B2B French Pith Helmet

Due to the handmade nature of the Pith Helmets, please be advised that there may be some minor imperfections in the construction of the hat. These imperfections should not hinder the look or the wear of the helmet.

Price Per Hat: $18.00

This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam.

A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats.

The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield.

These helmets are made in Vietnam using the technigues inherited by the former French occupiers.

The pith helmets can be immersed in water, whereby the wearer stays cool during use on hot summer days. Please submerge the outside of the helmet carefully, without allowing water to spill into the interior of the helmet.

Approx. 4 1/2" crown
Approx. 2 3/4" front and back brim
Approx. 2 1/2" side brims

Made of: Pith or Cork of certain trees in Vietnam, covered in cotton twill.

Color: Khaki

Size: Adjustable(velcro strap). Fits up to size 7 3/8" comfortably.

[I FIELD TESTED THIS HAT IN THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT. AFTER ARRIVING AT A DESERT OASIS, I DUNKED THE HAT FULLY INTO THE WATER. THE PITH MATERIAL RETAINED THE WATER FOR A TIME WHILE I HIKED BACK TO THE TRAIL HEAD. THE COOLING EVAPORATION OF THE WATER ON THE HAT WAS DELIGHTFUL. WHEN DRY, THE HAT RETAINED ITS STIFFNESS AND SHAPE.]
 

These pith helmets come 12 to a carton.

A B2B puchase requires that this hat be bought in increments of 12 units.

The price per helmet is $18.00 each (We retail this hat for $34.00. See our Pith Helmets section for purchasing of single hats.)

12 helmets at $18.00 per helmet equals $216.00. Entering 1 (one) at the shopping cart means that you are purchasing one carton of 12 helmets and paying $216.00. )

The regular ground shipping service for all Business to Business items includes a handling charge which will be automatically reflected on your billing statement.

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**Please note** If you select an expedited shipping option without contacting us prior to submitting your order, there will be delays in it's fulfillment. We must calculate the correct shipping costs. The cost which appears in the shopping cart will be incorrect.