These Panama hats are crafted from natural palm fibre by hand in Ecuador. They are handwoven and hand blocked according to traditional local craft by skilled artisans. Lightweight and breathable, they are the perfect hat to wear in the hot Australian summer.
The Fray has a slight variation in brim size between 7 cm - 8 cm.
Sizing: If you are in-between sizes when purchasing the Panama hat, you can adjust the size to your head size by using a small safety pin to fasten inside the centre-back band and pull it across each other It can be worn comfortably this way or replace with a stitch.
Care Instructions: Do not fold or roll these hats for travel packing. Keep dry and if it does get wet, gently reshape it by hand then sit on shelf to dry, you can reshape by lightly and safely steaming and pressing into shape. For removal of marks lightly use a damp cloth or nappy wipes. First try in an inconspicuous place to see there is no discolouration. The natural ageing process should be considered as part of the uniqueness of your own treasured hat. Being hand made by skilled artisans each hat has individual variations.