The Panama hat
Finely woven straw, a pinched crown and a black band. See it on your face before the summer.
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A Panama hat is woven by hand in Ecuador from toquilla palm straw. It got its name because the hats were shipped and sold through Panama. The finer and tighter the weave, the lighter, more flexible and more expensive the hat. Most are shaped like a fedora, with a pinched crown, a black band and a brim of 2 1/2 to 3 inches; the optimo, with a ridge along the top of the crown, is the other classic.
It is a warm-weather hat: light, breathable and shading the face. Roll it only if it is sold as rollable, keep it out of heavy rain, and pick it up by the brim rather than by pinching the crown, where the straw cracks first.
FAQ
Why is it called a Panama hat if it is made in Ecuador?
Because in the 19th century the hats were shipped and sold through Panama, and workers on the Panama Canal later wore them. They have always been woven in Ecuador from toquilla palm straw.
How should a Panama hat fit?
Like a felt hat: snug all the way round, a finger above the ears. Straw does not stretch, so buy your real size; sizing tape fixes a hat that is slightly loose.