The legendary genuine "Panama" hat is made of Toquilla Palm. The very finest Panama hats have been woven in and around the small town of Montecristi, in Ecuador. Each hat is woven by hand, and virtually all of the work must be done at night, between midnight and six am, in order to protect the straw from damage. The better quality hats ( Ultrafinos ) require a minimum of 9 weeks to complete. The very finest can take up to six months to weave. These extraordinary hats are called Montecristi Ultrafinos Museum. The result is breathtaking: comfortable, stylish, a link with the past, a living demonstration of caring craftsman-ship produced by true master weaver.

This Ultrafino panama hat is a proud supporter of the Skin Cancer Foundation, which recommends wearing a hat as part of an overall sun protection program to help protect against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.

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