Panama Hat Retail Stores

Handwoven toquilla straw hats from Ecuador, in every grade

Panama hats are woven in Ecuador from toquilla straw - the name comes from their shipment through Panama - and the stores listed here cover the full range. Specialists include The Panama Hat Company of the Pacific, making hand-woven, hand-blocked Montecristi Panama hats; Planete Panama, established in Quito, Ecuador since 1993, distributing handcrafted hats from Montecristi and Cuenca worldwide; The Panama Hat Co., shipping worldwide; and San Francisco Hat Company, known for fine handwoven panamas made in its California studio. They sit alongside Bates Hats of Jermyn Street, London, custom maker Hats by Katie, David Morgan in Bothell, Washington with Akubra and Filson hats, Miller Hats, and Quality Hats.

Handwoven Panama hats in natural toquilla straw with black bands arranged in a bright hat shop

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  Bates Hats : London based makers of stylish hats and caps.  Edward Bates Ltd have supplied stylish hats and caps to discerning gentlemen from their enchanting Jermyn Street shop in London since the turn of the century. Today it is still a family business offering a personal and friendly service to customers from throughout the world.


  Hats by Katie : Stylish, quality custom made hats.  Katie started making hats as a side line, having had a difficult time finding hats that were attractive and fit well. As Katie's carriage driving career developed, so did the variety of hats Katie made for family and friends. Eventually, this hobby blossomed into a full time occupation: thus, HATS by KATIE came into existence. Known for hats of style and quality that are worn around the world, Katie's custom hats are her pride and joy. " I enjoy working with a customer - one on one - to create a wonderful hat that will compliment their outfit."


  Hats from David Morgan : Selection of hats from Akubra, B.C. and Ultimate.    Their retail store, office and warehouse facilities are located in Bothell, Washington, in the greater Seattle area.   David Morgan is pleased to offer a wide range of quality hats including Akubra fur felt hats from Australia, Ultimate hats and Filson hats and caps. These hats, which have in common their high quality and excellent value, are available online, through their print catalog, and in their retail store. Akubra Hats Akubra Hats have been Australia's quality hats since the early 1900's, ever since Arthur P. Stewart set up to make a hat to meet the needs of this bustling new colony. Australians in the earlier days, much like the Americans of the West, needed better hats than the usual, and, like the Americans, they had to make them for themselves. Akubra hats stood the test of life on the cattle stations and droving routes. Akubra hats still stand the test, not only in Australia, but throughout the world.  They have been bringing Akubra hats to the United States since 1965.


  Miller Hats : Wide selection of fedoras, western, outback, fur, leather, caps, and berets.  Miller Hats is one of the World's largest online Men's Hat Store, and also offers a tasteful variety of Women's and Children's Hats. They have been in the hat business for over 30 years, are family owned and operated, and committed to providing their customers with quality hats and unsurpassed service. Miller Hats sells only those hats that meet their superior standards; and will therefore provide you, the customer, with years of wearing pleasure. They stock an abundant selection of all your favorite Hat Brands; including Borsalino Hats and Caps, Stetson Hats, Dobbs Hats, Indiana Jones Hats, Kangol Caps and Berets, Charlie 1 Horse and Resistol Cowboy Hats, and Biltmore Hats. Miller Online Hat Store has every imaginable Hat Style and fabric, whether you are shopping for Felt Hats, Straw Hats, Wool or Summer fabric Hats. They offer Dress Hats, Fedoras, Indiana Jones Hats, Safari Outback Hats, Western and Cowboy Hats, Military and Cavalry Hats and Caps, Fur and Leather Hats, Derby and Top Hats, Golf Hats, Panama Hats, Sports Casual Hats, and Ski Hats. Miller Hats offers an extensive selection of Western Hats, whether your first choice is an Open Road, Gambler or Outback Western Hat.


  The Panama Hat Co. : Panama hats shipped worldwide.


  The Panama Hat Company of the Pacific : Hand-woven, hand-blocked Montecristi Panama hats.  "My particular specialty, and passion, is the legendary Montecristi Panama hat. On this site, you can shop for a fine Panama hat, see how Panama hats are made, find out how to measure your hat size, discover why one Panama hat costs more than another, and much more."


  Planete Panama : A selection of handcrafted Panama hats made from toquilla straws.  Their panama Hat company, established in Quito - Ecuador - since 1993 distributes in the World, many models of Panama Hats from Montecristi and Cuenca. Indifferently of year's fluctuation, they offers every time the more regular and beautiful work of hand-woven hats.


  Quality Hats : Cowboy, dress and panama hats.


  San Francisco Hat Company : In their California studio factory they thoughtfully design and carefully craft the hats they want to wear. Well known for their styling of fine handwoven panama hats, they bring the same attention to crushable raffia, felt, fleece, and fedoras, to Gore-Tex
rain hats, sun hats, fun hats, serious hats, hats for garden and garden party, fishing hats, golf hats, cowboy hats, hats for boating, beach, spa, for birding, rafting, camping, and travel, hats to have adventures in, your next favorite hat. Panama and raffia straw, fur and wool felt, cloth, and Gore-Tex rain hats.

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Montecristi, Cuenca and the Question of Grade

Every Panama hat is a weave before it is a shape. Montecristi hats carry the finest, tightest weave and the highest prices; Cuenca hats are woven a grade looser, blocked more firmly, and make excellent everyday summer hats at a fraction of the cost. Within each origin, grade is judged by rows of weave per inch and by evenness - no thick or discolored straws breaking the surface. Planete Panama's range, drawn from both Montecristi and Cuenca, shows the two side by side. A hat that will be worn daily often serves its owner better in a good Cuenca grade than in a delicate superfine Montecristi saved for best.

Blocking, Bands and Everyday Care

After weaving, the hat body is blocked into its shape - fedora pinch, wide sun brim or classic optimo ridge - and finished with a sweatband and an outer ribbon, traditionally black grosgrain. Handle a Panama by the brim, keep it dry, and wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth rather than soaking it. Store it supported so the brim does not warp. The Panama Hat Company of the Pacific treats measuring, grading and making as part of the purchase itself, which is the right model: with a handwoven hat, advice on size and grade is worth as much as the straw.

Common Questions

Where are Panama hats actually made?

In Ecuador, handwoven from toquilla straw. Planete Panama, established in Quito since 1993, distributes hats from Montecristi and Cuenca around the world.

Which store specializes in Montecristi Panama hats?

The Panama Hat Company of the Pacific, whose specialty and passion is the hand-woven, hand-blocked Montecristi Panama hat.

Which of these stores also makes custom hats?

Hats by Katie makes stylish, quality custom made hats one-to-one with customers, and San Francisco Hat Company crafts its handwoven panamas in its California studio factory.

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