Panama Straw Hat Care

Great for boating as well as walks in the park or an hour in the garden straw hats are inexpensive to own and easy to maintain.

Panama straw hat care.

A genuine panama hat is a woven straw hat made from toquilla straw using an ecuadorian weaving process. Men s straw panama hats at levine hat co. You need to care for it to maintain its quality and condition properly. If contact is made allow the hat to rest for as long as necessary for it to dry.

The wpi or wave weave per inch system is achieved by holding a type of box 25mm across up to certain parts of the panama straw hat and counting the number of waves or weaves of the straw that are contained by the aperture. Ultrafino genuine havana retro panama straw hat classic lightweight 4 5 out of 5 stars 231. Hats and children s literature. A straw hat is the perfect light summer headwear.

Slight imperfections in color weave and finish either by nature or the artisan s hand make it unique. Or use a mannequin head form and cover the hat and head loosely with a white cotton pillowcase to repel dust. Panama hats require a certain basic care regime in order to preserve the shape as a whole but also the shape of the crown and the brim as well as the size and the posture of the hat itself. These are all occasions for a straw or panama hat.

Consistent cleaning and storage will preserve a straw hat for many summers to come. Cowboy western hats. This process takes a lot of time and precision making a genuine panama hat cost significantly more than just any woven straw hat. Gamboa hatband genuine panama hat band ribbon band several models 3 9 out of 5 stars 69.

Always store straw hats in a cool dry place. Storing a straw hat. A genuine panama hat is a handmade treasure and no two hats are alike. The more waves or weaves the finer the straw and the higher the quality of the weave.

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We carry an excellent selection of spring milan straw hats and summer panama straws for the hottest months of the year but make sure to pick up a straw hat for all your tropical vacations and cruises as well. 6525 washington st yountville ca 94599 707 944 2870.