$188.00
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Available in Natural (Warm Cream), Khaki and Dark Khaki.
There’s a certain comfort in a favorite hat, much like an old friend who continues to show up season after season. A good hat provides shade in the summer and warmth in the winter.
The No. 2 Lynnville Panama Hat features brass eyelets and an inside “stash” band for concealing a little “traveling” money as well as a space to sign your name. This ensures you won’t go home with the wrong hat. The hat bodies are handwoven in Ecuador from the fibers of the Toquilla Palm, while the hat models are formed and made in the USA. It has a 3″ brim and an American Steerhide leather band.
The hat body is treated with a special Teflon® coating that makes it oil and water repellent. The “Uncrushable” insert inside the hat protects against cracking from normal wear and tear.
Hat size is based on the circumference of the head where the hat brim sits. If you measure between sizes, we suggest ordering the larger size hat.
Leather hat band: Full-grain American Steerhide, expertly vegetable-tanned and finished in rich custom colors. Handcrafted exclusively for Colonel Littleton by a small local tannery. Made in the Col. Littleton Workshop.
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WHAT IS A GENUINE PANAMA HAT
“If you’re in the market for a Panama Hat, you want to be sure you get the real thing. So, what makes a Panama Hat genuine? Authentic Panama Hats are handwoven from the fibers of the Toquilla Palm, which is native to the tropical coastal area of Ecuador. The hat ‘bodies’ are meticulously handwoven by skilled local artisans in Ecuador who are following a family tradition of weaving that has been passed down through generations. If a hat is made from anything other than toquilla palm, it is not a genuine Panama. I think it fits well into our product mix, because all genuine Panama Hats are one-of-a-kind, like many of our products. Each hat is its own work of art by one highly-skilled artisan, and even that artisan could never make that same hat again. I’m a fan of uniqueness and individual craftsmanship, so that appeals to me.”
-Colonel
FYI: Genuine Panama Hats are made in Ecuador, not Panama. The name “Panama Hat” evolved from the popularity of the hat among workers during the construction of the Panama Canal.
THE PROPER WAY TO PUT ON AND REMOVE YOUR HAT: Even though it may seem natural, putting on or removing your hat by “pinching” it at the crown is a very bad idea. Not only will the oils from your skin stain your hat, but this repeated action over time will break down the fibers and seriously damage your hat. The proper way to put on and remove your hat is by the brim. Take the Colonel’s advice, and your hat will be your best friend for a very long time.
*Orders received by 1PM CST will ship the same business day. This includes orders requesting personalized engraving or embossing. ‘Business days’ are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, excluding holidays.
All orders of $1,000 or more will be shipped Signature Required.
We will email your tracking number when your package leaves our facility. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your order at customerservice@colonellittleton.com
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We are committed to producing quality, handcrafted products that showcase our time-honored standards of excellence and deep respect for the Americana tradition. Col. Littleton products go through rigorous testing and numerous quality inspections before being shipped to our customers. Should you receive a Col. Littleton product that is defective in materials or workmanship, you can count on us to make it right. Our guarantee is limited to the cost of the product itself. It also does not cover normal wear and tear. We feel if you just plain “wore it out,” you got your money’s worth. Also, we cannot be responsible for an item which has suffered through alteration, damage due to improper cleaning, improper use, mishandling or accident. If we made a mistake in personalizing your product or if the product is defective in materials or workmanship, of course we’ll replace it. Otherwise, personalized products are not returnable.
Leather is a passion for me. There are more kinds of leather and leather processing out there than you can shake a stick at. You can mold leather into just about any shape or form. You can make every hide look just alike. You can dye it green, blue or even pink. You can apply a finish, coat it, spray it or make it look slick and shiny. That’s not what we’re about at Col. Littleton. To me the beauty is in the naturalness of the leather. People always comment to me about the special “feel” of our leather and how it becomes even more beautiful after it has some wear on it. It’s all about our leather process. When you buy Col. Littleton leather goods, you’re buying, for the most part, full-grain American vegetable-tanned steerhide that has received a minimum of alteration. We don’t apply a finish to hide character markings. The way I see it, every marking tells a story and covering them robs the piece of its life and character.
I see a real resurgence in the country today for products made in America. Our focus is to design and create products that speak to the time-honored traditions that have made this country great such as handmade craftsmanship, authentic rich leathers and quality workmanship. There’s a nostalgic feel about the products we make . . . most of them could have been made 100 years ago and many are made using turn-of-the-20th-century methodology and machinery. Our products are true Americana; forged as our forefathers intended by people who care and take pride in making a beautiful product.
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Just purchased the No, 2 Lynnville Panama Hat in the natural color. Let me say delivery was extremely fast and opening the well packaged hat box it was like Christmas in July. With all of the information that was included as well as the cookie just made the occasion that much more enjoyable. I looked over the hat very carefully and it is of pure quality and many added features you do not find in other straw Panama hats. I ordered my normal hat size (Large, 7 3/8s to 7 1/2 inches) and it fit perfectly. Inside the box was a leather strap that fits under the hat band to make the hat fit tighter if needed. My only question is, I cannot understand why the hat has hat brim grommets? What purpose does it serve. I think this will be my go-to hat year around and may just go with another one in the khaki color. I guess all my other straw hats will be going up on eBay as don’t need them anymore Ha!!
I just received my new Panama Hat. What it is not: It is not a $40,000 Mil Fino at 3000 weaves per inch. What it is: It appears to be an excellent, well-made hat for someone who wants to wear a summer-weight hat regularly without worrying about the inevitable wear and tear a straw hat will experience. The hat has several innovative features, like the cash pocket and the reinforcement at the front of the crown (helps to protect the hat when you forget to remove it by the brim and instead pinch the crown). The Colonel claims to have coated these hats with a Teflon water resistance coating. As I travel to the Caribbean in a few weeks, I’m sure I’ll put this to the test.
Thanks for the thoughtful review! We’re glad you’re enjoying the hat’s design and features, it’s made for exactly that kind of everyday adventure. Safe travels to the Caribbean!
I look so great in hats but have never actually owned one that I could wear comfortably after the initial try-on moment. They were either too tight or too hot or lost their shape right away if they happened to actually fit to begin with. So frustrating. This hat has been absolutely perfect! It was a gift from a friend <3
Lookin’ great Penny! We’re so glad you’ve finally found a hat that fits the bill! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to leave your stellar review.