural Stain Remover. I intend to iron it after the wash of course but will the brim keep its shape. This versatility means that you can either scrub them by hand or throw them in the washing machine.