How to Care for Your Cotopaxi Waffle Beanie and Tech Hat

Quick Answer

Hand wash your Cotopaxi Waffle Beanie in cold water and spot clean your Zen Garden Tech 5-Panel Hat to keep them looking their best.

Step-by-step care routine

1. Check the care label: Before any cleaning, read the care tag on your hat. It will tell you if machine washing is safe or if hand washing is required. Common mistake: skipping this step and ruining the fabric. Always check the label first.
2. Hand wash the Waffle Beanie: Fill a basin with cold water and a mild detergent. Submerge the beanie, gently squeeze (don't wring), and rinse thoroughly. Common mistake: using hot water, which can shrink the knit. Cold water only.
3. Spot clean the Tech 5-Panel Hat: Use a soft cloth or brush with mild soapy water to gently clean the fabric and brim. Avoid soaking the entire hat. Common mistake: submerging the hat, which can warp the brim. Spot clean, don't soak.
4. Air dry flat: Lay the Waffle Beanie flat on a towel to dry. For the Tech Hat, stuff the crown with a towel to help it keep its shape while drying. Common mistake: using a dryer, which can shrink or deform the hat. Never machine dry.
5. Store properly: Store your beanie folded flat or hanging, and keep the tech hat on a flat surface or hat rack to preserve its brim shape. Common mistake: stacking heavy items on top, which can crush the structure. Give hats their own space.

Recommended Cotopaxi hats for care

• Waffle Beanie: The Waffle Beanie is made with an updated fit and even softer fabric. The soft knit fabric benefits from hand washing and air drying to preserve its cozy feel and shape.

  

• Zen Garden Tech 5-Panel Hat: The Zen Garden Tech 5-Panel Hat is designed to help you stay cool and shaded during warm-weather activities. Its technical fabric and structured brim are best cleaned with spot treatment to avoid damaging the shape and cooling properties.