Check out Panama Hats Direct. He is having a sale on now. I just received mine and very happy with the product and the experience. He sells varying grades at varying price points. Shipping was quick. He bulk delivers his orders to Florida and then USPS to you.
They glue on the hatbands.
So it's not difficult or damaging to change them out? Good! I feel much better about it now! Probably a hot glue too.
You don't need to glue or sew the hatband; simply having it fit the shape crown of the hat is enough. The pressure will keep the hatband from coming loose off easily.
The use of glue on a hat is just terrible. I asked for no ribbon on my recent purchase as I prefer to put on my own. I didn't realize they used glue so now am even more thankful to have received it 'nude'.
But then Nik Fouquette glues in his liners and that is on a $1500 felt hat.......so there you go!
Yes, I was really disappointed when I saw they used glue on the PHD hat I bought a few years ago. I would say that and the sweatband are the two knocks on it.
I also asked for a hat without his sweat band. I will sew a good one on myself. The weave of the hat is great...it is a fine hat and deserves a decent ribbon and sweat. I have rebuilt vintage hats and discovered that the ribbon/bow work was partially assembled with ordinary metal office staples. It is a toss up, what is worse....glue or staples!
You're right! I would consider the hat excellent if it had a good ribbon and sweat. Hmmm, somehow I would rather have the glue than staples, although staples might be easier to remove without causing damage.
Cool hat, Bob.
Beater, heck, that’s a classy looking Panama.
Very nice, Bob. Old large felt hats are hard to find in large sizes and straw hats are even rarer…not that I need elf to tell you.
Thanks Brent, but it is always nice to hear it from an elf.
