San Francisco Hat Co. Panama Hat - Made in USA - Light Blue - S/M

This is a Panama hat (straw hat) from SAN FRANCISCO HAT, made in the USA. The Panama (toquilla palm) from Ecuador is durable and resistant to folding and pulling, and is said to last for 10 years with proper care. Being a natural material, it is well-ventilated and refreshing, making it ideal for summer. It has been used about twice. Color: Light Blue Size: L/X (approx. 56cm - approx. 58cm) Brim Length: 4cm Material: 100% Natural Straw (Panama) Country of Origin: MADE IN USA Retail Price: Around 16,000 yen Original box not included. The San Francisco Hat Company's history began in 1980 when Stefan Schinzinger, an industrial designer, encountered a FINO Panama hat, representing the highest quality, in the outskirts of Montecristi, a Panama hat producing region in the hills of Ecuador. Stefan was completely captivated by the light, soft, and highest quality FINO Panama hat, which perfectly shielded him from the sun in the equatorial city. At that time, Panama hats sold in the United States were mass-produced and stiffened with a resin called shellac, making them fragile and uncomfortable. So, Stefan founded the San Francisco Hat Company and began importing genuine Panama hats from Ecuador that were soft, breathable, comfortable, and light to California. Thank you for your consideration.