Class Acts Exclusive Lady Taurus Straw Hat Ribbon Gold

A timeless fashionable and utilitarian wardrobe staple, a straw hat is made of tightly interwoven synthetic or natural straw materials and is brimmed for sun protection. Straw hats can be worn by both men and women and come in a variety of styles. Straw hats have been worn in Asia and Europe since the Middle Ages and have never ceased to provide sun protection and style. They are extremely popular because straw material is very lightweight and the fact that the hats are woven means there are small openings, which allow for ventilation and cooling during even the hottest of summers.Depending on the tightness of the weave and the size of the holes that inevitably allow some sun rays to shine through, a straw hat can be excellent at providing sun protection or very poor. In general, when shopping for a straw sun hat, it's best to hold it up to the sun to see how much light can come through. Sun protective straw hats also are usually rated with a UPF factor (Ultraviolet Protection Factor). For maximum protection, we recommend sticking to hats with a UPF 50 factor.