The Panama is a straw hat known and loved around the world. We chose to bring this iconic piece into our collection to create the perfect Panama: elegant, timeless, and essential. Handwoven in Ecuador from toquilla straw, sourced from a local palm species, the Panama is a true artisan masterpiece. Originally designed to protect from the sun, the Panama evolved into a fashion statement, one that still offers excellent protection. The Lastelier Panama is certified with a UPF 30 sun protection rating, blocking over 96% of UV rays.This women’s Panama hat also includes all of Lastelier’s patented interior features a black inner lining to prevent makeup or skincare stains, a comfortable, lightly tensioned elastic band to keep the hat secure and finally, a patented interior pocket, perfect for storing a credit card, hotel key, or cash Made in Toquilla straw, UPF30 protection, patented interior pocket. Real Panama made in Ecuador and assembled in Italy