Day 8: Extra 25% off Select Straw & Braid styles

Yes. Straw is light and breathable, and some styles add extra airflow, such as the Wilshire, whose rounded teardrop crown has a vented pattern for circulation. Choose the lightest weave if heat is your main concern.

LiteStraw® is a Bailey treatment applied to straw. The Hesmond, a sisal style fedora, uses it to be durable and water repellent. It helps a straw hat shrug off a light shower.

A wider brim shades more of your face and neck, while a short brim feels lighter and more casual. The Billy has a short 1 5/8 inch brim, and the Hesmond has a medium brim that covers more.

The Hesmond is a sisal straw fedora with a LiteStraw® finish, which makes it durable and water repellent. It has a medium brim that covers more of the face than the short brim on the Billy.

Straw is breathable, so it usually feels cooler than felt, and vented styles like the Wilshire add airflow. A moisture wicking or unlined build helps in humid weather, so check the product details.