- 100% Straw
- Finely woven shantung glazed with our proprietary litestraw finish
- Water repellent and enhanced shape retention hand pinched crown fedora is unglazed and comes with a Japanese grosgrain band
- Hats/Gloves/Scarves
- Hats
A Shantung ‘straw’ hat is made from high performance paper rolled into a fine yarn and then woven, a process perfected by the Japanese in 610 A.D. This lighter yet very strong offered a perfect panama alternative and was dubbed the Shantung Panama.Bailey’s finely woven Shantungs are glazed with Bailey’s proprietary LiteStraw finish to provide a supple feel, water repellency and enhanced shape retention. This hand pinched crown fedora is unglazed and comes with a Japanese grograin band. Made in the U.S.A. with globally sourced components.