Collection: Straw Fedora Hat

Yes: cleaning a straw fedora comes down to a soft, dry brush run along the weave to lift dust and sand, and a lightly damp cloth dabbed on a mark rather than rubbed.
The part that needs most attention is the inner sweatband, which takes in sweat on hot days: wipe it after a long day out and let the hat dry fully before you put it away. A straw fedora should never go in the washing machine, because the weave can loosen and the brim lose its shape.

Choose the size that matches your head measurement, because straw has much less give than felt: a straw fedora that feels tight the first time you try it will not loosen much with wear. 
Some of our straw fedoras come in an adjustable size, which is the safer choice if you are unsure. For a fixed size, our hat sizing chart turns your measurement into the US hat size, and when in doubt, go one size up rather than down.

With sensible care, a good straw fedora can last for many summers: the things that shorten its life are water, crushing and dry heat, not regular wear.
Tight, even weaves hold up better than loose ones. Keep it out of the rain, store it where nothing can crush the crown or bend the brim instead of squashed in a bag, and do not leave it in a hot car, where straw dries out and turns brittle.

Reshape a straw fedora with gentle steam and your hands: hold the bent area over a steaming kettle or a garment steamer for a few seconds until the straw softens, then press it back into shape with your fingers.
Let it cool and dry in the right shape, resting the hat on its crown, and fill the crown with tissue paper if it needs help holding its form. Work in short bursts, and bear in mind that stiff or heavily finished straws may not take a new shape at all.