We use these not only to make a hat (or cap) bigger, but also to help change the oval of a hat. Depending on your size and oval, take care to read into which stretcher you need below. If you’re not sure, please do not hesitate to !

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• Small- We use this stretcher more than any other stretcher to achieve a long oval fit—for most sizes! The narrow wooden fittings are perfect for the often-narrow temples of a long oval hat size. 

• Medium- Best for more average ovals—not long and not round. This stretcher is ideal for use with hats or caps that are a little tight, or to add a longer oval to a hat that is size 7⅝ or bigger.

• Large- For the big sizes, and round ovals. If you find that your hat is tighter on the sides than it is on the forehead, you might need a wider-based stretcher. This stretcher can also be used for those of us with larger hat sizes—7½ and up!

• Compound Small to Medium- works well for the average-sized head that is narrow temple-to-temple, but wider behind the ears.

  
  

• Compound Medium to Large- works for the larger (over 7½) head that is narrow temple-to-temple, but wider behind the ears.