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The Montecristi semi-calado has vent holes woven in and an open weave crown. It is a Montecristi hat woven in Montecristi Ecuador but with vent holes woven into the otherwise airtight weave pattern. This elegant and mostly unique weave design permits a much greater airflow through the top of the crown. This style keeps your head the coolest of all panama hats due to the extra airflow. It's built for extreme weather conditions!
Since there are so many different types of patterns of the vent holes woven into the crown, this is generally only available in our stock items on an individual basis as stock is available. So if you see one you like, you better grab it up ASAP!
This is a Genuine Montecristi Panama hat. Montecristi hats are prized for their finer weave, lighter feel, elegant appearance, and the long tradition of craftsmanship behind them. If you want the classic luxury Panama hat - handmade in Ecuador and built with lasting quality in mind - Montecristi is the standard by which all others are judged.
This Montecristi Sub Fino grade is a good choice for customers who want a genuine Montecristi Panama hat at the most accessible entry point in the Montecristi line. The weave is still of very good quality, but it is not as tight or refined as the higher grades. This makes it an attractive option for customers who want the authenticity and character of a true Montecristi hat while keeping the price more approachable.
WPI means weaves per inch. This Montecristi Sub Fino grade generally falls in a WPI range of about 80 - 150, with an average around 120 WPI. Please note that there is more to grading a hat than just counting weaves, but WPI is one of the important factors we consider on every hat. Each hat falls within a range rather than one exact number.
Every Montecristi Panama hat we make comes standard with a high-grade leather interior sweatband. We typically use pull-up leather or oil-tan leather made locally in Ecuador. We have used this same style of band for over 25 years because it is comfortable on the head, durable in use, and excellent for helping protect the hat over time.
SEE how we cut and make our leather sweatbandsSEE Montecristi vs. Cuenca hats
This Havana Panama hat is one of our most popular models. It features the classic C crown style, also known as a Fedora C crown or teardrop crown - a timeless shape that looks good on a wide range of face shapes and has remained a customer favorite for years. This hat is blocked in a standard oval, which fits most head shapes well. If you know you need a longer front-to-back fit, we also offer a Long Oval blocking option for added comfort and a better fit.
ADD Long Oval Blocking (Special Request)
The standard crown height of this Havana model is 3.9" - 4.1", measured from the brim to the top point of the crown in the front of the hat. The back of the crown is slightly lower than the front, giving this hat a more level appearance from the side profile. The back measures between 3.7" - 3.9", and the side of the hat measures 4.3" - 4.4".
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.
Stingy Brim: Almost the smallest brim we can make and still be called a brim. The snap brim in front causes the brim to tip downward slightly, while the back turns up just a little. This model offers very little sun protection and is primarily about style. Some people simply look great in a short brim. It is a very distinctive look because of its especially small brim size.
SEE Montecristi Vs Cuenca hats
Semi-Calado - Vented Hats
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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.
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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.
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