Very, very satisfied with my purchase. At first I was wondering if I should get the big head version since my large hat size head borders on the verge of the... more...
FRENCH PITH HELMET
May 28, 2009
E.SOSA
MIAMI FL US
GREAT HAT...HAPPY WITH PURCHASE.
WILL BUY FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN & AGAIN.
THANKS SO MUCH!!! more...
Perfect!
May 27, 2009
Tracey
Austin Te US
The hat was constructed very well and fit my 7 1/8 head perfectly. more...
French Pith Helmet
Nov 13, 2008
Bob
Ne US
Purchased as a gift for a friend who is confined to a wheel chair. Hope it will enable him to stay cool - both aesthetically and functionally. Was well... more...
One Good Looking Hat
Nov 1, 2008
Peaches O'Reilly
San Pablo CA US
I got this hat for sun and for personal adornment. My sister has some old ones that I admire. I hadn't the time or money to get one of those, so was... more...
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 techniques inherited by the former French occupiers.
Front and back brim measure 2 3/4", and both sides measure 2 1/2".
The crown is 4 1/2 inches high.
Color: Khaki and White.
Size: Adjustable by way of a Velcro-like ending to the interior cotton sweatband. The standard helmet fits comfortably up to 7 1/4. If a 7 3/8 or above, we suggest the Big Head version of this helmet.
[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.]
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.
