how do you store your hats in dry temperatures...

[Aureliano]

A post in another thread made me want to start a new one. I searched and couldn't find any.
During the winter panama/montecristi hats can dry out and the straw could get damaged. How do you guys store them during the dry days of winter? (or in dry climates) I was told that keeping a small humidifying unit (those made for cigar humidors) inside the hat box is the way to go. Any ideas, comments? what's your experience?
Aureliano-

 

[daizawaguy]

Not a lot you can do I`m afraid...but one thing is for sure...don`t handle dry straw too hard, or hold it by the crown pinch, that`s where the cracks start.

 

[seed]

This is going to sound weird, but if you're really worried about it you could hang a different one in the bathroom each time you take a shower...kinda do a rotation. The steam will be plenty of moisture, but not too much. Once a week per hat would probably be more than enough...

 

[Felt and Straw]

I've heard it works to put it in the bathroom once or so (obviously depending on how dry it is where you are) a month during the winter when taking a shower. The hat will absorb the steam and be happy....

 

[Aureliano]

I talked with a hat maker form a great shop in NYC. He suggested the cigar humidor humidifying devise. He said there are some that do not need to be refilled with water and last for a year.
I found this online (I'm not sure if posting links is agains the forum rules, if so, my apologies and will remove it)
http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=itemDetails&ItemCode=10CARD