This is the crownless hat that is handwoven in Ecuador from bleached leaves of carludovica palmata, or Toquilla palm, the traditional plant fiber used to make Panama hats since they were first discovered by North Americans in the early 1900s during construction of the Panama Canal. Its wide brim provides 360° of sun protection for your face and neck with a UPF rating of 50+ and is made using traditional Ecuadorian construction methods, resulting in an easy-to-pack visor that only weighs two ounces. Long hair may be worn through the hand-sewn cotton lycra band to keep the neck cool. 15" L x 14" W. (2 oz.)