Ayo this worked great! One hat took about 10 minutes and got a nice snug fit, another hat took about 30 mins of constant boiling to get a good fit but tbh maybe another 10 mins and it's gonna fit exactly right. Shame the quality control of New Era sizing is so poor now, what you buy ain't always what you get! Regardless, I massively appreciate this video! 💪🏽
This seriously works. I had a 7 5/8 fitted hat, and I needed it to be a 7 3/8 I did what he told me to do about 3 times, and it fit great on my head. Thank you. Saved me from selling it
59 Fifty 100% polyester fitted from a 7 1/2 down to about 7 3/8 maybe slightly smaller, but not down to 71/2. Plus you don't risk burning it in an oven, spark in the microwave, or drowning or soaking in water. By far, it is the most sensible and easiest option of those I've seen online. Essentially, using steam to relax and shrink the size down. I did it, and it worked. Did like 8 minutes the way you show, with most of the back of the hat and about an inch of the brim hanging straight over the pot (sort of like a lid) so all the stem goes inside the center and along the sides. Took it off and tried it on, but I still wanted more shrinkage on the sides. I put it back on and focused on each side individually for 5 minutes each. I had the side hanging over the center of the boiling water rather than closer to the edge of the pot, as it originally was. Pulled it off after each side was done, and I tried it on and much better. Adjusted bending the brim again from the corners (where the brim meets the cap material on top) and absolutely perfect. Great video. Thanks for posting.
I wear 7 1/4. I tried it on my 7 3/8 hat and managed to make it fit perfectly for me. It was a 95% polyester 5% spandex New Era hat, so this makes the trick for those materials too 👍 Thanks for the video! Saved the hat from catching dust in my cupboard. It was a present so I didn't want to sell it 😀
Thanks my man! Worked for me too. Congrats on your weight loss success. I’m in the same boat. Gone down from 8 to 7 3/4. I’ve got a ton of caps to shrink down now.
I normally fit 7 3/8 but sometimes they can fit too too loose. But I shrink it by boiling water, in a small pot, I then put a piece of paper towel to cover the brim , I then put the cap on the top not wetting it but js putting it there for 5 to 10 mins on mid-high. Once I know it fully steamed, then I take it out, then use a blow dryer to dry it. And it shrunk. You could do it twice if you need it extra shrink. Works. Now my Chicago bulls 7 3/8 fit nice, not lose , not too tight.
Thanks for the video! I did it twice at 10 minutes. It didn’t shrink it much. I did it again last night at 25 min and now it fits perfectly. Thank you! I’m going to shrink a few more caps tonight!
thank you brotha you are a life saver. i have the same issue with the weight loss and so many hats i bought when i was heavier and couldn’t wear them when i lost weight because they were too big. i didnt think my fitted hat size would change with my body size but i guess its a thing 😂. been shrinking hats all night brotha thanks. god bless you
This works as of 2023 November, my 7 3/8 fit like a 7 1/4 now 😎 make sure your hat is floating on top of the pot though, I wasn’t paying attention and a lil side of my hat inside the water & got burnt but I was able to clean it off real quick! Thank you.
Thanks a lot man, I have a rare San Antonio Spurs hat in all black with grey OG logo, can't find it anywhere since they switched up and I was gonna sell it lol, I used this method and went from a 7 3/4 to 7 5/8 and threw my hat in the dryer for 15 min and now it fits snug without no damage to the structure of the hat.
Thanks for that bro! I recently bought a 59Fifty Pittsburgh Pirates fitted which is a 7 1/2. I'd previously bought a 7 1/8 fitted but it was a little tight hence buying a bigger size, problem is the 7 1/2 was too big! I was thinking of selling it which I really didn't wanna do because I really like it and haven't come across another one like it. This seems like the perfect solution so I'll be trying this one out, many thanks from the UK!
Maaaan I hope this really works! I just bought 2 new hats from New Era, a batting practice Tigers hat that fits PERFECTLY at 7 1/8, and a taupe NY Mets in the same size that is at least 7 1/4”. I can get my fingers all the way between the hat and my head with any resistance. Was going to send it back, already got the approval, but I love it and they don’t do exchanges so I’d have to do the whole wait process again. If this can get it to shrink 1/8” I’d be soooo stoked. Gonna try this right after work. Luckily it was on sale for $25 so if it doesn’t I won’t be too pissed that I can’t send it back. Thank you for this! If it works that is 😂
I have a problem with New Era fitted hats that this video has just completely sorted. I'm between sizes and my first attempts at addressing this was people recommend to stretch a cap. I did that and it does work but it looks stretched. The inner head band is very visable through the size of the cap and it doesn't look great. The other issue is its still too tight on my head. Going a size up I tried to use hat reducing foam. This didn't feel great and again pushes the inner head band into a more visble position. This technique right here works incredible. My reservations were not that this fine gentlemen wasn't telling the truth but I just presumed the amount of shrinkage would be quite subtle. It isn't.. after a bit of testing - and i've not pushed this too far, it feels like you can go down a full hat size. My head is exactly 60cm. And the 7 5/8 I just bought is around 60.6cm. It took me just over 10 mins of steaming to get a hat that would have blown off my head if someone farted in the house over the road to a perfectly fitted tight cap that could withstand a strong wind. As a bonus is was a great time to curve the rim and get out the side creases. as a tip make sure the pan is just large enough so the entire back side of the headband gets steamed Thank you so much!
Thanks for this info. What I don't like is the front and top of the had being so darn rigid and I want it relaxed and to lay more flat rather than standing up. The way I do it is simply putting the cap directly into boiling water, top down. I turn off the heat but let the hat sit in the water for 5 minutes or more. Remove it and work the front to relax it more. So far, my hats have not been damaged, they relax and shrink.
Maaan I have over 60 hats all 7 7/8 or 8 because I have dreads and I really want to cut my hair but I don’t want to lose my collection. I’m scared to cut my hair but I just may try this
Got two wool fitted hats from new era after one i got fit perfectly but they are way too big and id rather try shrinking than returning and/or buying new ones hoping they actually fit
A 7 5/8 is too snug on me and I usually can’t find the right size, I picked up the last hat the had in a sz 8 so I’m trying this method now to get down a bit. I can fit a finger in between my head and the hat, so we shall see.
You can also water the cap wet and then dry it with hair dryer to shrink it. Done that couple times. How many sizes down you think i could shrink cap? Theres this one cap that i really like but its 2 sizes too big last size available. I normally use 7 1/2 or 7 5/8 and this one is 7 7/8. 2 and half cm too big
Uhm I have a flat brim and my size is 7,5. When I put the hat on logo facing front it fits perfectly but when I wear it logo facing the back side it’s a bit loose, is that normal?
I put it on my head wet,after it’s cooled down, to mold it to my head . Also you can use hair dryer while it’s on your head But I’ve only used this method on fitted dad hats
Hey! My hat is perfect size, but it is very tall and if I place it above my ear, the top of the hat is 2 inches away from the top of my head. Can i do something about it?
I have some 1 of a kind hats I'd be real sissy to do this to my hats😢 but I want to try it I got hats i like to much to sell so they sit cuz they don't fit as snugg
@@rickymungia3899 I guess you can say all my hats are one of kind because they’re all custom new era hats 🤷🏾♂️ but at the end of that day the’ye just material things and they will be used for me personally that’s just how I look at it
I hope this works bought a dope ass 7 3/8 hat but it feels 2 sizes too big…. I tried it worked way too good 😭i left it too long with too much heat n it shrunk too much
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This video came right on time I don't know what's up with new Era the sizing is all over the place!!!
Facts!
@@Itsjustfitteds1 week ago I got a size 7 fitted and it fits great. Yesterday I got a size 7 fitted and it was too big. I will try this out!
@@noahlawson6 it should definitely help you out! Just do it for like 15 mins and you’ll be good to go!
Depends on where’s it’s made
@@noahlawson6bro they are horrible with they sizing
Best video I’ve seen on how to shrink hats. other ones do not show you had a shrink they just add stuff to them
I really appreciate that thank you!
Ayo this worked great! One hat took about 10 minutes and got a nice snug fit, another hat took about 30 mins of constant boiling to get a good fit but tbh maybe another 10 mins and it's gonna fit exactly right. Shame the quality control of New Era sizing is so poor now, what you buy ain't always what you get! Regardless, I massively appreciate this video! 💪🏽
Tried it and I HAD to come back to this video to give you your props! This worked very well for me
This seriously works. I had a 7 5/8 fitted hat, and I needed it to be a 7 3/8 I did what he told me to do about 3 times, and it fit great on my head. Thank you. Saved me from selling it
59 Fifty 100% polyester fitted from a 7 1/2 down to about 7 3/8 maybe slightly smaller, but not down to 71/2. Plus you don't risk burning it in an oven, spark in the microwave, or drowning or soaking in water.
By far, it is the most sensible and easiest option of those I've seen online. Essentially, using steam to relax and shrink the size down. I did it, and it worked. Did like 8 minutes the way you show, with most of the back of the hat and about an inch of the brim hanging straight over the pot (sort of like a lid) so all the stem goes inside the center and along the sides. Took it off and tried it on, but I still wanted more shrinkage on the sides. I put it back on and focused on each side individually for 5 minutes each. I had the side hanging over the center of the boiling water rather than closer to the edge of the pot, as it originally was. Pulled it off after each side was done, and I tried it on and much better. Adjusted bending the brim again from the corners (where the brim meets the cap material on top) and absolutely perfect.
Great video. Thanks for posting.
I wear 7 1/4. I tried it on my 7 3/8 hat and managed to make it fit perfectly for me. It was a 95% polyester 5% spandex New Era hat, so this makes the trick for those materials too 👍 Thanks for the video! Saved the hat from catching dust in my cupboard. It was a present so I didn't want to sell it 😀
Thanks for sharing glad it worked out! Make sure you subscribe also for me!
Thanks my man! Worked for me too. Congrats on your weight loss success. I’m in the same boat. Gone down from 8 to 7 3/4. I’ve got a ton of caps to shrink down now.
@@docpugh glad it worked out! And thanks!! I’m going down to a 5/8-1/2 now 😭😭😭😭
i thought there is no fat on head and head can't shrink)
you can get a pan grease splatter screen to but on top of the pan and that really helps keep your hat from falling into the water
I normally fit 7 3/8 but sometimes they can fit too too loose. But I shrink it by boiling water, in a small pot, I then put a piece of paper towel to cover the brim , I then put the cap on the top not wetting it but js putting it there for 5 to 10 mins on mid-high. Once I know it fully steamed, then I take it out, then use a blow dryer to dry it. And it shrunk. You could do it twice if you need it extra shrink. Works. Now my Chicago bulls 7 3/8 fit nice, not lose , not too tight.
great vid. top tip, put an upside down seive on the pan to support the hat but still let it steam.
@@alanjameshorner good idea!! Thanks! Make sure you sub!!
Thanks for the video! I did it twice at 10 minutes. It didn’t shrink it much. I did it again last night at 25 min and now it fits perfectly. Thank you! I’m going to shrink a few more caps tonight!
No problem! Glad it helped!
Thanks brother, it does work
I was skeptical at first so i used an old hat but its safe and works well
thank you brotha you are a life saver. i have the same issue with the weight loss and so many hats i bought when i was heavier and couldn’t wear them when i lost weight because they were too big. i didnt think my fitted hat size would change with my body size but i guess its a thing 😂. been shrinking hats all night brotha thanks. god bless you
Bro it actually works bro deserves more subs and views
@@Bobateasam Appericate you man! Like and subscribe and share for me!
Awesome video. Thanks man. Seriously works
Thanks a bunch for the video. I fixed three hats! It works!!
Def works but make sure the burner is turned down. lol. I just fucked up a brand new hat
This works as of 2023 November, my 7 3/8 fit like a 7 1/4 now 😎 make sure your hat is floating on top of the pot though, I wasn’t paying attention and a lil side of my hat inside the water & got burnt but I was able to clean it off real quick! Thank you.
No problem at all!
Thanks a lot man, I have a rare San Antonio Spurs hat in all black with grey OG logo, can't find it anywhere since they switched up and I was gonna sell it lol, I used this method and went from a 7 3/4 to 7 5/8 and threw my hat in the dryer for 15 min and now it fits snug without no damage to the structure of the hat.
You my good sir are a life saver..
Yo this worked 8 fits like a 7/8ths now I’m glad I watched this
Hey bro this worked like a charm bro !!Saved a couple of my fitteds
Thanks for that bro! I recently bought a 59Fifty Pittsburgh Pirates fitted which is a 7 1/2. I'd previously bought a 7 1/8 fitted but it was a little tight hence buying a bigger size, problem is the 7 1/2 was too big! I was thinking of selling it which I really didn't wanna do because I really like it and haven't come across another one like it.
This seems like the perfect solution so I'll be trying this one out, many thanks from the UK!
Great video! This technique worked brilliantly for me! Thanks!
No problem glad it helped!
Just got a new blueberry Lions hat. It fits big. Cant wait to try this. Thanks for this.
Good timing on finding this video, I got a Cleveland Indians hat I need to shrink a little
Same bro!!! Go Tribe!
Maaaan I hope this really works! I just bought 2 new hats from New Era, a batting practice Tigers hat that fits PERFECTLY at 7 1/8, and a taupe NY Mets in the same size that is at least 7 1/4”. I can get my fingers all the way between the hat and my head with any resistance. Was going to send it back, already got the approval, but I love it and they don’t do exchanges so I’d have to do the whole wait process again. If this can get it to shrink 1/8” I’d be soooo stoked. Gonna try this right after work. Luckily it was on sale for $25 so if it doesn’t I won’t be too pissed that I can’t send it back. Thank you for this! If it works that is 😂
Did it work?
DO NOT WALK AWAY WHEN DOING THIS!!! Walked away for a minute and my whole hat was on fire 😭
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man say this worked
If only I knew about this before I got rid of all my when I had dred fitted hats 🤦
Good looking out gang💯 I was skeptical as shit but gave it a try and this move worked perfectly…
@@JimShoe87 glad it helped!
I'm trying this method tonight !
@@legendarytonyclutch awesome thanks! Don’t forget to subscribe! I find myself having to come back to this video every so often lol
did it work???
@@shazhere5 yes
can't wait to try this man. i was honestly about to wear mine in the hot shower for a few minutes but i think ill try this one out first. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
You the 🐐 thank you I got a expos hat I haven’t worn in months
Thank you man I was about to send it back but you clutched up!!!
Bro you are a lifesaver good stuff
Yoo I’m subscribing to ur channel just for this beautiful method.. thank u sir 🙏
Appreciate it!!
Can you just use a handheld steamer? The ones you use to straighten out wrinkles on your clothes?
@@Chosen0ne honestly didn’t get the same results when I tried it
Good shit bro! I was using those sticky inserts. This is money
I use to use those too lol
I have a problem with New Era fitted hats that this video has just completely sorted. I'm between sizes and my first attempts at addressing this was people recommend to stretch a cap. I did that and it does work but it looks stretched. The inner head band is very visable through the size of the cap and it doesn't look great. The other issue is its still too tight on my head.
Going a size up I tried to use hat reducing foam. This didn't feel great and again pushes the inner head band into a more visble position.
This technique right here works incredible. My reservations were not that this fine gentlemen wasn't telling the truth but I just presumed the amount of shrinkage would be quite subtle. It isn't.. after a bit of testing - and i've not pushed this too far, it feels like you can go down a full hat size. My head is exactly 60cm. And the 7 5/8 I just bought is around 60.6cm. It took me just over 10 mins of steaming to get a hat that would have blown off my head if someone farted in the house over the road to a perfectly fitted tight cap that could withstand a strong wind.
As a bonus is was a great time to curve the rim and get out the side creases.
as a tip make sure the pan is just large enough so the entire back side of the headband gets steamed
Thank you so much!
Oh wow! and no problem! Glad it worked out for you!
That’s useful Brotha thanks!! 🙏🏼
Great video bro thank you. Bout to put this to the test with my newest twins hat I just copped 💪🔥🔥
it works bro. I'm currently running it on maybe my 3rd or 4th cap
Just tried it and much appreciated 👏👏
Thanks for this info. What I don't like is the front and top of the had being so darn rigid and I want it relaxed and to lay more flat rather than standing up. The way I do it is simply putting the cap directly into boiling water, top down. I turn off the heat but let the hat sit in the water for 5 minutes or more. Remove it and work the front to relax it more. So far, my hats have not been damaged, they relax and shrink.
does it really work
trying it right now
Maaan I have over 60 hats all 7 7/8 or 8 because I have dreads and I really want to cut my hair but I don’t want to lose my collection. I’m scared to cut my hair but I just may try this
You can also put in a Stankeez!
thank you. going to give this a try
Mannnnn i just clicked and if you put your fitted in the microwave gang 🤦🏽♂️😂
Imma try this cuz I have so many brand new hats I have never worn cuz they was to big and never returned them.. hope this helps.
It worked for me ! Thanks man
You're welcome!
Thats why i only Wear the Good Old New Era hats - made in USA. I Love the vintage hats.
New Era nowadays messed it up with the Quality
Yeah but most of the fitted community enjoy wearing custom hats from a lot of different stores that unfortunately aren’t made in the US
agree.. here in philippines im collection diamond collections, got 23 teams now, 7 more teams to go to complete the MLB
Got two wool fitted hats from new era after one i got fit perfectly but they are way too big and id rather try shrinking than returning and/or buying new ones hoping they actually fit
Best thing u can do is just get size reducer stickers they take an inch or or so off the size and work as a sweatband
whats that
@@T9R33Q I think if u type in size reducer sticker for hats on Google it will come up
will try it on my new era cap I just got
A 7 5/8 is too snug on me and I usually can’t find the right size, I picked up the last hat the had in a sz 8 so I’m trying this method now to get down a bit. I can fit a finger in between my head and the hat, so we shall see.
You can also water the cap wet and then dry it with hair dryer to shrink it. Done that couple times.
How many sizes down you think i could shrink cap?
Theres this one cap that i really like but its 2 sizes too big last size available.
I normally use 7 1/2 or 7 5/8 and this one is 7 7/8.
2 and half cm too big
Does it actually stay shrunk or you have to do it all the time
@@tazmaniataibi For me it staid
@Viso333 k thanks
Uhm I have a flat brim and my size is 7,5. When I put the hat on logo facing front it fits perfectly but when I wear it logo facing the back side it’s a bit loose, is that normal?
imma try this some other video said put my fitted in the microwave 😂 fuck that
Yeah! I wouldn’t recommend that Lmaoo
Fuck no😂 that’ll mess the stance of your hat up
Thanks for this video, helped a lot fashoo
i have a 7½ size hat and my head is maybe 7¼-7⅜, how long should i keep the hat over steaming water?
did you ever fine out? cause im in the same boat
What material is the hat you shrunk made out of?
how can you stretch 'em to make them bigger? I put 1 of my favorite D fitted's in the cleaners & it shrunk it too small
I'ma try dis.. I'll b back
@@FIRSTBORN187-k8z sounds like a plan!
@Itsjustfitteds yo I washed hat it's wet rn.. u think dat matter??
@ 🤔 if it was my hat I would let it dry… then go into my process
@Itsjustfitteds ok my guy.. I'ma do that... Thanx fam
Do you think this could shrink a 7 3/4 down to a 7 1/4? Or close at least?
Same problem here 😢
did it work?
I prefer size down and stretch if needed, some times my true to sz comes like if was a sz up
thank you very much bro
I put it on my head wet,after it’s cooled down, to mold it to my head . Also you can use hair dryer while it’s on your head
But I’ve only used this method on fitted dad hats
Over under on etcetera this video?
I think he made a good video etc and if it helps me etc that's really all that matters etc ahah
Did it work?
💀🤣
Shit was annoying
Can you use a steamer
Probably but it may take longer tbh
I’m go try I just bought a hat it did fit until I bent the brim
Thanks for the reply
@@OLDHEAD313 no problem at all! Hope it works for you
@@Itsjustfitteds it work but I walked away for 3 secs hat fell on the dam eye and burnt 🥵 😂
Hi.Hi, I'm interested in how much the cap can be expanded. 1 cm.. or not...grettings from Slovenia..
Try the method and put it on after letting sit over boiling water, it might help stretch
How long do you leave it on the stove each time ?
@@turborlx77 5-10mins I recommend watching it don’t leave it lol
Thanks bro got a brim in today and it was way to big
Hey! My hat is perfect size, but it is very tall and if I place it above my ear, the top of the hat is 2 inches away from the top of my head. Can i do something about it?
same thing happens to me! steaming may help that. Also, I had to switch to the low profile 59fifty now due to how tall they are these days.
I just got my first wool 5950 yesterday, im a 7 & it's a bit big so I'm deffo gunna try this out! Thanks! 💯
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Seriously brah. All I wear are fitted hats, 5950. I'll be checking you out
The goat thank you
etc
I have some 1 of a kind hats I'd be real sissy to do this to my hats😢 but I want to try it I got hats i like to much to sell so they sit cuz they don't fit as snugg
@@rickymungia3899 I guess you can say all my hats are one of kind because they’re all custom new era hats 🤷🏾♂️ but at the end of that day the’ye just material things and they will be used for me personally that’s just how I look at it
I’ve tried this method so many times and it never works for me :/
maybe your cap is made of polyester
What r u selling in 7/8 how can i see them
Thanks bro
Idk if this will work with a gas stove? 🤔🤷🏽.
technically wouldnt using a steam gun on the inside of the cap do the same thing rather than a pot on the stove?
Why stand there and hold a steam gun for 7 minutes when you can use this method? Doesn't even make sense
@@darrisgetzbucc u gotta relax
@@snkrvision u gotta think
@darrisgetzbucc yeah but it really isn't that serious to be spazzing
It probably would if it is warm steam. Also @snk or whatever the heck you need to chill
Does this really work?
@@CP2793 yep
No
@ it does stop being a troll lol
@@Itsjustfitteds just did it, it aint working bro lol, let it sit for 10min
To thank you is not enough..
Love 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 np!!
Is it okay if i use a steam Iron?
That may work too actually!
@@Itsjustfitteds i'll Give it a try then, thanks for the reply💥
@@Itsjustfittedswhat about a microwave?
Fire content bro
Unreal I can’t believe this works
I Accidentally burnt my brim doing this😢
Etcetera
Shit fucked up my brim. Don't do this. Stained my brim on my brand-new hat
Lol you was probably using a greasy pot
Needa cut out a paper towel as well to not leave a burn mark homie!
Thanks for the tip, but honestly, 3/4 of this video is blah blah. Make this into a short and let's all do something else!
Wrong way, use the padding strips better .
I hope this works bought a dope ass 7 3/8 hat but it feels 2 sizes too big….
I tried it worked way too good 😭i left it too long with too much heat n it shrunk too much
😮
Thanks bro, had a fit couldn’t rock and been hurting my feelings
Np!
Should my water be steaming or just boiling?
Boiling