Can a hat be enlarged?

[BigFitz]

Well, I've been scanning the classifieds and ebay and some other sites for a used fedora and there seems to be a few for sale but not many in my size (60cm-7.5-23.5"). So I was wondering if a hat can be stretched to fit.

Any opinions are appreciated.

[sg4tune]

Yeah, to a certain point, a hat can be enlarged. How much? Safely about 1/2 to 1 size, with out damage. Wet the leather sweatband inside, put a hat retainer in it and put tension on the retainer to the desired width. Let the sweatband dry overnight and it should have stretched to the width that you want.

[BigFitz]

Thanks for the input sg4tune. I've seen several 59cm for sale and I need a 60cm so I would assume from your info that I could safely enlarge a 59cm to a 60.

Thanks again!