Handmade Montecristi Sub Fino Plantation Panama Hat

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This is a Genuine Montecristi Panama hat. Montecristi hats are prized for their exceptionally fine weave, refined appearance, lightweight feel, and the tradition of craftsmanship behind them. They represent the highest expression of the authentic Panama hat and are the preferred choice for customers who want elegance, heritage, and lasting quality.
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This hat can also be customized with special options.
SEE our Semi-Calado - Vented hats

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. This is the same style of band we have used for over 25 years because it is comfortable, durable, and helps protect the hat over years of wear.
SEE how we cut and make our leather sweatbands

We also offer a range of useful add-ons including stiffener, roll-up preparation, liners, long oval blocking, curled brims, and expedited service.
SEE more add-ons like stiffener, roll-ups, liners, long oval blocking, curled brims, and expedited service

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.

The Classic Plantation Panama hat is known for its larger brim and excellent sun protection. It uses the same block as Fedora #1, but the main difference is the brim. 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 front of the crown is 4.1" - 4.3", and the back of the crown is lower than the front, measuring between 3.3" - 3.5", giving it a sloping appearance from the side profile. The height on the side is 4.1" - 4.5".

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)

This Classic Plantation Panama hat is blocked on a semi oval hat block rather than a perfectly round one for a better fit.

Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly and upward in the back just a little.

Stingy Brim: The smallest brim we can make and still be called a brim. There is almost no shade protection here - this style is all about appearance. Some people simply look great in a short brim, and this is a very distinctive look because of its especially small size.

There is a small extra charge already reflected in the price because making this stingy short brim requires additional hand work. The hat bodies are normally turned in from the weavers with a standard brim size of about 2.75". To create this smaller brim, we must begin with a larger unfinished hat body that can still be unwoven. We then carefully unweave about half an inch to one inch of the brim and weave the straw back into itself to close the outer edge. This requires additional skilled work by two expert weavers before we can even begin the final blocking and shaping of the hat.

Semi-Calado - Vented Hats

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.

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 Montecristi Sub Fino Plantation 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