Any idea on what a Grade 22 Montecristi is in WPSI?

[daizawaguy]

Would anyone be able to let me know what the approximation in WPSI for a Grade 22 Montecristi? Thanks

 

[mikespens]

Hi Peter, that's a tough question because it seems most hat retailers grade their weaves differently. Classic example of lack of standardization. Hopefully somebody who's bought a hat from your source can help out. Grade 22 sounds impressive but suppose it depends on how many other grades there are.

 

[WesternHatWearer]

I would suggest taking a look at what Brent Black said about grading of Panama Hats: http://www.brentblack.com/pages/panamahatgrades2.html

If I may echo Mike, you will need to "compare apples to apples."

 

[daizawaguy]

Right...WSPI should be the supreme metric

 

[LeBois46]

I would suggest taking a look at what Brent Black said about grading of Panama Hats: http://www.brentblack.com/pages/panamahatgrades2.html

If I may echo Mike, you will need to "compare apples to apples."

+1

 

[wine65]

Grades seem to change between vendors. I agree with WPSI as one measure but would add that weave consistency and color attributes will play a role in overall grade of a hat as well.


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[daizawaguy]

Actually, a very good point. I saw a Borsalino Optimo that has a 400 WSPI, but is exquisite in its weave consistency and looks like a 900 easily. I`ve seen fine hats that have very inconsistent weaves - so have to agree with the consistency point. In fact more relevant than WSPI perhaps.

 

[WesternHatWearer]

Thus the "apple to apple" remark; meaning I would compare Stetson to other Stetsons and Biltmore to other Biltmores.