How To Form A Beret !?!?

TheShardo · 11th November 2004, 09:27

This has gotta be the most embarissing question I've ever asked

. How do you form a beret. I've worn a glengary all my cadet life so I don't know how. I'm in the RHLI's now and they don't wear glengarys. Any help would be much appriciated.

Sharpie · 11th November 2004, 09:34

You can cut the liner out, as it is best to form it. Many people frown agains't that, so I will not "suggest" doing that. Soak it in hot water for a few minutes, then plop it on your head, form it, and wear it all day. A second or third soaking may be required. But that's basically it. Soak it, form it, wear it.

TheShardo · 11th November 2004, 09:38

Really awesome thanks mate!

The_RSM · 11th November 2004, 11:14

And it worked for me perfectly..I think my beret looked almost perfect...

1. Cut the lining out. It's alot more comfortable without the lining.

2. Shower with the Beret on your head. Yes I'm serious..

3. Keep fixing your Beret in the mirror until it looks perfect..

These are jus some of the things I did to keep my Beret formed for all these years....

Oh I miss wearing my Beret... :remember:

BHillUSMC · 11th November 2004, 12:20

I couldnt tell you. If I knew I would be more than happy to share my knowledge with you.

RyanForbes · 11th November 2004, 17:14

and if you need to quickly form it before a parade night. you can soak it in hot water and form it, then use a hair dryer to speed dry it

works very well...and also, if you are afraid of it losing its form while it is wet, then dont wear it

you can put it on the edge of the sink or somewhere, where it wont lost its shape or get everything else wet

PWRR British Cadet · 11th November 2004, 17:49

Personally I have found that keeping the lining in the beret keeps the shape alot longer than if you cut it out... when i shape mine.. i shape it on me head and leave it there till it dries eventually lol.

ARMY101 · 11th November 2004, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beret forming

1. Cut the lining out. It's alot more comfortable without the lining.

2. Shower with the Beret on your head. Yes I'm serious.

3. Keep fixing your Beret in the mirror until it looks perfect.

This is the best method. Although your Corps might get a little mad when they see you've taken the liner out

... Oh well, they're $8 at a Surplus store

piper-from-camp · 11th November 2004, 19:57

Warm water and form it in the mirror, then wear it around the house for a bit and then take it off and let it dry. Leave the lining it, you'll be happy you did later.

jgoguen · 11th November 2004, 20:09

It's true. I found that leaving my liner in on my second beret helped it keep its shape later on. It got to the point after a while that I was able to just put it on and walk out, hardly anything to it.

RyanForbes · 11th November 2004, 20:46

the good thing about removing the liner, is that it is easier to form...the bad is that it does tend to lose it's shape easier.

here is a way to get the best of both worlds

if you take your beret and look at it's right side (when on your head) there are 2 black air holes. Pull the liner out from these holes, and then when you put it on your head, you are able to have the liner still in it to keep shape, but it is pulled away from the right side where your fold it down, to allow for easier forming of this side.

if anyone needs a better description, feel free to PM me

***Lt(N) Jean Cyr*** · 11th November 2004, 21:19

Don't freak out..I'm navy...but when I did mine, I left the liner in (so I could write my name in it) and I soaked it in a half water/half downy solution. The downy really relaxes the wool so it can form nicely (and it smells yummy)...

And I wore it until it was dry

J

***Lt(N) Dickie*** · 11th November 2004, 21:34

I seem to recall forming mine in Gungod's living room...Liner ripped out, soaked, tossed in the dryer (I'm sure with downy or something), and again, worn until dry.

...just perpetuating a good solution.

TheShardo · 12th November 2004, 08:33

LOL well i showered with it last night and so far it looks good. It's just i wana make sure its good for the remeberance parade this sunday.

Lerch · 14th November 2004, 23:38

excuse me for being the ignorant little sea cadet i am...
but by beret you mean the green cotton caps you guys wear on parade?
and by 'form them' you mean that you guys actually have them form-fitted for your heads?!

trevor · 14th November 2004, 23:41

[quote=PWRR British Cadet]Yes, but it's a lot harder to form and takes longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWRR British Cadet

Personally I have found that keeping the lining in the beret keeps the shape alot longer than if you cut it out... when i shape mine.. i shape it on me head and leave it there till it dries eventually lol.

Yes, but it's a lot harder to form and takes longer. Taking the liner out and forming it in the shower is what worked for me. O, stealth snake, when forming your baret, don't forget the battle crease (The crease that runs down the left side.) You'll look like a n00b if you don't have that.

Anderson · 14th November 2004, 23:43

A beret is the standard headdress for Army Cadets. Berets are not only green. For army cadets they can be Green, Black, Red, and Maroon.
Forming means creating the appropriate and desired shape, which in part means fitting it to your head. To observe a nicely formed beret, take a peek in my profile. I did all of the things suggested above (including cutting the liner out), and went one step further. An iron, and a whole ton of steam. A summer of staff, and 3 months later, and it's still formed perfectly.

PWRR British Cadet · 15th November 2004, 18:46

I take pride in my beret too.. observe a finely (if i do say so myself

) british beret. Mine is the PWRR beret.. the khaki coloured one.. but you guys knew that right

RyanForbes · 15th November 2004, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevor

Yes, but it's a lot harder to form and takes longer. Taking the liner out and forming it in the shower is what worked for me. O, stealth snake, when forming your baret, don't forget the battle crease (The crease that runs down the left side.) You'll look like a n00b if you don't have that.

"BATTLE" CREASE!!

i absolutely cannot stand those, whatsoever

and what is the military significance of it

i have never heard any stories on it.

i may come off as a bit ignorant, but you can blame that on my highland heritage and my AFU, cuz we don't wear berets once we get a rank of any kind.

hartleymartin · 20th November 2004, 05:35

I formed my beret by soaking it in warm water, squeezing out the excess water, then dunking it quickly in cold water, then slapping it onto my head and just pulled it into shape. I then wandered around with it on my head until it was reasonably dry, then I left it by the window then wore it some more. It dried out eventually. Not a particularly good bash I am told, but it is enough for me to get away with it.

Actually I find it easier forming the shape of my slouch hat than anything else. I should have a picture of it somewhere....

11th November 2004, 09:27	#1
TheShardo Join Date: 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Gender: Posts: 693	How To Form A Beret !?!? This has gotta be the most embarissing question I've ever asked . How do you form a beret. I've worn a glengary all my cadet life so I don't know how. I'm in the RHLI's now and they don't wear glengarys. Any help would be much appriciated. __________________ Pte Dalley, Greg Argyll Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Hamilton, ON crazy advizer to the great Diva's of the LNLC

11th November 2004, 09:38	#3
TheShardo Join Date: 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Gender: Posts: 693	Really awesome thanks mate! __________________ Pte Dalley, Greg Argyll Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Hamilton, ON crazy advizer to the great Diva's of the LNLC

11th November 2004, 11:14	#4
The_RSM Join Date: 2004 Location: TORONTO Posts: 114	This is how I did my Beret.. And it worked for me perfectly..I think my beret looked almost perfect... 1. Cut the lining out. It's alot more comfortable without the lining. 2. Shower with the Beret on your head. Yes I'm serious.. 3. Keep fixing your Beret in the mirror until it looks perfect.. These are jus some of the things I did to keep my Beret formed for all these years.... Oh I miss wearing my Beret... :remember:

11th November 2004, 12:20	#5
BHillUSMC Join Date: 2004 Location: Oklahoma City, OK USA Posts: 81	I couldnt tell you. If I knew I would be more than happy to share my knowledge with you. __________________ -PFC. (WCCM) Hill, Brian J. WCC Marines 1st Marine Company Cobra Platoon NCOC :mcd: Midshipman USNSCC

11th November 2004, 17:14	#6
RyanForbes Join Date: 2002 Location: CFB Edmonton, Alberta Gender: Posts: 1,367	and if you need to quickly form it before a parade night. you can soak it in hot water and form it, then use a hair dryer to speed dry it works very well...and also, if you are afraid of it losing its form while it is wet, then dont wear it you can put it on the edge of the sink or somewhere, where it wont lost its shape or get everything else wet __________________ Pte Forbes, Ryan C

11th November 2004, 09:34	#2
Sharpie Join Date: 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Posts: 52	You can cut the liner out, as it is best to form it. Many people frown agains't that, so I will not "suggest" doing that. Soak it in hot water for a few minutes, then plop it on your head, form it, and wear it all day. A second or third soaking may be required. But that's basically it. Soak it, form it, wear it.

11th November 2004, 17:49	#7
PWRR British Cadet Join Date: 2004 Location: England. Kent Posts: 259	Personally I have found that keeping the lining in the beret keeps the shape alot longer than if you cut it out... when i shape mine.. i shape it on me head and leave it there till it dries eventually lol. __________________ LCpl Stuart 110 Provost Company Royal Military Police

11th November 2004, 19:57	#9
piper-from-camp Join Date: 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 580	Warm water and form it in the mirror, then wear it around the house for a bit and then take it off and let it dry. Leave the lining it, you'll be happy you did later. __________________ In the debate over guns or butter, it is well advised to remember that butter will only make us fat.

11th November 2004, 20:09	#10
jgoguen Past Staff Member Join Date: 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Gender: Posts: 1,435	It's true. I found that leaving my liner in on my second beret helped it keep its shape later on. It got to the point after a while that I was able to just put it on and walk out, hardly anything to it. __________________ CI Joel Goguen, 2550 RCACC I'm Folding for CW Army. Watch the Folding Video to learn More!

11th November 2004, 20:46	#11
RyanForbes Join Date: 2002 Location: CFB Edmonton, Alberta Gender: Posts: 1,367	the good thing about removing the liner, is that it is easier to form...the bad is that it does tend to lose it's shape easier. here is a way to get the best of both worlds if you take your beret and look at it's right side (when on your head) there are 2 black air holes. Pull the liner out from these holes, and then when you put it on your head, you are able to have the liner still in it to keep shape, but it is pulled away from the right side where your fold it down, to allow for easier forming of this side. if anyone needs a better description, feel free to PM me __________________ Pte Forbes, Ryan C

11th November 2004, 21:19	#12
*Lt(N) Jean Cyr* CW Forums Manager Join Date: 2004 Location: Victoria British Columbia Canada Gender: Posts: 8,235	Don't freak out..I'm navy...but when I did mine, I left the liner in (so I could write my name in it) and I soaked it in a half water/half downy solution. The downy really relaxes the wool so it can form nicely (and it smells yummy)... And I wore it until it was dry J __________________ Stronger...Better...Faster - Imagine Knit One, Save One. Survive to Five. Playing For Change-Peace Through Music

11th November 2004, 21:34	#13
*Lt(N) Dickie* General Manager Join Date: 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Posts: 4,472	I seem to recall forming mine in Gungod's living room...Liner ripped out, soaked, tossed in the dryer (I'm sure with downy or something), and again, worn until dry. ...just perpetuating a good solution. __________________ Lt(N) Sylena Dickie Every person is in some way, my superior.- Emerson Have YOU adopted a Soldier today?

12th November 2004, 08:33	#14
TheShardo Join Date: 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Gender: Posts: 693	LOL well i showered with it last night and so far it looks good. It's just i wana make sure its good for the remeberance parade this sunday. __________________ Pte Dalley, Greg Argyll Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Hamilton, ON crazy advizer to the great Diva's of the LNLC

14th November 2004, 23:38	#15
Lerch Join Date: 2004 Location: CFB Shilo, MB Gender: Posts: 4,974	excuse me for being the ignorant little sea cadet i am... but by beret you mean the green cotton caps you guys wear on parade? and by 'form them' you mean that you guys actually have them form-fitted for your heads?! __________________ Gnr Scheer, Ryan Locating Troop, C Battery \| Localiser la Troupe, C Batterie 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery \| 1e Régiment d'Artillerie Légère du Canada

14th November 2004, 23:43	#17
Anderson Join Date: 2004 Location: Where happiness goes to die Gender: Posts: 4,391	A beret is the standard headdress for Army Cadets. Berets are not only green. For army cadets they can be Green, Black, Red, and Maroon. Forming means creating the appropriate and desired shape, which in part means fitting it to your head. To observe a nicely formed beret, take a peek in my profile. I did all of the things suggested above (including cutting the liner out), and went one step further. An iron, and a whole ton of steam. A summer of staff, and 3 months later, and it's still formed perfectly. __________________ "Every man thinks meanly of himself for never having been a soldier." - Samuel Johnson "You're a better man than I, Gunga Din." MG - Safety Fast! Last edited by Anderson; 15th November 2004 at 10:41.

15th November 2004, 18:46	#18
PWRR British Cadet Join Date: 2004 Location: England. Kent Posts: 259	I take pride in my beret too.. observe a finely (if i do say so myself ) british beret. Mine is the PWRR beret.. the khaki coloured one.. but you guys knew that right __________________ LCpl Stuart 110 Provost Company Royal Military Police

20th November 2004, 05:35	#20
hartleymartin Join Date: 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Gender: Posts: 2,060	I formed my beret by soaking it in warm water, squeezing out the excess water, then dunking it quickly in cold water, then slapping it onto my head and just pulled it into shape. I then wandered around with it on my head until it was reasonably dry, then I left it by the window then wore it some more. It dried out eventually. Not a particularly good bash I am told, but it is enough for me to get away with it. Actually I find it easier forming the shape of my slouch hat than anything else. I should have a picture of it somewhere.... __________________ Martin Hartley Trainee Officer - Australian Air League, Padstow Squadron Former Leading Seaman, Australian Navy Cadets Last edited by hartleymartin; 20th November 2004 at 05:37.