Superfine Folder Panama Hat Bleached Black Band

• High crown with a ridge along the top
• 6 cm brim
• Can be rolled
• Grosgrain ribbon hat band with bow
• Christys' pin attached to bow
• Satin sweatband

Made in England from hoods handwoven in Ecuador

100 % toquilla straw handpicked, processed and handwoven in Ecuador in a superfine lightweight Brisa plain weave.

Grade: 8

Christys’ have been making Panama hats from Ecuadorian woven hoods in their Oxfordshire factory for over 100 years.

How to roll a folder

• Turn down the brim all the way round
• Hold the hat with the crown running from left to right
• Fold carefully along the centre ridge of the crown, pushing one side of the hat into the other
• Gently roll the hat loosely into a cone-like shape – you can put a band or scarf around to keep it held loosely in place

Care for your Panama hat

• Do not fold your Panama, or scrunch it up, as it will not only damage the shape of your hat, but also the straw could crack
• Avoid pinching or crushing the natural fibre from the crown
• Do not pull the hat from the edge of the brim
• Protect your panama from rain as it will lose its shape
• Roll your hat carefully
• Do not leave your hat rolled for long periods of time
• If the straw has become brittle due dry or hot air, steam or mist your panama with warm water before rolling

Cleaning your Panama
Try to remove any dirt marks with a dry cloth or brush first. If not sufficient carefully spot clean with a damp cloth or a gentle baby-wipe. Avoid rubbing too hard as this may damage the natural fibres of the straw. We do not recommend you use any cleaning agents or soap.

Reshaping your Panama
Should your hat lose its original shape, you can steam it gently to try to regain its shape by hand and dry it gently using a hairdryer. The brim can be reshaped by using a steam iron on the lowest setting and a clean damp cloth, ensuring the iron does not come into direct contact with the straw itself.