Trucker Hats

Hats cover a wide range of aesthetic styles and among them, the straw hats have a very distinct place. Hats were once perceived as a sign of distinction and they were setting the social classes apart. Hats are still promoting the idea of elegance nowadays. They have become timeless accessories that passed the test of time. Hats still fit the men’s wardrobe and modern style nowadays. They are universal and versatile.

Straw hats can be a great accessory for the beach, as well as for any outdoors activities. They offer an attractive style combined with useful sun protection. A straw hat can be a unisex choice, matching men as well as women. From the floppy hats for women to the cowboy hats for men, there are many style choices available for both sexes. When choosing a straw hat is important to match it well with the shape of the face.

Materials used

Straw hats come in a wide variety of materials, either natural or synthetic. Here is a quick overview of the different hats and the types of material used.

• Panama hats are usually made of toquilla fiber woven in Peru, Ecuador, or Colombia.
• Hanoki is a straw hat made of a Chinese woven wood fiber.
• Hemp is used in the Filipino hats.
• Peanit is a material obtained from Pandan tree leaves.
• Leghorn is a lightweight hat made of woven wheat fiber.
• Madagascar hats are made of split Madagascar palm leaves.

Different styles

A Panama hat is traditional in Ecuador and Panama. Panama hats are featuring a center crease and they come in light colors. This style is associated with the beach and can be best complemented by aviator sunglasses.

Straw fedora hats are most commonly worn by men and they are typically pinched on both sides in the front and they are creased lengthwise down to crown. The usual crown height of a straw fedora hat is 11.4 centimeters or 4.5 inches. Circular sunglasses match well a straw fedora hat.

A straw fedora hat can be worn on any season but is especially appropriate for the spring, summer and the fall season. Women can wear fedora straw hats as well. The current trend feature short brimmed fedoras with colored bands. The rest of the outfit usually matches the color of the band.

More styles

Straw cowboy hats are featuring shapeable brims, cattleman crowns, and sweatbands. The crown of a cowboy hat has a dipped center crease that is distinctive for this style. They were traditionally worn by cowboys for ranching and rodeo. Western straw hats are well complemented by Wrangler jeans and cowboy boots.

There are more styles of cowboy hats. The pinchfront crease hats are popular among the country music stars. The vintage style sloped hats feature the cattleman crown that slopes down in the front. The square crown hats are flat in the front of the crown. The gambler hats have a shorter brim and a round crown. They remind of the cowboys playing cards in the Old West saloons.

The cool trucker hats are a type of baseball cap and they are typically worn by truck drivers and farmers. The design is similar to that of a baseball cap but only the front section above the bill is foam and the rest is made of a plastic mesh.

Choosing the right hat

Whatever style and type of hat you prefer, you should always make sure to choose the right one for you. At some instances you may have to consider several factors such as the size of the hat, your head’s shape, color, type of material used and level of comfort.