Handmade Montecristi Super Fino Plantation Panama Hat

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This is a Genuine Montecristi Panama hat. Montecristi hats are prized for their exceptionally fine weave, refined appearance, lightweight feel, and the tradition of craftsmanship behind them. They represent the highest expression of the authentic Panama hat and are the preferred choice for customers who want elegance, heritage, and lasting quality.
SEE Montecristi vs. Cuenca hats

This hat can also be customized with special options.
SEE our Semi-Calado - Vented hats

Every Montecristi Panama hat we make comes standard with a high-grade leather interior sweatband. We typically use pull-up leather or oil-tan leather made locally in Ecuador. This is the same style of band we have used for over 25 years because it is comfortable, durable, and helps protect the hat over years of wear.
SEE how we cut and make our leather sweatbands

We also offer a range of useful add-ons including stiffener, roll-up preparation, liners, long oval blocking, curled brims, and expedited service.
SEE more add-ons like stiffener, roll-ups, liners, long oval blocking, curled brims, and expedited service

This is a Genuine Montecristi Panama hat. Montecristi hats are prized for their finer weave, lighter feel, elegant appearance, and the long tradition of craftsmanship behind them. If you want the classic luxury Panama hat - handmade in Ecuador and built with lasting quality in mind - Montecristi is the standard by which all others are judged.

This Montecristi Super Fino grade is for customers who want fine quality and a noticeably refined weave without moving into the highest ultra-rare grades. These hats require significantly more time and skill to complete, and each one may take many weeks to finish. This is one of the most attractive grades for customers who want a Montecristi hat that clearly steps up in fineness, beauty, and craftsmanship while still remaining wearable and practical.

WPI means weaves per inch. This Montecristi Super Fino grade generally falls in a WPI range of about 230 - 399, with an average around 330 WPI. Please note that there is more to grading a hat than just counting weaves, but WPI is one of the important factors we consider on every hat. Each hat falls within a range rather than one exact number.

Every Montecristi Panama hat we make comes standard with a high-grade leather interior sweatband. We typically use pull-up leather or oil-tan leather made locally in Ecuador. We have used this same style of band for over 25 years because it is comfortable on the head, durable in use, and excellent for helping protect the hat over time.

The Classic Plantation Panama hat is known for its larger brim and excellent sun protection. It uses the same block as Fedora #1, but the main difference is the brim. 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 front of the crown is 4.1" - 4.3", and the back of the crown is lower than the front, measuring between 3.3" - 3.5", giving it a sloping appearance from the side profile. The height on the side is 4.1" - 4.5".

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)

This Classic Plantation Panama hat is blocked on a semi oval hat block rather than a perfectly round one for a better fit.

Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly and upward in the back just a little.

Beyond Serious Sun Protection: Larger brims begin to take on a stronger western look, which can be a great style choice - especially for Texas, or for anyone who likes that bold sun hat appearance. Because of their added size and weight, these larger brims tend to tip downward a bit in both the front and back and can feel a little floppy in the wind. If you add a curled edge to the brim, 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.

Serious Sun Protection and Serious Style - Larger Than Standard Brims: This brim offers extremely generous coverage. There is a 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.

We usually need time to make this hat for you because we almost never have this size in stock unless you are viewing it in the stock section. In most cases, this hat will need to be specially woven as a custom-made hat, so please allow extra time for production.

Semi-Calado - Vented Hats

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.

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 Montecristi Super Fino Plantation hat, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

You can also give us a call, toll-free at 1 800-876-6956