How to Bend the Brim of a Baseball Cap

Baseball caps feature a stiff brim on the front of the cap to help keep the sun out of the player's eyes, which becomes especially important on high-pop flies. Many players enjoy placing a bend in the brim for the aesthetic appeal, the comfort of the fit and because the bent brim curves down toward the eyes, granting additional sun coverage. Placing a bend in a cap is a simple act with the help of a baseball.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Baseball
  • Rubber bands
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dampen the brim of the hat by flicking water along its length.

    • 2

      Turn the cap over and place a baseball near the end of the brim, centered across its width.

    • 3

      Bend the sides of the hat down around the sides of the baseball. For a wider brim, you can bend around a softball or a mushball.

    • 4

      Secure the brim of the hat around the baseball with rubber bands.

    • 5

      Leave the hat to dry and continue taking shape for 24 hours.

    • 6

      Remove the bands and ball, and place the cap on your head.

    • 7

      Make any desired adjustments to the bend by cupping the brim in both hands, with the thumbs under the brim and other fingers atop it, then bending in or out slightly.