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CARE GUIDE
Your ZVENNEY HAT is not only a fashionable accessory, but also a durable quality product. To ensure the longevity, observe the following care instructions to keep your felt hat in top shape.​
HANDLING
Your ZVENNEY hat is made from high-quality and durable materials and is designed for longlasting use. Only high-quality fur felts made from rabbit or beaver hair are used, which have a very high felt density. This makes the hat extremely robust, durable and less susceptible to stains and rain, and it retains its shape even after years of use.
Nevertheless, a fur felt hat should be handled gentle; Any excessive force or unnatural strain for too long should be avoided in general.
When handling the Hat, use the Brim instead of the crown, as this might lead to a wearing-down of the front pinch over time. For optimal handling, grasp your hat by the brim at all times.
CARE
If you own a felt hat, you should also have a hat brush or alternatively a soft bristled clothes brush at home. The occasional brushing not only removes dust and dirt, but also restores the hat's natural shine. After brushing, the color also appears richer again and is shown to better advantage.
The felt hat should always be brushed in an counter-clockwise direction, as this is the direction in which the structure of the felt runs. The best way to do this is to place your hat over one hand and brush it from the top in the middle outwards towards the brim.
Gently steaming & brushing your fur felt can also help to lift marks from the felt.
​Please avoid brushing your hat in wet condition.
DRYING
Felt is generally resistant to moisture, however, its recommended avoiding exposure to heavy rain, as this could deform the felt. If your Hat does get wet, gently shake off excess water and leave it to air dry at room temperature with the brim facing down.
Under no circumstances use any heat source, such as radiator or hairdryer, as this can deform or even shrink the hat.If necessary, use your hands to gently shape and maintain the crown and brim's original form.
Once completely dry, lightly brush your hat to clean it.
STORAGE
Store your felt hat in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading. It is best to store felt hats in a place where it is not too warm and damp.
Ideally, use a hat box for storage or lay the hat on its brim on a flat surface. A good and decorative way to store your hat is to hang it on the wall. Make sure that the hat is not bent during storage. You should not hang the hat on a coat hook. Storing your hat with a hat-jack or mould inside that approximates your head size/shape can be a useful way to store your hat and allow it to further conform to your head shape whilst not in use.
For longer periods of storage, its recommended to use a hat box, as this prevents dust from accumulating on the fur felt and protects from heat and direct light. You can also insert moth paper into the box in to prevent pest infestation.
By following these simple care tips, you can ensure that your ZVENNEY Hat not only stays stylish, but also lasts a long time. Take good care of your hat and it will accompany you on many adventures!
For more advanced cleaning needs and repair work, please consult me at any time.
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