Here are tips and tricks on how to brush your cap. Brushing is a good way to clean your cap. By brushing, you avoid washing the fibres of the cap with water and soap, which can negatively affect colour or fabric.
But remember not to brush caps made from ex. loosely woven wool or silk. These fibres are not suitable for the wear and ripple of brushing.
Why brush the cap?
With the brush, you avoid the use of water and soap. The cap becomes free of dust and dirt, which is good because a dust-coated fabric and suede will just attract more dust and grime. However, use only the brush only if the material is suitable enough for brushing. For example, normal and loosely woven wool is not suitable for brushing. This will cause the wool to ripple and create pilling on the surface. If you are unsure whether the cap can be brushed then watch the video on cap brushing below.
Cap tools
Here you can see a small selection of cap tools and accessories that Wilgart offer. You can see all the products under: Accessories
Read more about cleaning and cleaning the hat after choice of materials on the Washing & maintenance of caps page
Materials in caps
Watch videos and explore how to wash and maintain your cap. Read more here below.
Wool & Tweed
How to wash a woolen cap. Washing and cleaning of baseball cap, flatcap, sixpence, eightpiece or drivers cap, which is made in sheep wool or genuine Harris Tweed cloths.
Cotton
Learn more about how to wash a cap sewn in a cotton fabric. Washing and cleaning a baseball cap, flatcap, sixpence, eightpiece or a sailorcap of cotton. Washing and cleaning the flatcap, sixpence, eightpiece, basecap or sailorcap in 100% cotton or lined blend with cotton.
Wax cotton / Oilskin
A complete guide to properly washing headwear. How to wash and maintain your oilskin cap or hat. Hunting caps like flatcaps and basecaps in waxed cotton should be treated and washed properly.
Linen
Watch videos on how to maintain a cap made of a linen material. Washing and cleaning the baseball cap, flatcap, sixpence, eightpiece or newsboy cap made in linen fabric.
Silk
Silk is an exclusive item to use for clothing and caps. The silk has an exclusive look and exquisite features that increase comfort. Unfortunately, silk caps are more cumbersome to clean than hats in other natural fibers.
Cashmere
The lightness, insulating ability, softness and reflection of cashmere underline its undisputed top position among luxury caps. Although cashmere wool requires a gentler handling, it has the kings status in the capmaker's workshop.
Smoothskin leather
Fur products and leather caps need the right cleanse and maintenance. Leather caps best preserve the qualities of the skin with regular treatment using leather grease. Leather caps best preserve the qualities of the skin with regular treatment using leather grease.
Suede leather
Suede is made from the underside of an animal skin. It is characterized by a rough, dry but soft surface and thus a matte appearance. Suede should be brushed regularly and kept away from soap.