ABOUT
The HatsFashion Classic Fedora in fine llano weave is a top of the range Panama hat. This handmade hat has been our most popular selling men’s hat for over 25 years. This perennial favourite is the true “Panama hat” and will bring both elegance and comfort to your summer wardrobe. The fineness of the fibres make it more flexible than our select weaves therefore it can be rolled for travel when used with our hat tubes.
Not only will you look fantastic in your HatsFashion Panama, you will also feel great in knowing that through you helping to preserve the tradition of hat weaving for the next generation.
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Unlike the journey taken by most Panama Hats in the world, which pass through hands of middlemen before being shipped out of Ecuador. HatsFashion works directly with our artisans. One of the many benefits of our shorter supply chain is that we can bring you a luxury, long lasting product at an affordable price from the hand of the weaver to you.
DETAILS
• Rollable Panama hat trimmed with Petersham ribbon
• The brim of this hat is approximately 7 cm. Please note, brim widths may vary slightly as they are all handmade and hand finished
• Made from sustainably grown toquilla straw
• Our handwoven Panama hats are made in Ecuador following Fair Trade and sustainable business practices.
Materials: Toquilla Straw, Carludovica Palmata, Paja Toquilla, Straw
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ecuador![flag-of-ecuador.png]()
Brand: HatsFashion
Crown Height: Approx. 11 – 11.75 cm. (4.3″ – 4.6″)
Material: 100% Toquilla Straw - Carludovica Palmata
Brim Size: Approx. 6 – 7.5 cm. (2.35″- 3″)
Features: 100% Handmade
Weaves Count: 90 points per sq. inch
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OUR BEST SELLER
The elegance, lightness, and unique flexibility make this fedora a must-have. It's comfortable and provides a refreshing shade under the sun. This beautifully handmade Panama Hat only uses the best quality toquilla straw fibers and adds an extra touch of sophistication to your wardrobe.
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ABOUT US
We are here to provide you with top-quality Panama Hats guaranteed at great prices. With thousands of satisfied customers wearing our hats. We are confident that we can deliver you the best quality of the classic styles of genuine handwoven straw hats made by our amazingly talented artisans from our hometown in Ecuador.
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FAIR TRADE
Our products guarantee fair prices for its weavers including transparent and effective channels of commerce.
DETAILS
• Rollable Panama hat trimmed with Petersham ribbon
• The brim of this hat is approximately 7 cm. Please note, brim widths may vary slightly as they are all handmade and hand finished
• Please get in touch if you are looking for a size not listed
• Made from sustainably grown toquilla straw
• Our handwoven Panama hats are made in Ecuador following Fair Trade and sustainable business practices. Meet our hat weavers
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OUR QUALITY
The Panama Hats that we carry are all of top quality. Since all of our products are handmade from natural fibers and materials, slight differences in shape and color will exist. These are not defects, but underline the originality of your hat.
THE ORIGIN OF THE PANAMA HAT
The “Panama Hat” has deep ancestral roots. The aborigines of the coast of what is now Ecuador used “tocas” made of toquilla straw to protect themselves from the sun. The lightness and flexibility of this fiber favored its use to make hats that over time have become a symbol for Ecuador, being a fusion of nature, manual dexterity of Ecuadorians, and their culture.
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WHY IS IT CALLED PANAMA HAT IF IT IS MADE IN ECUADOR?
The construction of the Panama Canal caused a great demand for toquilla straw hats from Ecuador, because of their qualities to protect from the sun. From Panama the hat was internationally known and people began to call it “Panama Hat” even though the place of origin is Ecuador.
THE MATERIAL OF WHICH THE PANAMA HAT IS MADE
The “Carludovica Palmata” is an original plant from Ecuador belonging to the family of cyclantáceas and has some unique qualities. It has fan-shaped leaves growing at the end of their long stems, which are evenly cut into fine shoots and dried to create straw. The most important plantations are in Manabi (Guayas) and in the Amazon region. Its name was chosen to honor Carlos IV and his wife Maria Luisa, who promoted the botanical cataloging of South America.
THE WAEVING OF THE PANAMA HAT
The weaving of the Panama Hat is entirely manual. It starts with the characteristic initial button on the top of the hat, called “plantilla”, using only a few pieces of straw and subsequently adding more until reaching a size of 2 to 4 inches in diameter (5 to 10cm). The next step is to weave the top part of the hat, called “copa”, using a rounded wooden block to guide the weave process until it reaches the lowest part of the hat, called “falda” – or skirt in English. The next process is called “remate” – finishing-off. It uses a special interweave, that leaves long strands of straw poke out at the edges of the hat.
The weaving is made by artisans on the countryside, the usual place of work being their homes. This activity is introduced in the everyday life of the artisans, and is incorporated into the life of its creators. It is not only a means to earn an income, in most cases it is a long family heritage, popular tradition, part of them and their lives.
The Panama Hat starts with the weave but undergoes several stages afterwards. The process starts with lashing the edges to prevent it from undoing and excess fibers are trimmed, followed by the washing and dyeing of the hat. Afterwards, the process continues with the “compostura”: giving the hat its original shape back after washing. Finally the molding and decorating phase in which creativity and design are complemented by the manual dexterity to design exclusive hats that have become the pride of Ecuador.
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Insured Worldwide Shipping: Each order includes real-time tracking details and insurance coverage in the unlikely event that a package gets lost or stolen in transit.
Money-Back Guarantee: If your items arrive damaged or become defective within 30 days of usage, we will gladly issue out a replacement or refund.
24/7 Customer Support: We have a team of live reps ready to help and answer any questions you have within a 24-hour time frame, 7 days a week.
Safe & Secure Checkouts: We use state-of-the-art SSL Secure encryption to keep your personal and financial information 100% protected.
SHIPPING
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We ship to 127 countries, including the US, CA, AU and all countries in Europe.
AFTER-SALE SERVICE
Dear Customer, purchase any product here and try it in the comfort of your own home for 14 days.
If for whatever reason you’re not completely satisfied, then return the product within 14 days!
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
We want you to be 100% satisfied with the products you buy from us. If for ANY reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, we offer iron-clad money back guarantee.
Insured Worldwide Shipping: Each order includes real-time tracking details and insurance coverage in the unlikely event that a package gets lost or stolen in transit.
Money-Back Guarantee: If your items arrive damaged or become defective within 30 days of normal usage, we will gladly issue out a replacement or refund.
✉️ 24/7 Customer Support: We have a team of live reps ready to help and answer any questions you have within a 24-hour time frame, 7 days a week.
Safe & Secure Checkouts: We use state-of-the-art SSL Secure encryption to keep your personal and financial information 100% protected.
