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This hat will be finished with a hand stitched in Leather Sweat Band! 35% Off - Dark areas underside of brim, no really visible but looks like a little brim setting on the shelf collected a little dust.
This weave is similar in appearance to a Montecristi weave. Double-woven Cuenca hats are also available in a single-woven version, often called Brisa. In the open market, these hats are sometimes referred to as “Montecristi hats,” but that is not technically correct. They are made in Cuenca, Ecuador, so they are genuine Panama hats, but they are not genuine Montecristi Panama hats because they were not woven in the city of Montecristi.
This is the Cuenca version of the genuine Panama hat. The weave is a bit more open, and if you hold it to the sunlight, you will notice it is less tight than a Montecristi weave. To many people, the look is very similar, and even the color can be close. Cuenca hats offer an excellent value, giving you the classic Panama hat look at a more affordable price.
This is a genuine Panama hat from Cuenca, Ecuador.
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This hat comes standard with a fabric sweatband.
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You may also wish to add:
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The Classic Trilby Panama hat has a style all its own. It is related to the classic fedora, but with a look that is more compact, more sharply defined, and a little more fashion-forward. With its taller crown and distinctive proportions, it even hints at a Western-style influence. This hat is blocked in a standard oval, which fits most head shapes well. If you know you need a longer front-to-back fit, we also offer a Long Oval blocking option for added comfort and a better fit.
ADD Long Oval Blocking (Special Request)
The standard crown height of the Trilby model is 4.75", measured from the brim to the top point on the side of the hat.
The back of the crown is the same as the front, measuring 3.75" at the point of the pinch, creating a level appearance from the side profile.
Prefer a taller crown? We also offer these special-request crown height options:
ADD 1CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)
ADD 2CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)
Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly and upward in the back just a little.
Serious Sun Protection: Larger brims tend to start looking more western, which is great for Texas! Or a Texan at heart! Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly. With the weight of this long brim it will want to tip down in the back as well and be just a little floppy in the wind. If you add a curl to the edge it will hold its shape much better. Even if it is just a small curled edge, it will give it much more rigidness.
Serious Sun Protection: Larger brims begin to take on more of a western look, which can be a great style - especially for Texas, or for anyone who likes that bold sun hat appearance. The snap brim in front causes the brim to tip downward slightly. Because of the length of this brim, it will also tend to tip down a bit in the back and may feel slightly floppy in the wind. If you add a curled edge, it will hold its shape much better. Even a small curled edge adds noticeable rigidity and helps the brim keep a cleaner shape.
Brim size can be difficult to recommend because many factors affect the right choice, including where you live, the local culture, how much sun protection you want, and your personal style. This brim is about as good as it gets for serious sun protection. Going even larger may not give much additional benefit, since the shade cast by this brim already provides very full coverage.
Serious Sun Protection and Serious Style - Larger Than Standard Brims: There is a small extra charge for larger than standard brims, and that price difference is already reflected in the price shown. This is because the weaver must spend additional time extending the brim and will charge a little more for that extra work.
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Each Panama hat comes with one hat band of your choice, but you may want to include a few extra hat bands- a quick way to change the personality of your Panama hat!
Each and every Panama hat we sell is handmade right here in Ecuador, so no two hats are exactly alike.
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1. Print our measuring tape to ensure an accurate measurement.
2. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your head being sure the tape falls above your ears and the ridge of your eyebrows.
3. Using your measurements, you can view our current stock of all Panama hats for your size.
Send us your question about this Cuenca Grade 2 Trilby hat, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
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