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**Emeraldpiper33** · 12th April 13, 08:32 AM

I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to properly care for my Glengarry hat? I am assuming cold water & woolite, hand washing. What about a little liquid starch to give it a good stiff look? Or is that a bad idea? Any help would be appreciated.

Matt

**tulloch** · 12th April 13, 01:14 PM

I would just spot clean it with pure water or a little gentle soap like baby shampoo. I store mine in my side pocket of my pipe case nice and flat with the ribbon tucked straight inside. I have not known of anyone to wash one.

**creagdhubh** · 12th April 13, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by tulloch

I would just spot clean it with pure water or a little gentle soap like baby shampoo. I store mine in my side pocket of my pipe case nice and flat with the ribbon tucked straight inside. I have not known of anyone to wash one.

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**Nathan** · 12th April 13, 01:38 PM

I agree with Tulloch. I used to air mine out though.

**Lorna** · 12th April 13, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't wash it unless it was absolutely necessary (ie. salt/sweat stains) and only then if it is a quality Scottish made glengarry. A non-Scottish made glengarry may be stiffened with something like cardboard and you know what happens to paper when it gets wet...

**Emeraldpiper33** · 12th April 13, 02:20 PM

Thanks guys, I just wasnt sure. It isn't real bad, just some sweat stains etc... it is of good quality so I am confident it will last quite awhile.

**dougle** · 12th April 13, 03:13 PM

from Worcestershire England

**Emeraldpiper33** · 12th April 13, 05:01 PM

Thank you from Philadelphia

**McClef** · 13th April 13, 12:22 PM

from South Wales UK!

I have a cousin living near you in North Wales and I live four miles south of the original Brynmawr!

Love Philly too, have had the honour of visiting it.