--- product_id: 35368253 title: "Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray for Felt & Fabric Hats Clear" brand: "bickmore" price: "$47.81" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bickmore" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/35368253-kahl-hat-stiffener-spray-for-felt-and-fabric-hats-clear store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Color-safe, no yellowing Preserves hat shape & form Customizable stiffness spray Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray for Felt & Fabric Hats Clear **Brand:** bickmore **Price:** $47.81 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎩 Elevate your hat game β€” because your style deserves structure! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray for Felt & Fabric Hats Clear by bickmore - **How much does it cost?** $47.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35368253-kahl-hat-stiffener-spray-for-felt-and-fabric-hats-clear) ## Best For - bickmore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bickmore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Effortless Application:** Spray on evenly from 8-10 inches, dry, and reapply for a flawless, professional finish. - β€’ **Made in the USA Quality:** Crafted with care to ensure premium performance and gentle care for your favorite hats. - β€’ **Tailored Stiffness Control:** Adjust the firmness to perfectly support your hat’s brim and crown with every spray. - β€’ **Long-Lasting Shape Retention:** Keep your felt and fabric hats looking sharp and structured through daily wear. - β€’ **Invisible & Color-Safe Formula:** Clear spray that won’t alter or yellow your hat’s original color or texture. ## Overview Bickmore Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray is a clear, color-safe formula designed to restore and maintain the shape of felt and fabric hats. Made in the USA, it offers customizable stiffness to keep brims and crowns perfectly supported without yellowing or residue. Ideal for professionals and style-conscious millennials, it ensures your hats stay sharp and structured through regular wear with easy spray-on application. ## Description Buy Bickmore Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray for Felt & Fabric Hats Clear | Restores Shape, Supports Brim, Clear, Won't Affect Color or Texture, Made in USA: Shop top fashion brands Sports & Outdoors at desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Review: It works as advertised - Almost a perfect outcome with the 15 year old hat that I wanted to spruce up. One side was stiff the other was floppy before application of first light coat with the spray. Use a stiff brush to clean before starting application then light coat everywhere. Allow to dry then reapply, I blocked mine to the shape I wanted while setting to dry. Very pleased with the results, probably have enough left to do 8-10 more hats as needed. Review: It works. No residue left in fur felt hats when steaming is applied for a long time - My Stetson Temple was all fluffy and uncomfortable; I had to keep fixing the brim at all times. I was tired of the flying fluffy brim. I applied the Khal stiffener a couple of times, using a teapot to steam after the sittener dried for a couple of hours. After the teapot steaming, I could feel some residue in the fur felt. I reasoned that the starch did not have enough time to diffuse inside the felt. I tried then another approach to steaming. You can see my approach in the picture. I used a humidifier, with a trash basket on top, and the hat on top of the basket. I left the hat there for several hours, removing the condensed water with a towel from time to time. After the process, presumably all of the Khal Stiffener was absorbed by the felt. I could not feel any residue anymore. I brushed the hat when dry, and the texture was not affected. The brim took a nice shape, just a little bit stiffer. The effect of the product is not dramatic. The felt acquired a nice malleable body. I decided to give the brim a snapped up shape everywhere but at the front of the hat. The brim shape has prevailed after a couple of wears. This Khal Stiffener product solved my problem. I did not have to do a professional hat restoration. I must admit that part of the success was the slow steaming process. I applied the same humidifier steaming, over several hours on another Stetson Temple, without using the Khal Stiffener product. That second hat looks again like new. Overall, I am happy with the outcome. The brim now has a steady shape (I cannot play with brim positions anymore, but I prefer such). If you use this product, make sure you give enough steaming time for the starch to diffuse into the fabric. I am guessing that people complaining about white spots is due to starch buildup after several applications. Again, starch buildup does not occur when steam acts on the hat for a long time. Hats need some steaming from time to time to help them keep shape, just like shirts need ironing. ## Features - Preserve Hat Shape: Reliable Hat Stiffener helps maintain the original structure and form of felt and fabric hats, keeping them supported, well-shaped, and looking their best through regular wear. - Adjustable Stiffening Performance: This Felt Hat Stiffener can be applied according to need, allowing you to customize the level of stiffness and achieve the desired brim and crown support. - Safe for All Colors: Our Felt Stiffener formula will not yellow, flake, or alter the tone, texture, or appearance of your hat, helping preserve its natural appearance. - Ideal for Felt & Fabric Hats: Versatile Fabric Stiffener spray adds structure and long-lasting support to felt hats, fabric hat brims, and similar materials. One application helps maintain brim support and shape retention through regular wear; reapply as needed for desired firmness. - Application Instructions: Hold the bottle 8-10 inches from the surface and apply a light, even coat of Fabric Stiffener. Allow the material to dry completely before adding additional layers to achieve the desired level of stiffness. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003YD92JU | | Additional Features | Gentle on Material, Color Preservation, Made in USA | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparel Closure Type | Spray | | Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch | | Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Medium Weight | | Brand Name | Bickmore | | Care instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Closure type | Spray | | Color | Clear | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,888 Reviews | | Fabric Type | Felt | | Fabric type | Felt | | Fit Type | straight | | Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive | | Fit type | Straight | | Hat Form Type | Fedora | | Is Waterproof | false | | Item Dimensions | 7.5 x 2 x 2 inches | | Manufacturer | Bickmore | | Manufacturer Part Number | 10FPR131 | | Material Type | Felt | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion Type | Work | | Pattern | Solid | | Pattern Style | Solid | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | outdoor | | Seasons | All | | Sport Type | Paintball | | Style Name | Top | | Style Number | 10FPR131 | | Team Name | Mit | | Theme | Horse | | UPC | 751241000624 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | character | Sports | ## Images ![Kahl Hat Stiffener Spray for Felt & Fabric Hats Clear - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AnSHKEjhL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this stiffener go soft in rain or wet weather?** A: It is a starch based product, so it will eventually get soft. When that happens I re-apply, then set the hat in a 350 degree oven for 90 seconds. Nice and stiff after that! **Q: Concensus on how necessary this is, "If you do not steam this product ... Steaming is a priority."?** A: Steaming gives best results but most at home users do not, and they have good results as well. The steam pulls the product into the felt deeper **Q: Will this work on the brim of a baseball cap? I I want it curled more, but the material is so thick. Thanks** A: I use a heat gun to get the curve I like on ball caps. Be careful not to scorch material. Its best to have it setup in a frame of wood with the arch you like then apply heat in all areas of the bill and let it cool and do it again. The second time I usually wet it to make sure it stays. Most hats have plastic in there. So quick cool with water works well on second time. **Q: Would this product work on a suede floppy hat that is too floppy on one side?** A: Yes. Google how to apply this type of product with an iron & steam heat. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works as advertised *by K***R on July 9, 2026* Almost a perfect outcome with the 15 year old hat that I wanted to spruce up. One side was stiff the other was floppy before application of first light coat with the spray. Use a stiff brush to clean before starting application then light coat everywhere. Allow to dry then reapply, I blocked mine to the shape I wanted while setting to dry. Very pleased with the results, probably have enough left to do 8-10 more hats as needed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works. No residue left in fur felt hats when steaming is applied for a long time *by E***D on February 16, 2019* My Stetson Temple was all fluffy and uncomfortable; I had to keep fixing the brim at all times. I was tired of the flying fluffy brim. I applied the Khal stiffener a couple of times, using a teapot to steam after the sittener dried for a couple of hours. After the teapot steaming, I could feel some residue in the fur felt. I reasoned that the starch did not have enough time to diffuse inside the felt. I tried then another approach to steaming. You can see my approach in the picture. I used a humidifier, with a trash basket on top, and the hat on top of the basket. I left the hat there for several hours, removing the condensed water with a towel from time to time. After the process, presumably all of the Khal Stiffener was absorbed by the felt. I could not feel any residue anymore. I brushed the hat when dry, and the texture was not affected. The brim took a nice shape, just a little bit stiffer. The effect of the product is not dramatic. The felt acquired a nice malleable body. I decided to give the brim a snapped up shape everywhere but at the front of the hat. The brim shape has prevailed after a couple of wears. This Khal Stiffener product solved my problem. I did not have to do a professional hat restoration. I must admit that part of the success was the slow steaming process. I applied the same humidifier steaming, over several hours on another Stetson Temple, without using the Khal Stiffener product. That second hat looks again like new. Overall, I am happy with the outcome. The brim now has a steady shape (I cannot play with brim positions anymore, but I prefer such). If you use this product, make sure you give enough steaming time for the starch to diffuse into the fabric. I am guessing that people complaining about white spots is due to starch buildup after several applications. Again, starch buildup does not occur when steam acts on the hat for a long time. Hats need some steaming from time to time to help them keep shape, just like shirts need ironing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works GREAT if you apply correctly. *by E***S on January 5, 2023* This product gets poor reviews from some however I believe its because most people don't apply it correctly. I didn't either until I discovered the right method for myself. Used this on a 6x Stetson that was getting a little floppy. The first two applications, I just sprayed it on and let it dry. Results were disappointing. What I discovered is that you need to spray the surface liberally and then RUB THE SPRAY INTO THE FELT gently with your fingers. Let dry. Your hat WILL be stiffer! You may apply this way twice or more to get desired stiffness. You may also want to use a glove as it will transfer the die to your fingers if you don't. After I used this method, my Hat is like brand new and holdin its shape just like I wanted. The manufacturer really needs to include this information in the use instructions! ## Frequently Bought Together - Bickmore Kahl Hat Stiffener - Great for Fabric & Felt Hat Brims - Will Not Affect Tone, Texture, or Color - Bickmore Felt Hat Cleaning Sponge - Perfect for Western, Cowboy, Cowgirl Hats & More Black - HAT MATE Premium Hat Stretcher w/ Bonus Brush - Solid Wood & , Heavy Duty Fits All Hats & Clothes Brush, Unisex Cream --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/35368253-kahl-hat-stiffener-spray-for-felt-and-fabric-hats-clear](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35368253-kahl-hat-stiffener-spray-for-felt-and-fabric-hats-clear) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*