I entered the park in 2000 and wore this for three years. I hand-washed it, never using a washing machine. I used sweat-absorbing sheets on the part that touched my forehead, but there is overall yellowing. The elastic in the back of the head is stretched out and deteriorated. I unpicked the chin strap at the base and sewed on a new one. That also stretched, so I've attached a silicone stopper and a chain ring to keep it from coming off. Please note that there may be other overlooked issues. There may be some shrinkage due to washing. The colors may appear different. The brim will be folded for shipping. There may be creases other than on the brim. Please refrain from price negotiations.