Double Weaved Hard Shell Shade Hat Large Fit Wide Brim Straw Hat Tan

Through much trial and error I've been looking for sun protection to cover my full face, neck and shoulders. This hat does the trick! This hat actually shades my nose, cheeks and lips unlike other wide brim hats and visors I've tried. It's also not floppy and has a sturdy tie that is easy to slide so it stays on. There is plenty of room on top part (the crown) so I can wear my hair up which prevents me from getting "hat hair." The weave is tight and the hat structure is sturdy. It is heavier than wearing a wide brim visor but not by much and it allows for air circulation. I have a smallish head so I was worried that it might be too big for me but to my delight, the elastic band inside makes it a perfect fit for me, although I can see myself using a bandana as a headband if I feel like it gets too loose. Another possibility is to purchase foam hat size reducers that stick on under the interior hat band if necessary. I don't know how it will fit larger heads, but it could very well be adapted to different size noggins. I hesitated due to the price but I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of this fun and functional hat! Update: I thought it would be helpful to show pictures showing measurements and share more details. First, the circumference of my head where the hat band lands on my head is about 21 inches. Also, I thought I'd try wearing a folded up bandana around my forehead underneath the hat and found that the hat definitely fit more snug and found it to be very comfortable with the bandana although, it also works fine, just a little looser, without the bandana. My guess is that the hat will still fit larger heads but possibly fit higher than on my head? Hope this helps!

I love it! I’m extremely pale, and need coverage from sun. I’ve already got regular hats. They work okay, but always run short on full coverage. This hat does not. It’s big, like a sombrero. But not as silly looking... well, maybe half as silly looking. But the body is sturdy, the cap has vent holes and there’s a wide elastic band for your forehead. I have a lot of hair, and tend to wear it up on top of my head. If I use an alligator clip, it doesn’t fit in the hat because of the divot in the center of the cap. It fits just fine if I put my hair in braids or only pin it loose on top of my head. Plenty of room. And, I have a big, wide head. I usually have to buy men’s hats. This one fits well, and between the elastic brim and drawstring, I think it would fit just fine on a normal sized woman’s head as well. The straw is woven well. And there’s a nice long drawstring to anchor it with, or for hanging it up. Straw is naturally water repellent, to some extent. If I need it to be more repellent, I will spray it down with a repellent, and that should work fine. The brim slopes down so it provides shade and would be able to control water runoff. Also, FYI, not a hat for windy days. It’s basically a sail. Don’t do it. When the first hat I purchased arrived, it had defects on the brim. The piece of edging used to cover the rough edges had been sewn poorly and strings were loose or bunched. This was obviously a machine malfunction and it hadn’t been caught by quality control. But the owner returned my message immediately, by phone, and sent me a new replacement hat for free, and I didn’t have to return the first one. The second hat was perfect and no defects. Very good customer service! I love my hat!

This hat gives great coverage, but it’s a little cheap after a while the edges become frayed the Piping comes off, but it really gives the best coverage as far as keeping the sun off your body.

I Love it! Made well, fits my big head and has a huge brim for shade.

I liked the way the hat was made , because it gave good shade for my bald head and it fit very well. The only thing I could fault the hat for is the price and I don't think it will stand up to daily use because no longer than I have used it , it is wearing out quite fast.

My husband refuses to wear sunscreen. So, a big hat is needed to keep his face out of the sun. He's tried a few, but in order to have enough shade, the hats needed to be large. Every one he tried was too hot and heavy because of the size. This one he loves. It's lightweight, cool and perfect for his needs.

Great size and offers full cover of head from sun. Would buy again

This hat is awesome. Perfect for my Arizona hikes. Also, just wanted to give a shout out to the customer service team for this product. They were extremely helpful when I needed to change carriers for getting the hat shipped. Appreciate it!

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Great quality gardening hat. Shade covers both shoulders, my neck and face. I don't recommend if you need to look up while working, but otherwise I enjoy it very much!

Very good Many compliments

Do not be wooed by surf-brand hats or cheaper knockoffs advertised elsewhere - this is the one to get. I live on Lake Huron and am out paddleboarding or kayaking most days during the summer and needed a comically enormous straw hat to cover my face and shoulders. Took the advice of other reviews and could not be happier; this hat is absolute perfection for what it is intended to do. Namely, protect from the sun and ensure you make those around you laugh in a good-natured way while being secretly jealous.

This hat is excellent at providing shade for your head and neck area. Nice cowboy hat type detail at the top of the hat. I usually wear a 7 1/2, large hat and this hat fits me comfortably. Great purchase, would definitely buy another one.