Thanks allot men! This worked very well for one of my fav hats that never fit me quite right! You’re the man

A had to do it several times, but it worked for my 89% poly and 20% wool Cooperstown 7 5/8 hat. I put it in twice for five minutes and dried it after each of those times. Taking drastic measures worked. Thank you for this suggestion because wetting and dryer did nothing. You saved my cap!

@leeto5920

5 ай бұрын

So if I’m a 7 5/8 and 7 3/4 ..can I cop a 7 7/8 and it Will be good enough for a proper fit? Serious question btw

I did 90 seconds, added some beans and a baked potato, boiled some carrots and did another 5 minutes, then ate it all. Did I make a mistake or will it be okay? X

picked up two 7 3/8 hats and one was a little bigger than the other. saw this technique and figured i’d give it a try and it indeed WORKS. make sure the hand towel is pretty damp (not dripping) i put it around the hat and made sure it was touching the hat as he showed. i ONLY did 45 seconds 3 times, the hat will be a little soft and malleable and a little damp. basically as if it was steamed. i then put the hat in the microwave by it’s self on a paper towel for 15 seconds. after wards i took a rubber band put it around the brim, right to where the brim and hat connect, and let it sit for about an hour… i promise i’ve never had a hat fit and the brim formed in a better way. 100% gonna use this trick for my future hats

@nickgnimng

7 ай бұрын

Glad it worked for you 👌🏾👌🏾😃

Pure genius i got a wool scally cap from Ireland i take a m/L and it was a XL i actually sprayed it down with water and tossed it in the microwave for 30 sec then repeated about 6 times then 7th time i put it in for 1.5 min it fits perfect then stuck it in freezer for 20 min i couldnt be more happy thank you

I agree, if you leave the hat in your car for a few weeks during the summer it will shrink and fitted hats from China look really square to me. I like the get hats from Bangladesh. They fit better and shape is better for me. Just my opinion. Great video

You’re HILARIOUS! When you messed up the timer and realized it, I was dying laughing at your comments😂

@nickgnimng

3 ай бұрын

Lmao

Hell yeah, thanks bro!!!! This definitely worked. Appreciate you making this video!

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah playa 🙏🏿

@TimboSlicePatronTalk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!🎉

This was the best method bro thank you g. I was gone return it till I seen this video.

@TmcIIIvideo

Ай бұрын

Saw even…..🤣

This seriously works. Thanks homie.

I was scared this would melt the buckram (the plastic net stuff on the inside in the front). Then I realized thats why he only does 30 seconds at a time. thank you visionzwithnick.

best trick I've ever found!! thank you!

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man glad it worked I just bought 2 new hats and they fit me just right with this trick

Genius move! Much respect! 🫡 Worked like a charm bro💯

I was afraid but it worked! I did 30sec three times with the damp towel, it worked well but I wanted a bit more tight, so I added one last time without the towel on the microwave. LOL tysm!!

DO NOT do this with a Courdory hat. It will catch on FIRE!!! This method works fine. But u must make sure u have NO STICKERS on your hat and that it’s not Courdory! Totally safe so long as u stand by and watch and that you’ve removed all stickers. When u make a video like this u should highlight those things

@opeezy58

Жыл бұрын

what is Courdory?

@frankyrivera8135

Жыл бұрын

I assume no pins too

@johnjkizer6399

Жыл бұрын

Who even wears corduroy hats Anymore

@DesperadoDufel

Жыл бұрын

@@frankyrivera8135 🤦🏻‍♂️ obviously.....

@TripleEightss

Жыл бұрын

just microwaved mine witht he stickers on😬 instant regret

I just bought a mack hat for my fiancée" truck driver "... No mesh on the hat but fits to big. Im gonna try this technique and see how it goes .

hey man, can I just ask whats the material of the cap that you used in this video? imma do this but Im not sure if my new era fitted is the same material like the one you used in the video thanks!

Thank u so much bro I came up on these two dope ass hats that r rare n are only one size bigger but i made it work

i didnt think this would work now my hat fits so good love ur vids

@nickgnimng

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏾👍

Cool video I think if you incorporate spray on starch on the last round it would help stiffen / strengthen everything back up, I’m going to have to try this

This works! Thanks for the tip man! 🤘

I have a scally and it has no real brim so you can’t stuff it. I grew my hair out and I’ve been stuffing it up there since summer and I stretched the hell out of it. I can almost tie it back now it really drove me crazy. Will this work?

My cap does not sit completely on my head, it has a rigid material on the front that rises upwards! I'm going to try your technique! Thank you very much 😊

Are the new era fitted size sticker foil and can I put it in the microwave with the sticker on and will it mess the sticker up

The closes size for a fitted to fit me is 7 1/8 but it fits 3 fingers big from the sides and if I get a size 7 its too small

@jatovenn2605

2 жыл бұрын

you can cut the inside thing and it could probably fit then

@hectorgarcia2042

Жыл бұрын

Can I shrink a 7 1/4 im a size 7 1/8

yea i ordered some a couple sizes down and it fits over the “bigger” one

How many times can we do it ?

Yo bro! Just wanted to thank you, this worked wonderfully!

Will my hat go from a 7 to a 6 7/8?

I cut my hair off I used to have hella curly hair now I jus got a lil taper, let’s see if Ts work

Does this work similar as oven method?

I thought you weren't supposed to microwave anything with metal. Isn't that button on top of the hat metal?

hell ya bro !!! you just earned a Sub !

Did you take the inside papers off b4 the microwave ?

My hat is mesh on the back , will that affect the process?

Will this work with the New Era 39thirty Diamond cap?

dawg i can’t even describe the shock i felt pulling my hat out the microwave and having it finally fit perfectly. thank you😭🙏🏻

@Knowledge021

Жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

@drxp1882

Жыл бұрын

@@Knowledge021 is it cap?

@Knowledge021

Жыл бұрын

@@drxp1882 I didn’t do it bro I just rolled paper towel underneath the front and it fit me after

@reese4379

Жыл бұрын

@@drxp1882 it’s not, i get the concern because why tf would you put your fitted in the microwave, but trust, it works. just make sure it’s regular material tho, i’ve seen comments saying wool/corduroy hats can catch fire w this, but normal hats it works with!

@ross1989

Жыл бұрын

You for real????

I tried this; it does work at least marginally to shrink the bowl of the hat - so that is good. Question though - at least on the newer (and anymore, all) Chinese made or other imported caps - the polyester on the low part of the front panels right above the brim will kind of bunch up a bit after, and when the hat dries. It's not super noticeable on darker caps - but it is there, and makes the hat look less than new. Any suggestions to get rid of this? I put some steam on it and that seemed to work temporarily, but then the wrinkles came back. Interestingly enough, this did not happen on an older, USA-made cap when I tried the microwave trick on it. Just cheaper material, I guess. Thanks, New Era.

@mattwall6100

Жыл бұрын

I noticed the same think

@jchcollins

Жыл бұрын

@@mattwall6100 I got so fed up with the Chinese caps that I pitched them. I have one nice, USA made cap left. Once this one wears out, I will probably just pay more to buy '47 Brand caps more often. It's a shame because NE in it's prime was a special thing. But that ship has sailed.

How do you do this with a fitted cap with the back part as trucker style.

I melted a hat doing this one time. The metal inside the hat caught on fire

@lukundo_the_gamer

Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me

@SuperEric210

Жыл бұрын

You didn't dampen it enough

It actually worked and my microwave didn't catch fire. ❤

What about the metal in the inside of the hat.

I did it two times with my hat covered and one time with my hat uncovered and it worked

Thoughts- if between sizes is it better to size big and shrink, or size small and stretch? 🤔

@rydry

Жыл бұрын

Smaller and stretch, if you buy a stretcher from hatclub and just steam. Will probably be the same easiest way to get it to your head shape. Can always stretch more and more, but shrinking is a bit harder

Great video. I’m doing this today.

@grossidealist

2 жыл бұрын

@DC Yes, it worked extremely well. I was very impressed and happy with the results. I'm doing to do it like all of the time. Great video and great content.

Does this technique work with trucker caps? With the neting material on the back of the cap?

@jfra4

11 ай бұрын

Plastic will warp and disfigure before it shrinks. Cotton is best case scenario then polyester and if you’re really brave, wool.

Man really appreciate the video. Every single 7 3/8 fitted I buy now fits a little different. This really did the trick for a couple of mine that fit a little big. After the microwave I let mine dry out in the sun for a little while. That seemed to help the "bunching issue" around the sides.

thanks bro, it actually worked for my Volcom flexfit. was about to throw away that bad boi

Does it work with NBA hats?

Show my microwave blowing up from Sparks from the middle button in the hat is that normal?

It worked but if u got the hat from lids and wanna keep the stickers on it messes them up a little

I got this retro Astros hat I bought online bought size 7 but I'm usually in between 6 7/8 & 7, so there's no such size in between those two. I really like the hat was thinking about just giving it away (after all I got it for free from the seller on Amazon). I never got curious as to search for this type of topic I wasn't even aware hats could shrink lol. I'm trying this method today when I get home, I'll come back with an update and let yall know if it worked for me. Thank You sir.

@jomacris8109

Жыл бұрын

Wht happen

@TxScrewhead

Жыл бұрын

@@jomacris8109 It did shrink bro ain't gone lie I did the process like 6-7 times some 30 seconds and like twice or three times I did it for 45 sec- 1 min.. I couldn't get it to shrink just enough so it could fit me correctly like it should but hey I tried, thing was I bought it online a size bigger and I guess it felt like 2 sizes more bigger not sure why.. so in all I can say It shrunk 1 size but just not enough to fit me like a fitted should.. will try again maybe I can get it to shrink more

is it okay to do the same with a 100% wool cap?

Doesnt the metal button short the microwave?

My man coming correct with a Stros hat.

I ordered a 7 1/2 New Era. It says 7 1/2 but it fits like 7 3/4. Maybe even 7 7/8. You think this will work with that size gap? Plus my hat is red, I'm thinking the red will run into the white. I'll still try I guess

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

This technique will work but do it in sections like when I do it for 30 sec, I do it for 30 seconds at a time so the hat color won’t burn

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

And try not to make the rag ur using to drenched just enough to where the hat can get some even steam

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

But over all I did this technique along with having the folded paper in the hat as well first try the paper technique then do the microwave trick you will notice a difference

@IceColdDust55

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'll have to try once or twice more. I'm hoping it will shrink to size without the folded paper. Seems to have worked this first round

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah glad it worked for you 👌🏾

What’s the wattage of that microwave, bro..Thanks

Thank you for this video. Appreciate it. The part where you put it in for 3 seconds and were like "oh fu..." made me laugh. Cheers.

Can you make a tutorial on how to curve the brim of the hat. That one looks perfectly curved

@TripleEightss

Жыл бұрын

coffee mug

@champspec

Жыл бұрын

Tennis ball and a rubber band over night.

@passhy4991

9 ай бұрын

I'm extremely late but watched the vid from lids. Just did this tonight. Boil water (if you dont have a steamer), hold the brim over the steam (or just steam it) till it's warm, them fold brim around a cup and hold for 15 seconds. You'll get even better than this uploaders result. Literally perfect. Hope you've figured out by now though!

I ordered a limited edition from Japan New era Kansas City royals ash katchum Pokemon hat but only size I found was 7 1/4 I’m a size 7 do you think this will work I don’t wanna damage a hat that’s hard to find :/

@nickgnimng

Ай бұрын

Enter at your own risk every microwave is different

So do you repeat the towel over the hat theee times or what because I’m confused

@nickgnimng

Жыл бұрын

Just pay attention closely don’t go any longer then 30 sec or u could burn ur hat

@aaronstef3218

Жыл бұрын

Right he has no idea how to explain anything lol dude fumbling over his words also. Calling it drenched then damp as well lmao

Really works lol

I see you!🔥

Thanks from Argentina!

Split the stitching/threading on the side & unfortunately didn’t work for me

Really helpful

Could a blow drier work to

Anyone know how to shrink down an A-frame hat the peak is too tall

Wouldn't this only really work if your hats made of wool? I love the boxy look that's why Banga hats are my faves. China hats are usually to eggy shaped for me but there getting better! don't know about Laos hats as I don't own one but ive heard there nice. I might try this on my Dodgers "Kanji" hat, im a 7 but it's a little bit loose! So this might work but if it's not wool I can't see it working! 💯

I wonder if anyone's ever tried a 5-6" rubber band under the sweatband...or piece of elastic?

I tried this and it lit my bay on fire

Hey man, are you sure you're suppose to try to shrink your hat in the microwave three times straight? What if that don't work for real?

Bro will that work with a trucker?

How bout the metal part inside doesnt it blow up

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

No I mean maybe if you leave it in the microwave for like a whole minute and some change , that’s why I do it in sections of 30 sec

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t wanna cook the hat or burn the color

Appreciate you 🤝🏽

Mine's adjustable, but it's deep and goes over my ears.

When you put it in the microwave 3 times, Do you put the towel on the hat 3 times or just 1 time?

@ctime7185

Жыл бұрын

Word I guessed he done it without the towel after one go

Bro, you forgot to tell us to clean are microwave first. Now my hat is covered in spaghetti sauce, and smells like popcorn. 😂

Do you think I could shrink a 7 1/8 to a 7? I love supreme hats but they only make a 7 1/8 and above? What do you think? Also enjoy the vids!

Well I’ll be damned!!…. It worked!! 🤗

Right right, cook to fit

thx bro

Yeah thats mine too but first hat i got fitted perfectly got same size and its too big

This work with polyester hats?

I got that same stove haha

Can i just spray my hat with water instead of the wet rag?

@nickgnimng

Жыл бұрын

U want to keep the moisture suffocating the hat with the rag evenly

Perfect! “I sprayed it down, threw it in the wave for 2 hours and now it fits my Chihuahua Curtis! Shanks brutha!

@nickgnimng

Ай бұрын

I’m weak

I did the microwave took me at least 15 times but it worked cheers

Well , I did it ! It fucking worked !! Thanks Bro

Now my hat smells like hot pockets

Thank you bro!

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

Got y’all

Disclaimer for anyone wanting to try this. I did this exactly as described. First run went ok but I wanted to snug it a little more and on the second run it basically ruined the brim. It made it very stiff so I’m guessing the material inside the brim is burnt because it smells like shit and so does my whole kitchen. It also burned some of the stitching under the brim. I wouldn’t recommend this method. It did shrink my hat enough to fit right but the brim will never be the same

@nickgnimng

7 ай бұрын

It’s a hit or miss it’s ur microwave there’s a lot of ppl who it worked well for and some it didn’t ..🤷🏾

smart ash

Need to try this on my hat, one concern I observed, will it shrink by top also? It's just that I don't have a buff body like your goodself

@nickgnimng

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

Make sure to take off the stickers 👍

Make sure you take the parper off 😭

I tried a hat in the microwave it kind of worked. But I just remembered I had some foam pad from a window AC unit install and pushed it through the label on the back of the hat. It fits much better. But I think the crown of my hat shrunk down just a bit so I think I’ve gotten something going now. I have a new 49ers hat and had MAGA sewn on the side to match the logo. Probably the only 49er hat with MAGA 😂

Does this work on SnapBacks?

@snipermonkey2722

Жыл бұрын

Nope the snap will melt

Can i do it in the oven if i dont have a microwave?:P XD

Instructions are unclear my hat is on fire and the metal from the hat exploded my microwave

@nickgnimng

Жыл бұрын

Sorry that happened I was meaning to say try at your own risk my microwave gave me no issues maybe try another microwave try going to ur friends house and trying

@ronjackson6082

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂