We are so proud of the significant social impact our fair-trade hat collection has had on our artisan partners. During a particularly devastating time for the region, with pandemic restrictions depleting tourism revenue, the income from this hat collection has become essential for the well-being of many.
We are dedicated to sustaining the support for these women and their families through creative collaboration highlighting a unique skillset that encourages happiness for both the artisans and you!
The Irma Palm Hat features a cotton woven band with colorful double stripes. We loved this band so much that we added a coordinating Irma Tote. Each one is handmade from palm fronds of the banks of the Chixoy River by our Guatemala female artisans.
This hat collection is both sustainable and a fair trade partnership. With every hat purchase you make, we are able to continue sending orders to our talented partners giving them the means to support their families.
Details:
- Permanent woven band attached to crown of hat
- Hat Brim measures 3 3/4" wide
- Crown of hat measures 4 1/2" tall
- Rated UPF 50+, the highest possible UV protection
Add our raffia hat holder to clip to your hat to your handbag or suitcase for easy travel days!
Irma Palm Hat
$149.00
Your purchase generates regular income for more than 100 women in this Guatemalan community.
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“Before working with sunshine tienda my income was very little and I was only paid every two months.
With this job, I am now paid every two weeks and I earn five times what I used to earn.”
”– Lidia
Gently flip your hat onto the crown, then tuck clothes around and in the crown of your hat, ensuring a cozy and secure spot.
Yes, it's meant to be worn when you're at the pool and beach! We do not recommend submerging your hat in the water but it’s fine if you're splashing around. Our palm hats are formed with water, so if it does get soaked, not to worry!... Simply re-shape with your hands and let dry in the sun.
If you’re in between sizes, we recommend sizing up and adding hat sizing tape. It’s an adhesive foam tape that fits right under your hat’s inner lining. Add and take away as much as you need for the best fit. The more you use, the more snug the fit.
Store your hat on a flat surface so that the brim can flatten if needed.
If hat tape doesn’t help and it’s just not a fit for you, no problem! We're happy to accept the return. Just complete our return form and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day with a return label. You'll receive a refund or exchange but please make sure the hat is not worn and is shipped back to us in its original packaging. This is excluding FINAL SALE hats.
These hats are effective as protection against solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) as it has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) greater than 55. A material with a rating of UPF 50+ reduces the amount of solar UVR by more than a factor of 55 (or >99% of both UVA and UVB radiation). A UPF rating of 50+ meets the EXCELLENT UV protection rating. The UPF rating is for the measurable areas of the hat only and does not address the design of the product. That is to say a hat can only protect skin that is covered by the material.