Bailey Hats Litestraw® | Hanson

The Hanson Is A Classic Ultra Flattering Fedora Crafted From Litestraw.It Features A Medium Size Brim For Sun Protection For Years To Come, Along With A Classic Teardrop Crown.The Hat Is Finished With A Seasonal Array Of Band Colors So You Can Find The Perfect One That Matches Your Style.The Hanson Is Hand-Crafted In The Usa With Globally Sourced Materials.

A Shantung ‘Straw’ Hat Is Made From High Performance Paper Rolled Into A Fine Yarn And Then Woven, A Process Perfected By The Japanese In 610 A.D. This Lighter Yet Very Strong “Washi” Paper Offered A Perfect Panama Alternative And Was Dubbed The “Shantung Panama.”Our Finely Woven Shantungs Are Glazed With Our Proprietary Litestraw® Finish To Provide A Supple Feel, Water Repellency And Enhanced Shape Retention.