Fedora Packable is a classic fedora with a center dent crown that features a foldable breathable straw weave, a flexible medium brim, an absorbent sweatband, and a variety of hatbands made of grosgrain, leather, or rope. The brim contains a wire to hold its shape. This item is a genuine Panama Hat handwoven in Ecuador.
Material: 100% Toquilla Straw
Brim: 2 3/4"
Crown: 4 3/8" center dent
Hatband: 1" grosgrain with buckle, 5/8" leather or jute rope
Climate: Sun
Handwoven in Ecuador. Hand-finished in the US. Measurements are approximate, this is a handwoven product and actual measurement may slightly vary.
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Authentic QualityGenuinely handmade by master weavers in Ecuador! |
Excellent Sun ProtectionWith a UPF 50+ rating, these hats provide the perfect amount of shade during sunny weather! |
Elegant and StylishThe ideal accessory to add extra fashion into any of your outfits! |
Functional and fashionable, the perfect accessory to bring anywhere!
A durable quality hat that reflects elegance and class!
Providing great shade when you're out on a sunny beach day!
You'll hear lots of compliments and grab the attention of others while they witness you in your hat!
The Panama hat is a finely woven hat made out of toquilla palms on Ecuador’s Pacific coast. The finer the weave, the finer the hat. A hat that is considered to be of Ultrafino grade contains at least 600 weaves per square inch and takes about 6 months to make. When the company was started in 2003 the first hat ever sold was an Ultrafino grade Panama Hat. The name Ultrafino had a certain feeling of excitement, uniqueness, and quality. We wanted all of our products to radiate the same feeling of owning an Ultrafino grade hat. And so began Ultrafino Panama Hats.
Ultrafino means ultra-fine in Spanish and it has become the raw definition of the company. Everything we do is aligned to the name. We strive to provide ultra-fine service while providing ultra-fine quality hats.
However, we do this without putting social responsibility aside. Ultrafino purchases directly from the weavers, cutting out the middleman and allowing us to pay the weavers more to support their families. We strive to provide fair wages and conditions for those who make our hats, to treat them as the valuable part of the company that they are. We do not see them as workers, we see them as talented artisans. And we see us as promoters who help share their art with the rest of the world. It is one of Ultrafino’s goal to create a company where everyday purchases can have a positive impact on the world. Especially, to the Ecuadorian communities where the artisans live.
The Future
The core values of Ultrafino are trust, integrity, quality, and social responsibility. We believe it is important to know where your money is going and who is benefiting from your purchase. Our goal is to provide high-quality headwear while improving the lives of those who made the product.
Weaving is an art that is unfortunately dying. We at Ultrafino feel passionate about the conservation of this art. The introduction of automated machines and the push for lowering cost is what is destroying this art. By continuing to show demand for handwoven Panama Hats, Ultrafino gives incentives for the weavers to continue weaving and continue showing younger generations how to weave. Effectively, this is the main reason hand weaving is still around and why it will continue to be around.
Ultrafino was founded on the idea that every hat has a history, and if you listen closely it will tell you of the hands that carefully crafted it. We do not sell hats, we sell works of art with stories and rich history behind them
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers like the quality, appearance, fit and portability of the hat. For example, they mention it's a great fit, simple to adjust and that it feels like wearing nothing at all. That said, some appreciate the value. Opinions are mixed on foldability and shape.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hat. They mention that it possesses quality craftsmanship, is not flimsy, and has rich material. Some appreciate the blocking and hatband. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This is a very nice hat. After going on a cruise to the Panama Canal, the wife insisted on getting genuine Panama hats. Great fit, nice fabric." Read more
"...Craftmanship seems very good and in line with what I would expect in this price range...." Read more
"Very nice hat, but didn't fold easily and the crown rested on my pointy head. Returned." Read more
"...He says it's made very well (surprised him) and he told me he'd have no problem soaking this hat in running water, if needed, and then wearing it..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the hat. They mention it's very nice looking, great to dress up an outfit, and stylish.
"...A very good hat for beating the heat, and sharp looking to boot!" Read more
"...Well worth the money and it looks good - not dorkey. I did loosely pack it in my check-through luggage and it survived both legs of the trip...." Read more
"...when my wife gave me an Ultrafino Fedora for Christmas -- it was beautiful. The weave, the blocking, even the hatband were perfection!..." Read more
"Great looking hat and easy to shape with a steamer" Read more
Customers like the fit of the hat. They mention that the sizing guide was spot-on accurate, and the brim is a good size. The hat is light, elegant, and simple to adjust for 1/4" size adjustment. The weave appears to be excellent, and holds its shape.
"...Great fit, nice fabric." Read more
"...One feature I didn't expect is that the exterior hat band can be tightened to adjust the sizing slightly tighter...." Read more
"...He loves it.Here is his take on why the hat is great: #1: Fit; it's very comfortable and in the hot, hot sun of our US location, he's..." Read more
"...To start with the band was now wider and had a cheap looking plastic adjustable clip attached to it to adjust for size...." Read more
Customers find the comfort of the hat to be amazing. They say it feels like they are not wearing anything at all. They also appreciate the soft, pliable straw and the stiff brim for use in windy conditions. Overall, customers are happy with the fit and fabric of the product.
"...Great fit, nice fabric." Read more
"...Here is his take on why the hat is great: #1: Fit; it's very comfortable and in the hot, hot sun of our US location, he's not sweating up a storm as..." Read more
"...The hat is lightweight and comfortable to wear, and it fits well...." Read more
"...To its credit, the replacement hat was extremely comfortable, but at $239.00, a hat should look better than my $25.00 Costco special ... and frankly..." Read more
Customers find the hat really packable, easy to take on trips, and light weight. They also say it's perfect for traveling and walking about on a sunny day.
"...Much lighter than the Tilley, with far better ventilation. Moreover, the fit is excellent (my head is 23.5 inches and I have the sizeL/XL)...." Read more
"Perfect for traveling." Read more
"...But within a day it was as snappy as ever.The hat is lightweight and comfortable to wear, and it fits well...." Read more
"...i needed a hat for a trip to Europe. this item is totally packable, i folded it and put it in the luggage and the creases came out in a short period..." Read more
Customers like the value of the hat. They mention it's well worth the price and top rated.
"...This is advertised as a men's hat, but I bought it anyway. Well worth the money and it looks good - not dorkey...." Read more
"...I think for the money it is good value. I would purchase it again." Read more
"...It is a gorgeous hat, well-made and worth the price. I would recommend it to the gentleman who likes the finer things." Read more
"...The packaging it came in protected it wonderfully. Worth every penny; looks great, fits great, I plan to wear it every day during the summer as I..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the foldability of the hat. Some mention that it fits well, looks great, and folds easily for travel, while others say that it's too small, not foldable, and stiff. The instructions have nothing about folding, and the Hat does not entirely spring back from folding.
"Very nice hat, but didn't fold easily and the crown rested on my pointy head. Returned." Read more
"...When I told him it was for him, and showed him that it was foldable and packable. He went crazy with joy...." Read more
"...It is not fully collapsible, but it did fold lightly in half. It will vie with my Tilley hat for favorite in the future." Read more
"...The new hat's instructions have nothing about folding...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the shape of the hat. Some mention that it keeps its shape perfectly, and is easy to shape with a steamer. However, others say that it lacks shape and is stiff.
"...The hat returns to shape very well, although I did find that it helps to stretch and smooth the brim by hand, especially in the back...." Read more
"...If you fold it more than in half it will not hold it's shape...." Read more
"Great looking hat and easy to shape with a steamer" Read more
"...It also lacks shape, or the ability to shape the brim as desired. Thus, it is less tall and more flat than I anticipated...." Read more