Your Panama hat is a genuine and delicate product 100% handmade in Ecuador by local craftsmen along the Pacific coast.
Made of natural fibers and materials, each hat might have slight imperfections in shape and color, underlining its originality.
Ecua-Andino guarantees quality control in every piece, promising the best selection of its products.
In order to make your Panama hat last longer try to avoid crushing, bending or rolling it. Also, to keep your hat for the next decades, try not to hold it from the top but from the wing, and avoid wearing it under the rain; both could damage the original shape of the hat.
Please contact us at the following email if you have any additional questions: info@ecua-andino.com

Your Panama hat is very flexible and can be folded or rolled up for traveling, but it should not be stored in a folded or rolled position.
The hat should not be pressed by heavy objects in any way and not be folded too much like paper. To remove small wrinkles or to reshape your Panama hat, place a damp cloth on the hat and iron using low to moderate heat and form it with your hands.
However, if you prefer your hat’s original and perfect shape it is best to avoid folding or rolling it.

The “Toquilla” straw that your hat is made from will maintain its natural flexibility as long as it does not dry up, as this will make the hat brittle. Store your hat in a room with relatively high humidity, such as a bathroom or cellar, or spray your hat with a fine mist of water every 3 to 4 months.
It is not recommended to wear your Panama hat during rainy conditions, as it will lose its shape. To clean your hat of soiled spots use a soft cloth and mild soap.

This is the way you should fold and roll your Panama Hat: