Storing and shipping vintage hats?

[Den]

What rule of thumb do you use when shipping hats. Do you wrap them in tissue or place them protective plastic?

Secondly, what is the best way to store them?

I am getting ready to ship a hat and just want to make sure that it is well protected.
Thanks!!!

Denise at favoriteforgottenjeans.com!!!

 

[thevintagebungalow]

I usually put some wadded up tissure paper inside the hat so that it doesn't get squished in transit. I then wrap the hat in tissue paper. If I have them, I usually put packing peanuts in the box so the hat sort of "floats" and is less likely to get damaged.

 

[claireshaeffer]

I still have a variety of hats even though I rarely wear them. One of the things I learned in hatmaking was to make "stands" from 1 qt. plastic bottles like chlorox or starch (remember starch). Cut the bottle off so it will be tall enough so the brim won't rest on the shelf.

Place a little tissue in the crown of the hat. Turn the bottle upside down and use as a hat stand.
Claire

 

[vintageclothesline]

I use pedestal cake stands to display my hats but that is a great idea, Claire!

 

[Alleycats]

I always use plastic after I wrap it in tissue paper. I do not seal the plastic but leave it loose in case of moisture getting inside. Then I wrap or line the box with white paper for further protection.

 

[Den]

Thank you ladies!!! I have few delicate hats, and I just want to make sure they are preserved properly and ship safely as well. I appreciate your feedback.
D
FFJ