Real McCoy: a Panama hat producer and exporter from Cuenca, in the highlands of Ecuador Credit: Photo: Jeremy Horner / Alamy SIR – Alan Watson asks how to clean his Panama hat without dissolving it. I ...

Always spot clean natural-fiber hats like straw or raffia using a damp cloth and mild dish soap, avoiding excess moisture and harsh scrubbing. Never machine wash or fully soak natural beach hats, and ...

This clever cleaning trick keeps your favorite caps looking like new. Your collection of hats and baseball caps sees a lot of action, whether it's at the ballpark, on the beach, or while running ...