Summer Hat

[Bud-n-Texas]

For those in the market for a everyday Summer Straw, this may just be the ticket. I just received this hat and am quite impressed.:eusa_clap Is it as nice as my dress straws? No, but it is far less expensive. In the intense heat of Texas summers, a hat that provides shade and is cool to boot is a highly sought after prize. I have an assortment of straws, from Cuenca's to Panamas, to Guatemalans, to Shantungs, in a variety of styles, brim widths etc... I anticipate this may be my new favorite. The open weave crown allows for excellent air flow, and the brim width provides ample shade. The style name is Airway and there are numerous vendors from which it can be purchased. " The Stetson Airway is a Genuine Panama Hat hand-woven in Ecuador. The color of the panama hat is natural. The hat has a leather hat band and a leather chin strap. The brim width is 3" and the "under-brim" has solid material backing for additional UV protection. "

 

[Johnnysan]

With a warning to bald guys...

...from my own experience. The open weave certainly is cool, but won't protect you from a sunburn with the coolest looking waffle pattern you'll ever see! lol

 

[SHARPETOYS]

I like mine.

I have the same hat that I bought from Aaron. He has it on sale right now... Great hat....

http://www.getahaton.com/proddetail.php?prod=TS32388130.ARWY

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Johnny, hopefully there is still enough on top of my noggin to avoid a burn. Thanks for the heads up (pardon the pun)

 

[Manny Tavares]

Excellent looking hats. Great for everyday wear.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Here is a photo taken today with the new hat.

 

[Johnnysan]

Great looking hat, Bud! Wear it in good health.

 

[RBH]

Looking good Bud!

It takes on a whole different look on your head.
I like it!

 

[Razzman]

That is a fine looking summer Stetson. :eusa_clap

 

[deanglen]

You look so natural in that hat, the sign of a good choice in headware. Way to go, Bud!

dean

 

[jkingrph]

What is sweatband in that hat, fabric or leather like a better straw or Panama?

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

The sweat is fabric, I will wait till summer to evaluate it. Most of my straws have leather sweats, this will be a good way to compare. I can put a leather in at that time, if it is the more comfortable choice.
Here is a closer look at the sweat.

 

[BigSho]

Good looking hat bud my brother wears one just like it in the summer.

fftopic: Biltmore at one time put a stretchy terry cloth sweat into some of their straws. I always thought that it would be very comfortable and would soak up some of that sweat. Alas once again they never fit me.

Jeremy
Hats Plus Ltd.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Jeremy, I have a hat with that type of sweat, and it is not very comfortable to me. I feel as though, my head is in a vise. The constant squeezing effect is bothersome to me.

 

[czack]

...from my own experience. The open weave certainly is cool, but won't protect you from a sunburn with the coolest looking waffle pattern you'll ever see! lol

Been there, done that.

 

[jkingrph]

Been there, done that.

Guess you could stay out enough to get sunburned, but I never have. My opinion is that constant moving moves shadowlines of hatweave on your head and really slows down chances of sunburn. The breezy feeling of air moving through is nice and cool to me.

jeff