STETSON Retro Panama Fedora Natural Straw Hat (TSRTRO-292481)

The Stetson Unisex Retro Fedora Hat is traditionally handwoven in Ecuador from Grade 3 Panama (toquilla) straw which has a fine, smooth feel and soft, flexible finish. Its vintage-style silhouette includes a 4 1/2" pinch front teardrop crown and 2 1/4" brim. This sun hat for men and women is also finished with a classic black grosgrain band and breathable cotton sweatband.

The style we know as the Panama hat actually comes from Ecuador, where the tradition of intricately hand-weaving toquilla straw hats pre-dates the 15th century. When Teddy Roosevelt wore his Ecuadorian-made toquilla hat on his return trip from the Panama Canal, so-called "Panama" hats became a warm-weather essential for the well-traveled gentlemen adventurers of his age.

ABOUT STETSON:

Founded in 1865, Stetson was born from the spirit of the West and grew to become an American icon. For over 150 years, Stetson has created quality products that are built to last and have deep roots in the American tradition. We have a strong appreciation for objects that are made well and products that get better with age. We still craft our products using much of the same techniques as John B. did so many years ago - with an eye towards meeting the needs of future generations of frontiersmen, pioneers, industrialists and trailblazers.