Authentic Genuine Panama Hat: Crafted with pride, this hat is a true timeless classic fedora hat. Handwoven in Ecuador using traditional techniques. Lightweight & Breathable: Perfect for warm weather, this hat is designed to keep you cool with its natural, breathable materials. Featuring a soft, sweat-wicking inner band for all-day comfort and a secure fit. Finished with Care in Bristol, England: Each hat is hand-finished in Bristol, bringing a touch of English craftsmanship to your genuine Ecuadorian Panama hat. Includes detailed care information to help maintain your hat’s beauty and longevity. Ethically Sourced & Traded: Committed to fair trade practices, ensuring artisans are paid fairly and work in safe conditions. Please note that this model is not considered to be a rolling Panama. Rolling this hat will damage the crown. We suggest packing around the hat when travelling. Please note that this model is not considered to be a rolling Panama hat. Our genuine Panama hats are hand woven in Ecuador before being checked and finished in Bristol, England. Each one is skilfully woven by hand from many thin "iraca" palm fibres. Panama hats are traditionally made in Ecuador and worn all over Latin America. This stylish hat has become known as a “Panama” due to Panama being the main trading hub of 19th century Latin America and their popularity amongst the foreign workers who built the Panama canal. The sizes are in centimetres and based on the circumference of the head passing across the middle of the forehead. Tumia LAC was founded in the UK in 1978 promoting fair trade crafts and goods with Latin America. We’ve worked with our hat makers in Ecuador for many years and ensure that we pay fair wages (set by our partners), provide good working conditions and look to provide a sustainable future for our workers.