
Rip Curl
Grosgrain Band Classic Panama Hat
This is a classic Panama hat from Rip Curl, made of light paper straw with a woven two-tone pattern. It features a center-dented crown, a wide flat brim, a narrow black grosgrain band, a metallic logo plaque, and an adjustable drawcord inner band for fit. Primarily used as a sun-protective headwear accessory for outdoor activities, offering breathable construction and a secure fit.
- Material
- Light paper straw
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, casual, resort
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic Panama hat made from light paper straw with a decorative grosgrain ribbon band and adjustable drawcord for a comfortable fit.
Light paper straw, adjustable drawcord inner band, metallic logo plaque, decorative grosgrain ribbon.
- Material
- Light paper straw
- Style
- classic, casual, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- light paper straw construction
- adjustable drawcord inner band for custom fit
- metallic logo plaque at front
- decorative grosgrain ribbon band
- classic Panama hat silhouette
- lightweight and breathable
- adjustable fit with drawcord
Product Insights
The Rip Curl Grosgrain Band Classic Panama Hat offers a lightweight, heat-venting paper straw weave with a hidden drawcord for fit adjustment concealed by a replaceable grosgrain band that combines classic formal aesthetics with a metallic surf brand plaque, but the hat lacks water resistance and certified UV protection, and its 100% paper straw construction is more vulnerable to rain damage than genuine toquilla palm.
Verified claims
- Drawcord system
- Hidden drawcord adjusts fit without removing the hat.
- Comfort
- Lightweight paper straw weave actively vents heat.
- Weather
- Not water-resistant and lacks certified UV protection.
- Fit
- Non-elastic paper straw provides consistent fit via adjustable drawcord.
- Durability
- Grosgrain band resists snags and keeps its shape flat without curling.
- Aesthetic
- Band is a classic formal hat ribbon with a matte, ribbed texture.
- Customization
- The band can be replaced by a milliner and is made in many colors.
- Concealment
- The grosgrain band hides the inner drawcord for a clean exterior.
- Material
- Build from 100% paper straw rather than genuine toquilla palm.
- Grosgrain band
- Grosgrain band with metallic Rip Curl plaque signals surf identity.
- Water resistance
- Paper straw crown is not water-resistant; rain will damage it.
Product record
- Title
- Grosgrain Band Classic Panama Hat
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Price
- 47 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A woven straw Panama-style hat with a center-dented crown, pinched front, wide flat brim, and a narrow black grosgrain band around the base of the crown. A small rectangular metal plaque is attached to the band on the right side of the crown.
- Crown shapeTapered crown with a center dent on top and a visible forward-facing pinch near the front; weave pattern follows crown contours.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high) - Brim geometryWide, mostly flat brim with a gently rounded outer edge forming a near-circular plane around the crown.
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x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Material and surface textureTightly woven straw-like material composed of alternating light and dark strands producing a textured grid pattern across crown and brim.
- Grosgrain bandNarrow solid black band encircling the base of the crown, sitting flush against the woven material.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Metal plaqueSmall rectangular metal plaque fastened to the right-front area of the grosgrain band above the brim.
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x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the brim; hat is centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundEven light gray backdrop filling the image with no visible texture or props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above produces a faint shadow directly under the brim and subtle highlights on the crown weave.
- Shot compositionHat is centered horizontally and positioned toward the lower half of the image, leaving a large empty area above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on hat surface and band; no visible motion blur or noise.
Colors
straw beige· woven straw (crown and brim)dark brown / black weave· woven accent strands#221D1Ablack· grosgrain band#151412- Crown shapeTapered crown with a center dent on top and a visible forward-facing pinch near the front; weave pattern follows crown contours.
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Product
Close-up of a woven straw-style Panama hat showing the textured crown and brim, a black fabric grosgrain band around the base of the crown, and a small rectangular metal brand badge with legible embossed text.
- Woven crown textureTightly woven straw material forming the hat crown with an alternating two-tone pattern of natural tan and black strands, arranged in horizontal spiral rows following the crown curve.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - Woven brim textureFlat brim woven in the same alternating tan-and-black pattern as the crown, laid in concentric rows radiating outward from the crown edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Grosgrain bandSmooth black fabric grosgrain band circling the base of the crown, with a narrow visible height and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal brand badgeSmall horizontally oriented rectangular metal plate attached to the crown just above the grosgrain band; plate has two visible round rivet heads at left and right ends.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.46 · w 0.15 · h 0.07 (high) - Brand text on badge“RIPCURL”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.47 · w 0.11 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing; image is a close-up, cropped view showing the lower crown and brim.
- Background and lightingEven light neutral background (pale gray or off-white) with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle shadow under the brim at the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped to the hat's lower crown and brim; top of crown and far left brim are partly outside the frame.
Colors
natural tan· woven straw strands#B49B73black· woven black strands#1D1A15matte black· grosgrain band#15110Eaged brass· metal badge#A38C5C- Woven crown textureTightly woven straw material forming the hat crown with an alternating two-tone pattern of natural tan and black strands, arranged in horizontal spiral rows following the crown curve.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Great hat
Packable and keeps the sun off.
Très beau chapeau
Le cordonnet pour réduire le chapeau à la taille de la tête n'est pas très solide. . .