This item is on sale!
- 20% off - Winter Sale: -20%
This weave is similar in appearance to a Montecristi weave. Double-woven Cuenca hats are also available in a single-woven version, often called Brisa. In the open market, these hats are sometimes referred to as “Montecristi hats,” but that is not technically correct. They are made in Cuenca, Ecuador, so they are genuine Panama hats, but they are not genuine Montecristi Panama hats because they were not woven in the city of Montecristi.
This is the Cuenca version of the genuine Panama hat. The weave is a bit more open, and if you hold it to the sunlight, you will notice it is less tight than a Montecristi weave. To many people, the look is very similar, and even the color can be close. Cuenca hats offer an excellent value, giving you the classic Panama hat look at a more affordable price.
This is a genuine Panama hat from Cuenca, Ecuador.
SEE Montecristi vs. Cuenca hats
This hat comes standard with a fabric sweatband.
SEE Fabric Sweat Bands
You may also wish to add:
SEE more add-ons like stiffener, roll-up options, liners, long oval blocking, curled brims, and expedited service
This Panama hat is blocked in a long oval, which is often a better fit for customers who need a little more room front to back. If you prefer, this model can also be requested in other oval shapes, including standard oval or X-long oval, depending on your fit needs.
ADD Long Oval Blocking (Special Request)
Crown: Front 3.6"/9cm, Back 3.8"/9.5cm
This Panama hat is the classic fedora style, also known as a center dent crown because of the dent that runs down the center of the crown. It is one of the most timeless and recognizable hat shapes, offering a balanced look that works well for both dress and casual wear.
The classic fedora is blocked on a semi long oval hat block rather than a perfectly round one to fit the average person better.
Prefer a taller crown? We also offer these special-request crown height options:
ADD 1CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)
ADD 2CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)
Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly and upward in the back just a little.
Standard Brim Size: A great all-around brim size that works well for most customers. It offers a nice balance of sun protection, comfort, and classic Panama hat style.
SEE Montecristi Vs Cuenca hats
Semi-Calado - Vented Hats
SEE Fabric Sweat Bands
SEE more Addons like - Stiffener - Rollups - liners - curled brims - expedited service
Each Panama hat comes with one hat band of your choice, but you may want to include a few extra hat bands- a quick way to change the personality of your Panama hat!
Each and every Panama hat we sell is handmade right here in Ecuador, so no two hats are exactly alike.
DID YOU KNOW? You can custom design a hat exactly to your specifications! Click Here
1. Print our measuring tape to ensure an accurate measurement.
2. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your head being sure the tape falls above your ears and the ridge of your eyebrows.
3. Using your measurements, you can view our current stock of all Panama hats for your size.
Send us your question about this Cuenca Grade 6 Classic Fedora hat, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
You can also give us a call, toll-free at 1 800-876-6956
