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Leather is natural and reacts to the elements, if leather is left in the sun or in a hot car for
long periods of time shrinkage may occur. To remedy this, use saddle dressing on the inside
of the hat, let stand for a few days then gently hand stretch back to size.
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TO RESTORE NATURAL SUEDE LOOK |
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Use sandpaper to remove shiny look. |
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Borax will remove most other stains. |
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Water marks by brushing the hat when dry |
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Sweat marks are hard to remove but Talcum powder sometimes works. |
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A very good solution is to use fabric protector, which also
waterproofs (a vailable in most supermarkets)
however, after applying the suede may slightly darken. |
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These hats are made from water-resistant leather and therefore can withstand greater amount of climatic conditions (rain & sun). However, the hat should be hand treated on the outside with similar products you would treat saddles with example DUBBIN or a silicon based cleaning and polishing compound. |
Recommended Cleaning Instructions for |
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Barramundi Koola |
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Choose a tub or laundry trough that will allow the hat to be completely covered by water. |
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Remove the chinstrap |
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Fill the tub/trough with enough tepid/lukewarm water to cover the hat |
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Depending on the amount of soilage - use up to 1 tablespoon of soap powder. |
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Place the hat in the tub/trough.
If the hat floats, turn upside down and use a small weight to keep it submerged |
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Leave for the day (6-8 hours) |
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7. |
Remove the hat and completely rinse under the tap or hose. |
8. |
Replace chinstrap |
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Hang to dry in a shaded area using the chinstrap for a peg.
(Using pegs on the brim will leave indentations and marks) |
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