They say the Fino ranges from 150 - 250 with an average of 200. Do you think I am nearer 150 WPI? I did get the hat in the sale, so only paid $150 but I was hoping the weave would be around the 200 WPI they advertised.
Hi,
Just bought a new Panama from Panama Hats Direct. The grading was Fino, which means it should have an average WPI of 200. I have not yet received the hat but attached are some photos from PHD.
I was a bit surprised by how thick the weave is and I am now worrying that the grading is well...
Thanks for everyone’s reply. Panama hats direct do offer a roll up upgrade to their hats. I think they remove the lining and pinch protectors. They also seem to make the band smaller and add a central ridge.
Seems like the view is that I should stay away from this upgrade?
The challenge I have...
Hi,
Just purchased a $175 montecristi fedora from Panamahatsdirect, for travelling.
I am looking for advice on making it rollable or not.
My last Tumi Panama was rollable and I have a travel tube but I am forever straightening the brim and after 3 years the crown now has a hole in it. Just...
Can anyone suggest a good place to buy a cheap Panama hat from the Uk. I like the white bleached look and would like it to be foldable for travel.
I previously bought one from Tumia :
https://www.tumi.co.uk/collections/panama-hats/products/panama-hat
But after three years of light wear it has...
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