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The Complete Panama Hat History
What country makes Panama hats? Where do Panama hats come from? We’ve noticed a lot of misinformation floating around the internet about the origin of Panama hats, and as a central authority in Panama hats, we feel it’s our job at Ultrafino to give you the official Panama hat history
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How to Store Your Hats At Home
A beautiful and well-made hat is a style investment that you can enjoy for many years. However, if the hat is stored incorrectly this can cause damage and make your hat look worse for wear before its time. If you have treated yourself to a high quality Ecuadorian woven Panama hat, don’t cheapen its appearance by storing it incorrectly. This article will offer some valuable tips for storing your hat at home.
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Caring For Your Panama Hat
Panama hats are special due to their construction and the materials involved. Your Panama hat was woven together with straw, and if it’s a genuine Panama hat, it was made from toquilla straw using the traditional Ecuadorian weaving process. This process takes a lot of time and precision, making your Panama hat cost more than its disingenuous counterpart. Needless to say, each Panama hat is a unique work of art which means you need to take care of it properly in order to maintain it.