Lids 101: How to Curve a Brim on a Hat

Lids influencer Munfu Proffitt answers one of the most common questions we receive at Lids. Learn how to curve your own brim.

[@user-hg6ou2ng2g]

The most straight to the point video ever! Thanks for saving my time.

[@PraetorianPat]

This is the best "how to" video on youtube. Just straight to the damn point.

[@dimitarchukaliev1588]

Only if every how-to video was this straight to the point. Thanks!

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

If you don't have a steamer, you can use a tea kettle or anything that creates steam. You could even just boil water on the stove and hold the hat over it, doing your best to focus on the brim area.

[@Namarrr]

Thank you

[@cyresgabrielbaylonsuperal2801]

Thanks it works😊

[@capitalr8649]

Heat gun or hair dryer will suffice as well

[@LuizPretti-ns4oe]

Instructions unclear, anyone want some SnapBack soup ?

[@bangbang9ergang524]

The house i moved into the dude left this huge stand up steamer. I was like what the heck am I gonna use this for? I use it every week. 😂

[@BENYEET]

It's so damn useful

[@steviej361]

Yess the way how to videos should be made. Shirt spike and straight to the point

[@blaccdavinci629]

I didn’t have a steamer so I had to get creative lol I got a pot, filled it with water and let it come to a boil. Held the hat over the steam and followed the rest of the steps 👌🏽

[@sacredspamz8991]

Can I use the steam from an iron?

[@sleebags1100]

@@sacredspamz8991 yes

[@MD11303]

Did it work?

[@narkell]

💯💯💯

[@bulky-wagtail8]

genius

[@Steve_cash_]

Excellent video. straight to the point!!

[@jonahyeager5298]

Thank you for the informative vid! Thanks for not bullsh*tting around and getting to the point! 🙌

[@bonrod6627]

I've occasionally worn 59FIFTYs over the year and I've just tried this method and I'm in utter disbelief to how good this works. Have some Supreme ones and Yankees hat that now look perfect! Thank you good lad

[@hockeytubes]

Just did this. Worked perfect. Used the boiling water in pot method. Held brim over pot with tongs lol you won’t see steam but the hat definitely takes on the heat and moist and becomes very pliable. Thx for the solid to the point demo

[@kevinfriedman9219]

Just did this with my hats and they look awesome after all these years of trying to get it perfect I found the easiest and best way to do it. Thanks!

[@JimPollock-my6hb]

I watched this vid and was like "that's easy" and as other posters have said, totally saved me time vs some other vids telling stories. Thanks Lids and Thanks Proffitt.

[@mayankchandila2414]

Thanks Man Searching for this exact same thing No time waste nothing just to the point kudos ✌🏻

[@topdog3760]

I wish I could double like this vid. I came back to it after I actually bought my hat. quick and easy!

[@cravensz]

" you need a steamer" *closes video*

[@lassssse]

Yep

[@ComicBookGuy491]

True, but it's the best way to get the perfect curve

[@hastingiesbrecht7857]

Use a kettle that’s what I use

[@cravensz]

"use a kettle" *gets in time machine to go back to the 19th century*

[@cuberious1419]

@CravensArt what do you use to boil water?

[@walter7199]

He's actually not wrong with the whole thermos or yeti water bottle thing. If you've got a bigger head like me go for that and it will actually hold the curve for your head better rather than loosing it's shape when you stick it on your head or worse have it poking you in the head while wearing it giving you a headache in your sinuses. Hope this helps

[@davidgoodspeed]

How long does it stay bent before you have to do it again?

[@julian1234jl]

Great method!

[@TheLIChief1587]

Great video! Did the trick 👍🏻

[@Adesfire74]

Amazing, did it with my iron. It was so quickly made I felt like a fool not doing that way before

[@Dodger43199]

This was perfect thanks

[@LilLoDaBoss]

“I like a good curve, so when I’m done I kinda play with it a lil bit.” 😭😭😭

[@cameronguerra7290]

Yeah but how do you do it with a patch on the side and it's not creased

[@kaylapowers]

Would this work for a plastic visor type hat? And where do you get this from?

[@jm1champ]

worked perfectly using a 750ml glass bottle, thank you : )

[@BienRecio1]

What steamer did you use here?

[@evanisaiah1000]

Thanks dude!!!

[@victorgutierrez6011]

Does it’s stay like that forever? or do you have to keep curving it over time as you wear it

[@kylestaker9279]

what size water bottle?

[@marknineofficial4114]

can u deliver cap to india?

[@codslayer125]

🔥 gonna try this

[@iamwilliamz7787]

God Level 101 salute dude 😎

[@jaybee2812]

Can you use a blow dryer ?

[@817TEXASMEXICAN]

Gracias! Lo boy a aser

[@nigelpeterson-mm4pc]

What size yeti rambler is that ? 36oz 46oz ?

[@emzet.]

Thanks bro

[@gabrieljamesvlogs]

How do you get it to stay and not fan back out 😅

[@leonardodigiovine6900]

My hat is flat in the back its not adjustable but want to change it . Can you change it for me in the store thx.

[@douglasmcdonald8897]

What size is the Yeti???

[@MichaelBreeden]

I just want to hang out with Munfu Proffitt now.

[@johnny44937]

For me curve hats look better than flat and block the sun better But flats are still cool too To each there own taste👍

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I got a nice cap from my job but it looks like a box. I don’t have a steamer though

[@SurgeCess]

Perfect 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@biglorenz]

It helps

[@jacksondonzella9196]

Lmao ur on the front page of results with this thats crazy/. I know u from scru so it was a huge surprise

[@MrFrankie34]

What’s fluid ounce size of that yeti cup

[@lids]

30 oz

[@MrFrankie34]

@@lids good looks lemme get some store credit tho :)

[@gamingunwrap]

Works for a day or 2 but then I slowly works it’s way back to almost the original

[@iamgregorioo]

But does that brim stay curved permanently?

[@daysandwords]

Yes because the heat makes the plastic malleable, but once it cools down again it goes rigid. This is actually how the 39Thirty and 49Forty range are curved from new.

[@TxxxxxxxHxxxxx]

No

[@svetlifishing580]

Yes but if you dont have Steamer?

[@weirddingus4620]

Step 1: Buy a hat with a curved brim. Step 2: Don’t skip Step 1.

[@thisnamewastaken413]

There are many designs that only come for a flat brim hat

[@daysandwords]

In Australia, Lids are often selling quite nice designs that are only in flat brim but for like CRAZY cheap, whereas the 49Forty and ones that have a curved peak are much more expensive and not in the same designs.

[@JuanRamirez-gx2po]

My guy! 🫡

[@carterhaggerty7732]

This guy is a fkn G

[@thomasgreco5920]

Old-school. Use your thumbs to bend the rim or use a tennis ball & rubber band.

[@Gabe1stt]

Does anyone know if the brim stays curved for good? Man I’ve tried almost all methods and none really hold up. I have yet to try the steam method.

[@vm8886]

as long as you get hot moisture on the brim it should mould permanently. Just hold it for like 10 minutes or until its dry

[@Aanonymous88]

​@@vm8886ok now I could go back to buy that flat brim. Too bad there are much better colors. Now I can curve them.

[@Imcarlosmontana]

If you don’t have a steamer, just boil some hot water and hold the cap above the boiling steam of water for 30 seconds. Proceed to curve the brim using your Stanley cup. Done and done.

[@Joey-pi5sq]

Lids going up imtellinyou!!!🎉❤

[@gigolofresh]

Does curving the brim make the cap fit more loose or tight? Coz i bought one fitting just right which i haven’t curved yet

[@henrygreaves4962]

Wondering the same

[@omz145]

It does make it fit a little tighter near the front, but it will probably be more snug than uncomfortable.

[@majorhurricane3712]

It loosens up for me but i think it all depends on the shape of your head tbh

[@rgullart99]

I think the sides get tight for me and the front is a little more loose

[@mikelewicki1557]

If you curve the brim yourself with the hat on prior to steaming it you should get an idea of how it'll fit. As far as I'm concerned, the hat always fits soooo much better once the brim is curved.

[@biglorenz]

Question: If u curve ur hat, can reduce the size?

[@alanparmenter]

I think so

[@swisserty]

STEMAH..... nice anhauh... PLIABULLLLH....

[@juventusoktaviali7673]

I tried this method and it came out perfectly, but after 2/3 days the brim start to straighten back. What should I do to make it permanently curved?

[@daysandwords]

Use more steam and curve it more (around a smaller container maybe). The more it heats up, the more it will be malleable only until it's cool.

[@AshNeed-yx1qf]

You didn’t remove stickers

[@jamesjeffri9604]

If no steamer just boil some water and use the steam when it’s boiling

[@frankrightnow4209]

Lids used to sell “the perfect curve” tool what happened

[@hemihavoc06]

Hats blew up it seems since 2020

[@JonathanGrandt]

You don’t need a steamer. It’s a visor.

[@naodakagiannis6876]

Noti gangg

[@m1ghtysauc397]

Can you please show this to the “fr fr bussin no cap deadass sheeeeesh” dudes around here with their flat brim looking heads

[@sawred32]

I roll my bill with a fat rubberband overnight 😂

[@miguelalvarado1479]

So can they do it for u at lids

[@uoozie307]

yes

[@XxGU3STxX1]

The one by me charges

[@KJELITE01]

Yeah mine charged a $5 fee lol

[@user-lv7hd1ji9n]

now what if you DONT have a steamer ..

[@marcelwalker5585]

Can I get a job here 👀👀

[@stephenmog9529]

Can it stay curved permanently??

[@skyerj]

definitely no! It wont last longer than a week....

[@SoulMusic24]

@@skyerjthat’s not true at all. Mines stay curved but I also let the brim sit inside a coffee mug for hours

[@daysandwords]

@@skyerjYou didn't heat it up enough.

[@TheLost2JZ]

wrap a rubber band around it and leave it for 2-3 hours and it will stay curved permanently

[@joevanbaidwan3196]

I did this and now the brim is crooked

[@alanparmenter]

Maybe try again and steam longer, top and bottom, nooks and crannies; until everything is pliable; also maybe hold longer around the bottle, if that's what you're doing.

[@UndercoverNormie]

Bruh I don't miss a SINGLE crevice Oh wait we're talking about hats

[@andre-michaelsorrells2860]

Can i use a heat gun 😅

[@mperkins7]

Nice yeti lol

[@user-yw6vh9xs1q]

Nice curved on your hats man

[@chrisgotski9837]

It's not the Same curving a flat billed hat. Seems like there's more cardboard in brim or something the side always leave a gap it's just weird

[@jaysonarmandovaldez]

Bro didn’t even put it on

[@freddypajarillaga8287]

Sheesh

[@Dev_on_one]

Tbh , take a hot shower.. let it get real steamy.. have your hat in the bathroom .. works the same

[@David-qw2iv]

Lids needs to step it up I haven’t seen anything nice from them in years It’s all in the smaller shops now Lids is so trash now

[@whorxrror3104]

you dont need a steamer bruh

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

Completely agree. Cause after watchin’ another video of a ‘KZbinr’ using this identical method last week, I decided to try this on one of my hats. Except instead of using a steamer to soften up the brim, I just boiled a big ass pot of water on the stove, held brim above said boiling water for no more than a minute tops & what do you know, it worked like a mofo’in charm, as well. Getting the exact same result as this cat got. If not even better, in my humble opinion.

[@exaviorgonzales4155]

You don't need a steamer. Boiling water works as well. But definitely something to make the brim softer definitely helps. Bc, when you get the shape you want and allow it to cool down, that curve is pretty crispy. It's pretty convenient if you don't want to keep hand curving your hat throughout the day

[@vomitspitCONCARNE]

I mean that's not a steamer just for ✌️"Hats"✌️. It's mainly for clothes but u can use it on a lot of othet fabrics. I have one cuz I don't have space anymore in my studio and don't wanna take 20mins to iron out wrinkles out my clothes when.l u can do it in seconds.

[@JJH-jc1fg]

@@why-why-whywhywhy how long did you have the brim over the steam?

[@svpremexlvi7601]

@@why-why-whywhywhy bro I stg I was thinking of doing the same method once I seen another video and since u just proved it to me that it works I’m def about to do 💀

[@ashleesmakeuptime4335]

Bros not in lids apparel

[@gettinglit6447]

u need a steamer just go in the bathroom run some hot water and leave it in there for 10 mins nd just take ur sheoer

[@Mitotichi]

You like a good what?

[@ShrtKtz1]

Lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ivanprakash2344]

Who the hell has a steamer??

[@daysandwords]

Yeah no one has an iron either... We're talking about Somalia right?

[@Gee-sq2oc]

Or u could just shape it yourself. With your hands 🙃

[@tudormiller887]

All these "How to curve your brim" hat videos to a guy who always keeps his brims flat is hard to watch dude I can't lie.

[@calypsojordana3274]

it's really ugly and tacky to keep the visor flat, it's a baseball cap, it has to be curved. When you leave it flat, you look like a child or a retard who's just bought a cap for the first time.

[@Tvo281]

Just buy a low profile hat

[@El_SamB]

Follow Jesus Christ

[@hb-fm1oe]

this man wasted no time

[@poseyjames4365]

Why would you want to curve your hat? They don't sell the hat like that so does that "C" shape have some kind of racial meaning? What could a BIG "C" stand for?

[@jacobb554]

"If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

[@jrgd9083]

Hydroflask is my BEST choice

[@looper8305]

U should b teaching this to all the 50 plus year old dudes wearing skinny jeans and flat billed hats