Recommend a Panama ...

[Nyah]

I would like brim width confirmation of the hemp stratoliner. Also, although not nearly as crucial, is it milan or woven?

Not being on the website "yet", is worrisome. Both hats should be there if they intend to sell both.

 

[Nyah]

Hugely disappointed that the hemp stratoliner is not available in hat sizes, just S, M, L, XL. That won't work for me what-so-ever.

 

[AndyR]

Hugely disappointed that the hemp stratoliner is not available in hat sizes, just S, M, L, XL. That won't work for me what-so-ever.

I was a bit surprised by that. Probably wouldn't work for me either. I'm kind of a 'tweener. I would certainly have to see one locally to try on, rather than risk extra shipping charges due to improper fit.

Andy

 

[Bob Roberts]

WHY? Does Stetson do that...? I really don't care "WHY?" Its just so off putting...

 

[jlee562]

http://jj-hat-center.myshopify.com/...als/products/the-premier-stratoliner-in-straw

I'm almost considering getting one and having a proper sweat installed...it's a handsome lid

 

[tropicalbob]

And the XL is a 7 5/8.

 

[JackieMatra]

Unfortunately though, the Range doesn't look to me like a fedora, due to not having a snap-brim (the quintessential fedora trait, in my opinion).

All that you need to do to re-shape this hat into one with an upswept rear brim is to wet it.
That's what I did, and it's holding its new shape just fine.

 

[Nyah]

All that you need to do to re-shape this hat into one with an upswept rear brim is to wet it.
That's what I did, and it's holding its new shape just fine.

Excellente, thanks!

 

[Nyah]

Actually, it's not just the down-front, up-back that I'm after. It's the ability to snap it up all around during the times when I'm not wearing the hat. It's just easier to manage that way (doesn't require a hat-rack).

 

[Bob Roberts]

Actually, it's not just the down-front, up-back that I'm after. It's the ability to snap it up all around during the times when I'm not wearing the hat. It's just easier to manage that way (doesn't require a hat-rack).

Seriously! Look into the Stetson Origional '47 or if u like a smaller brim (and i believe a slightly shorter crown) the Origional '48. Both are made of "grade 8" Panama Straw for abt $150 (you could probably find them on sale for less) as well as in Shantung for abt $100. Brim can go "either way!" Picked up my Panama '47 on sale last summer on the web at HAT COUNTRY for less than $100.

 

[Nyah]

Seriously! Look into the Stetson Origional '47 or if u like a smaller brim (and i believe a slightly shorter crown) the Origional '48. Both are made of "grade 8" Panama Straw for abt $150 (you could probably find them on sale for less) as well as in Shantung for abt $100. Brim can go "either way!" Picked up my Panama '47 on sale last summer on the web at HAT COUNTRY for less than $100.

I've already got a panama. I'm looking specifically for a hemp hat due to its reputation for durability.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I've already got a panama. I'm looking specifically for a hemp hat due to its reputation for durability.

Bencraft has some nice TESI hemp with snap brims. Hope you find what your lookin for.

 

[jlee562]

Peter bros makes custom hemp milans...

 

[Bob Roberts]

Yep. There's allota them out there!

 

[Nyah]

I've checked out the websites of both Bencraft and Peters Brothers but have not found anything mentioning hemp. Peters Bros site is especially sparse on info. No mention of hemp on their FB page either.

 

[RJR]

Better off calling Peters Bros;the website is useless.I have two of their hemps and really like them.

 

[DJH]

Agree with the Peters Bros suggestion.

I called in the store a few weeks ago and took a look at their hemp Milan hats.

They can make them in a whole bunch of styles from Indiana Jones to Open Road (Shady Oaks in PB speak).

I plan on getting a black OR style in the near future, although a couple of other hat purchases have delayed this.

 

[bartcubb]

Here's a hemp Open Road just posted on Instagram. No details about when or where it will be available.

https://instagram.com/p/2jkjLKotii/

 

[Bob Roberts]

Biltmore makes some natural hemps.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Nobody has said anything about sunbody hats yet. they have an open crown model as well as a fedora style. Also have an actual UV rating
Johnny