FIND YOUR SIZE (HATS GUIDE)
To find your exact size, take a plastic measuring tape and place it around your head, preferably one centimeter above your ears. There are cases when some people prefer their hat to stand higher on the forehead, so an ideal measurement is the one that satisfies your personal tastes.
To make sure you got a proper measurement, make two to three attempts and pull the measuring tape loosely. If your measurement produces a decimal number, choose the one that corresponds to the next integer (eg if your measurement is 57.5 cm, prefer the number 58 and so on).
The following table shows a table with dimensions in centimeters (European Measuring System), inches and conversions to other measuring systems:
| SIZE | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| CM | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| INCHES | 215/8 | 221/16 | 227/16 | 227/8 | 231/4 | 235/8 | 24 | 247/16 | 247/8 |
About PANAMA) καπέλα
PANAMA hats are made from palm tree leaves called PAJA TOQUILLA PALM. The raw material is produced in ECUADOR (ECUADOR) and the knitting of the hat in the primary stage is done by native craftsmen, our final product is decorated (shape, decoration) in Spain. All PANAMA hats have a seal of authenticity inside that is made in Ecuador.
PANAMA History)
There are two true versions of the ‘PANAMA’ hat name. In the middle of 19th century the hats were sold to goldsmiths traveling through Panama to California during the historic California Gold Rush, and at the same time Ecuadorian hat makers themselves migrated to Panama, where they managed to achieve much higher trading volumes. Travelers told people who admired their hats that they bought them in Panama. Thus, hats quickly became known as "Panama hats". The name 'PANAMA' was also further strengthened by President Theodore Roosevelt's trip to oversee the construction of the Panama Canal in 1906.
DICTIONARY
Brim
The part of the hat that results in shading the face, the edge of the hat.
Crown
The top of the hat, the top of e.g. the hat that has two dimples at the ends is called fedora.
Japanese straw
Japanese mat is a high-strength material thanks to its elasticity and softness. It withstands water but also the sun (the protection of the hat from both phenomena increases the life of the hat), and it is noteworthy that the vegetable dyes give it an extra protection. Also due to its knitting but also as usual in all high quality straw hats, the head is properly ventilated so that it does not sweat (the cotton strap inside the hat also helps). There is also the glued Japanese mat which is harder over time, softens but is just as durable, it is used in hats with a large brim.
BAKU straw
BAKU mat is an extremely light hat, its main feature is its very fine knitting, water and sun resistance. As is the case with the Japanese mat, the head is properly ventilated for one more reason that the feature of this mat is the small holes that help not to sweat but also to protect the one who wears it from the sun. It is also a very special and expensive raw material.
Ψάθα SHANTUNG straw
SHANTUNG mat is an excellent quality off-white mat with the main feature of its very fine knitting, the softness of the material and the durability over time with a relative care.
Merino wool
Merino wool hats have as their main feature the constant temperature on the head without it sweating thanks to the absorbent cotton inner ribbon but also to the natural material. The hair in the hats is in felt, ie wool cut with a special razor and in the hats usually in men it is glued to stand properly on the head while the women are usually softer.
HAT CARE
Hat Care of a PANAMA)
To take care of a PANAMA hat follow these simple step-by-step tips:
To maintain its shape, lift the hat using the front and back edges with both hands. Do not hold the hat by the top (crown).
To store your hat, it is recommended to use hard cardboard inside the crown of your hat (it is included in the purchase package of each hat), to place it in a transparent bag and then on a flat surface to maintain the rim (brim) of the hat.
Avoid hanging the hat from hooks as over time they can deform the shape of your hat.
To keep the mat elastic, gently tap the hat with a damp cloth or use a little water-cooled spray.
If the hat gets wet, hit it with a soft cloth and let it dry in a ventilated area away from direct light and heat. Keep the hat away from direct light, moisture and heat.
Hat care (this applies to all straw hats)
To take care of a straw hat, follow these simple step-by-step tips:
To maintain its shape, lift the hat using the front and back edges with both hands. Do not hold the hat by the top (crown).
Avoid hanging the hat from hooks as over time they can deform the shape of your hat.
To remove dust, use a dry soft cloth.
To keep the mat elastic, gently tap the hat with a damp cloth or use a little water-cooled spray.
If the hat gets wet, hit it with a soft cloth and let it dry in a ventilated area away from direct light and heat.
Keep the hat away from direct light, moisture and heat.
Hat care for woolen hats
To take care of a merino wool hat, follow these simple step-by-step tips:
To maintain its shape, lift the hat with both hands using its front and rear cornice (bor). Do not grab the hat from the top (crown).
Avoid always hanging the hat on the same side.
To remove dust, use a clean hair brush and comb the fibers in its natural direction or simply clean with a non-stick tape. Then to disinfect and rejuvenate the felt but also to remove small stains use a vaporizer or a steam iron and with a clean white cloth clean with a light circular motion, without excessive pressure.
If the hat gets wet, hit it with a soft cloth and let it dry in a ventilated area away from heat.
Keep the hat away from direct light, moisture and heat in a deterrent moth container.
