How to Shrink Your New Era Fitted Hat

[@TheFittedRockStar]

This video came right on time I don't know what's up with new Era the sizing is all over the place!!!

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Facts!

[@noahlawson6]

​@@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!

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@noahlawson6 it should definitely help you out! Just do it for like 15 mins and you’ll be good to go!

[@MFU4WEEZ]

Depends on where’s it’s made

[@southsidejonez]

@@noahlawson6bro they are horrible with they sizing

[@Fly_with_Rick.]

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

[@Itsjustfitteds]

I really appreciate that thank you!

[@Adam_Rx]

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

[@brandonkimball4405]

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

[@andyweeks777]

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.

[@JT-br7xg]

Tried it and I HAD to come back to this video to give you your props! This worked very well for me

[@Goosie83]

Def works but make sure the burner is turned down. lol. I just fucked up a brand new hat

[@footballcardsspain6933]

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 😀

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Thanks for sharing glad it worked out! Make sure you subscribe also for me!

[@docpugh]

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.

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@docpugh glad it worked out! And thanks!! I’m going down to a 5/8-1/2 now 😭😭😭😭

[@dicloniusN35]

i thought there is no fat on head and head can't shrink)

[@kimbro1972]

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!

[@Itsjustfitteds]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@Jayjaytee89]

Thanks brother, it does work I was skeptical at first so i used an old hat but its safe and works well

[@alanjameshorner]

great vid. top tip, put an upside down seive on the pan to support the hat but still let it steam.

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@alanjameshorner good idea!! Thanks! Make sure you sub!!

[@Ghost61x3]

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.

[@Itsjustfitteds]

No problem at all!

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

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.

[@stevenweiss-du1do]

Just got a new blueberry Lions hat. It fits big. Cant wait to try this. Thanks for this.

[@ZacharyVinson-b3p]

Thanks a bunch for the video. I fixed three hats! It works!!

[@chiefdareef]

Awesome video. Thanks man. Seriously works

[@Bobateasam]

Bro it actually works bro deserves more subs and views

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@Bobateasam Appericate you man! Like and subscribe and share for me!

[@breezy3708]

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

[@robe9796]

Yo this worked 8 fits like a 7/8ths now I’m glad I watched this

[@81ghale]

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 😂

[@benjistuff.]

Did it work?

[@richietwinz6824]

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!

[@Alex-------]

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!

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Oh wow! and no problem! Glad it worked out for you!

[@legendarytonyclutch]

I'm trying this method tonight !

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@legendarytonyclutch awesome thanks! Don’t forget to subscribe! I find myself having to come back to this video every so often lol

[@shazhere5]

did it work???

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@shazhere5 yes

[@humbertosanchezjr9573]

Good timing on finding this video, I got a Cleveland Indians hat I need to shrink a little

[@smokey_gator_239]

Same bro!!! Go Tribe!

[@erikmedinags9]

DO NOT WALK AWAY WHEN DOING THIS!!! Walked away for a minute and my whole hat was on fire 😭

[@dramatyst5661]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benson318]

You my good sir are a life saver..

[@MEasy06fth]

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

[@jdharper9576]

Great video! This technique worked brilliantly for me! Thanks!

[@Itsjustfitteds]

No problem glad it helped!

[@OLDHEAD313]

Man say this worked If only I knew about this before I got rid of all my when I had dred fitted hats 🤦

[@joshrichmond6108]

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.

[@subliminal5163]

Bro you are a lifesaver good stuff

[@RANALDO79]

Hey bro this worked like a charm bro !!Saved a couple of my fitteds

[@brent.morgan5]

Thank you man I was about to send it back but you clutched up!!!

[@perc9-4]

You the 🐐 thank you I got a expos hat I haven’t worn in months

[@stankeez]

You can also put in a Stankeez!

[@straceshow3212]

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.

[@ngarangiheta3212]

does it really work trying it right now

[@Cdanielg_03]

That’s useful Brotha thanks!! 🙏🏼

[@kylestrong4231]

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

[@CNelzz]

Great video bro thank you. Bout to put this to the test with my newest twins hat I just copped 💪🔥🔥

[@snkrvision]

it works bro. I'm currently running it on maybe my 3rd or 4th cap

[@chrisroberts6318]

Just tried it and much appreciated 👏👏

[@cameronestrada2857]

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

[@shotgunshotgun-yt2dj]

whats that

[@cameronestrada2857]

@@shotgunshotgun-yt2dj I think if u type in size reducer sticker for hats on Google it will come up

[@miketython97]

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. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@kburces]

Good shit bro! I was using those sticky inserts. This is money

[@Itsjustfitteds]

I use to use those too lol

[@BizzyWong]

Yoo I’m subscribing to ur channel just for this beautiful method.. thank u sir 🙏

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Appreciate it!!

[@AliSalim-p6f]

will try it on my new era cap I just got

[@Beezlay]

Mannnnn i just clicked and if you put your fitted in the microwave gang 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@JustJefferson]

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.

[@JimShoe87]

Good looking out gang💯 I was skeptical as shit but gave it a try and this move worked perfectly…

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@JimShoe87 glad it helped!

[@rvhir8585]

It worked for me ! Thanks man

[@Itsjustfitteds]

You're welcome!

[@damianangelov7796]

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

[@Itsjustfitteds]

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

[@emjay5854]

agree.. here in philippines im collection diamond collections, got 23 teams now, 7 more teams to go to complete the MLB

[@onlyBanz]

imma try this some other video said put my fitted in the microwave 😂 fuck that

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Yeah! I wouldn’t recommend that Lmaoo

[@KennyLandersJr]

Fuck no😂 that’ll mess the stance of your hat up

[@lordtachanka80]

Do you think this could shrink a 7 3/4 down to a 7 1/4? Or close at least?

[@hdhfvfvdvfbfbrdgdghrhdhrhr6510]

Same problem here 😢

[@pelkone_onni]

i have a 7½ size hat and my head is maybe 7¼-7⅜, how long should i keep the hat over steaming water?

[@kacheorsum]

did you ever fine out? cause im in the same boat

[@agmg956]

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?

[@RaymondGaela]

Thanks for this video, helped a lot fashoo

[@turborlx77]

How long do you leave it on the stove each time ?

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@turborlx77 5-10mins I recommend watching it don’t leave it lol

[@vangoriest8105]

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

[@mathewrichards2713]

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

[@dansylvester2924]

What material is the hat you shrunk made out of?

[@jojoramos7783]

I prefer size down and stretch if needed, some times my true to sz comes like if was a sz up

[@carlibrown1208]

Hi.Hi, I'm interested in how much the cap can be expanded. 1 cm.. or not...grettings from Slovenia..

[@erikmedinags9]

Try the method and put it on after letting sit over boiling water, it might help stretch

[@OLDHEAD313]

Can you use a steamer

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Probably but it may take longer tbh

[@OLDHEAD313]

I’m go try I just bought a hat it did fit until I bent the brim Thanks for the reply

[@Itsjustfitteds]

@@OLDHEAD313 no problem at all! Hope it works for you

[@OLDHEAD313]

@@Itsjustfitteds it work but I walked away for 3 secs hat fell on the dam eye and burnt 🥵 😂

[@kaddourr]

thank you very much bro

[@zlyyy1]

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?

[@davidsmith9]

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.

[@Earthworm_brim3880]

Over under on etcetera this video?

[@captawesome11]

I think he made a good video etc and if it helps me etc that's really all that matters etc ahah

[@UnboxingUncuTT]

Did it work?

[@Itsjustfitteds]

💀🤣

[@412_randoM]

Shit was annoying

[@jeramysthoughts]

I’ve tried this method so many times and it never works for me :/

[@m1ke896]

maybe your cap is made of polyester

[@egbro374]

Thanks bro got a brim in today and it was way to big

[@Rabizmo]

etc

[@nuffsaid6750]

Idk if this will work with a gas stove? 🤔🤷🏽.

[@thomasrobinson-se4yj]

Thanks bro

[@elpapichulo996]

What r u selling in 7/8 how can i see them

[@chblaylock8378]

The goat thank you

[@paw1dawg]

Seriously brah. All I wear are fitted hats, 5950. I'll be checking you out

[@snkrvision]

technically wouldnt using a steam gun on the inside of the cap do the same thing rather than a pot on the stove?

[@darrisgetzbucc]

Why stand there and hold a steam gun for 7 minutes when you can use this method? Doesn't even make sense

[@snkrvision]

@@darrisgetzbucc u gotta relax

[@darrisgetzbucc]

@@snkrvision u gotta think

[@snkrvision]

@darrisgetzbucc yeah but it really isn't that serious to be spazzing

[@shaneverity6120]

It probably would if it is warm steam. Also @snk or whatever the heck you need to chill

[@seanjun_]

Is it okay if i use a steam Iron?

[@Itsjustfitteds]

That may work too actually!

[@seanjun_]

@@Itsjustfitteds i'll Give it a try then, thanks for the reply💥

[@nicholasleach352]

​@@Itsjustfittedswhat about a microwave?

[@Dimitris0725]

To thank you is not enough..

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Love 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 np!!

[@WILD_DUDE12]

I Accidentally burnt my brim doing this😢

[@NateMac434]

Unreal I can’t believe this works

[@904iprince]

Fire content bro

[@nabilsoars]

Shit fucked up my brim. Don't do this. Stained my brim on my brand-new hat

[@mikeydoesit905]

Lol you was probably using a greasy pot

[@snkrvision]

Needa cut out a paper towel as well to not leave a burn mark homie!

[@Lastsuspectz]

Etcetera

[@reedrobb]

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!

[@johnjoe5860]

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! 💯

[@grovestmutherfuknog4920]

Did it work?

[@dicloniusN35]

did it work 2?)

[@danielgutierrez9289]

Did it work?

[@dramatyst5661]

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[@southside7673]

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

[@Midget_tydus]

😮

[@vlmightyderek8463]

Should my water be steaming or just boiling?

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Boiling

[@TheTeeNdai]

Thanks bro, had a fit couldn’t rock and been hurting my feelings

[@Itsjustfitteds]

Np!