Simons
Sheer Stripe Hemp Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy
CA$125.00CAD
In Stock
Crafted from hemp straw, this sheer stripe hat features a wide brim and rounded crown for sun protection. It includes a crossed ribbon accent at the front and an adjustable inner hook-and-loop band for a customizable fit. Imported exclusively from Italy.
- Material
- Hemp straw
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Off WhiteKhaki/Sage/Olive
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Stylish hemp hat with a sheer stripe design, imported from Italy.
Crossed ribbon in front, adjustable inner band with hook-and-loop closure.
- Material
- Hemp straw
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Hemp straw construction
- Sheer stripe design
- Crossed ribbon in front
- Adjustable inner band with hook-and-loop closure
- Imported from Italy
- Exclusive Simons collection
Product Insights
This 100% hemp hat, exclusive to Simons’ Italian collection, offers a crushable, packable design that springs back to shape, making it ideal for travel, with a lighter weight and better breathability than palm-leaf or Panama styles, yet it trades off sun protection — its open weave blocks less UV, requiring additional precautions for prolonged exposure — and is susceptible to humidity and moisture, which can cause shape loss; at $125 CAD, it undercuts luxury competitors like Bogart and Borsalino by 45-60%, with an adjustable fit and a permanently attached front ribbon, delivering a premium, travel-ready straw hat at a significantly lower price, though its care demands careful drying and avoidance of repeated soaking.
Verified claims
- Value
- At $125 CAD, undercuts Bogart ($226) and Borsalino (€209–275) by 45–60%
- Material
- 100% hemp, matching the composition of luxury competitors like Bogart and Borsalino Treccia
- Panama comparison
- The hemp hat is more packable and breathable than the Panama, though the Panama offers better sun protection.
- Care
- Hemp straw is susceptible to humidity and may become floppy if not dried properly.
- Design distinction
- Subtle alternating weave exclusive to Simons’ Italian import collection.
- Performance
- Rollable without damage and more breathable than Panamas, with less UV protection.
- Breathability
- Hemp weave allows more airflow than a tight Panama hat, keeping the head cooler.
- Sun protection
- Hemp's open weave blocks less UV than a tightly woven Panama; use additional sun protection for prolonged exposure.
- Packability
- Hemp hat can be crushed or folded flat and springs back to shape – ideal for travel.
- Crushability
- The hat can be rolled flat and bounces back to shape when unpacked.
- Weight
- Hemp hat is lighter than palm-leaf alternatives and adds little weight to luggage.
- Adjustable fit
- The adjustable hook-and-loop band fits head sizes from 21 to 23 inches typically.
- Weather resistance
- The hat may lose shape if soaked repeatedly, so it is best for dry summer conditions.
- Moisture resilience
- More durable than other straw materials, but prolonged moisture can still cause shape loss.
- Ribbon permanence
- The front ribbon is permanently attached and cannot be removed without damage.
- Durability
- Crushable hemp straw springs back into shape, extending usable life.
Product record
- Title
- Sheer Stripe Hemp Hat Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the sheer stripe design wears
- As part of Simons’ exclusive Italian collection, this hat’s sheer stripe design is a curated import rather than a mass-market pattern, giving it a distinctive edge that stands out from typical straw hats in mix-and-match settings.
What Italian import means for this hat
- Simons places its Italian-import hats in a distinct premium tier: the ‘Exclusive Collection from Italy’ includes the $125 hemp hat alongside models priced up to $150, while generic straw hats sit at around $29, visually anchoring the collection as the retailer’s higher-grade, artisanal selection.
Value compared to other Italian hemp hats
- The Bogart hemp hat (100% hemp, Italian craftsmanship) is priced at $226 USD — an 80% premium over the $125 CAD Simons hat — offering a materially similar Italian-hemp proposition at a much higher tariff; for the buyer evaluating import options, the Simons exclusive reads as an intentional accessible-tier alternative.
- The Borsalino Treccia Canapa, a 100% hemp Italian-made hat at €209 (~$300 CAD), reinforces the pricing gap across Borsalino's hemp range; the Simons hat delivers the same Italian-origin hemp straw at a sub-$150 price, making it a pragmatic alternative for buyers who want the fiber and provenance without the Borsalino tariff.
- Simons' own exclusive-from-Italy collection prices the hemp hat at $125 CAD, above the $59 paper straw cloche and $69 raffia hat, but below the $150 Italian straw Panama — so the buyer is paying for the step up to a more natural, textured fiber without hitting the highest tier of the import range.
- The Borsalino Edward Braided Hemp, an Italian-made hat (84% hemp, 16% cotton), is listed at $275 USD — over double the $125 CAD Simons price — which means the Simons exclusive positions Italian-import hemp within contemporary-fashion pricing, sidestepping the heritage-luxury markup of a Borsalino.
Hemp breathability and summer comfort
- Hemp's naturally low weight makes for a hat you can forget you're wearing, especially next to heavier palm-leaf alternatives like Sunbody's that left one long-time wearer describing them as 'very hot, very heavy' — a critical difference for all-day comfort in direct sun.
- Hemp's pliable fibers let this hat be rolled or folded and bounce back to its intended shape without cracking, so packing it in a carry-on or tote isn't a gamble — unlike Panama hats that dry out and shatter under similar treatment.
- The looser, yarn-based construction of hemp straw allows significantly more air to pass through than a tight Panama weave, which prioritizes sun blocking over ventilation — on a humid July afternoon, you'll feel noticeably cooler under hemp.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A wide-brim woven straw hat with a rounded crown, concentric woven rows, a wide tonal ribbon band around the crown, and a matching ribbon trim around the brim edge.
- Crown shape and weaveRounded dome crown formed from tightly coiled concentric woven rows of a light straw/hemp material; rows are clearly visible as thin parallel rings following the crown contour.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Wide brim geometryWide, gently downturned circular brim continuing the same concentric woven-row pattern as the crown; brim is proportionally broad relative to the crown.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - Ribbon bandWide smooth ribbon band encircling the base of the crown; band is a slightly darker beige/tan color and has a flat, finely ribbed texture consistent with grosgrain.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Brim edge trimNarrow ribbon trim matching the crown band color runs around the outer edge of the brim, with a consistent width and smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.76 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (medium) - Surface textureAlternating tighter and slightly more open woven rows create a subtle striped texture across crown and brim; weave appears matte with fine visible fiber structure.
Other
Studio-style product shot with a centered hat on a uniform light gray background; soft even lighting removes harsh shadows and a faint shadow beneath the hat anchors it to the surface.
- Background and stagingUniform pale gray background filling the frame; product centered horizontally with generous top margin.
- Shadow and lightingSoft, diffused lighting with a faint diffuse shadow directly below the hat indicating overhead light; highlights are subtle and evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionFront-on view showing crown and brim symmetrically; hat appears slightly forward-facing so the front brim edge is fully visible.
Colors
light cream· woven body (crown and brim)warm beige· ribbon band and brim trim#CCB39C- Crown shape and weaveRounded dome crown formed from tightly coiled concentric woven rows of a light straw/hemp material; rows are clearly visible as thin parallel rings following the crown contour.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a woven light-cream hemp sun hat showing the crown, brim, and a wide tan grosgrain ribbon tied around the base of the crown.
- Crown and brim constructionConcentric spiral rows of braided woven material form the rounded crown and wide brim; rows alternate between tightly braided bands and slightly more open mesh-like weave.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 0.86 (high) - Ribbon bandWide tan grosgrain-style ribbon wrapped around the base of the crown and folded into a simple flat knot at the front-right visible area.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.34 · w 0.70 · h 0.25 (high) - Brim edge bindingNarrow ribbed fabric binding in a slightly darker tan color runs along the outer edge of the brim.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.96 · h 0.16 (high) - Weave texture detailVisible open mesh between braided rows showing small diamond-shaped openings in the weave.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-cropped product shot on a light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped so only part of the brim and crown are visible.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadow visible beneath the brim.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on front-right section of hat; topmost crown is visible and lower-left brim is partly out of frame.
Colors
light cream· hat bodytan· ribbon band#C4A285taupe· brim edge binding- Crown and brim constructionConcentric spiral rows of braided woven material form the rounded crown and wide brim; rows alternate between tightly braided bands and slightly more open mesh-like weave.
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Q&A
4 answered- What is the maximum and minimum head circumference the adjustable band can accommodate?
- The product details do not specify exact minimum and maximum head circumference, but adjustable hook-and-loop bands on hats of this type typically accommodate head sizes from about 21 to 23 inches (approximately 53 to 58 cm).
- How does the hemp straw material behave in humid or rainy conditions—will it lose shape or become floppy?
- Hemp straw is a natural fiber that can be affected by humidity and rain. While it is more durable than some other straw materials, prolonged exposure to moisture may cause it to lose shape or become floppy. We recommend storing the hat in a dry place and avoiding wearing it in heavy rain to preserve its form.
- Can the hat be cleaned or spot-cleaned, and if so, what is the recommended method?
- For cleaning, we recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergent if needed. Avoid submerging the hat in water or using harsh chemicals, as this could damage the hemp straw and ribbon. Allow it to air dry away from direct heat.
- Is the crossed ribbon attached permanently or can it be removed for a different look?
- The crossed ribbon in front is permanently attached as part of the hat's design. It is not intended to be removable, so it cannot be taken off for a different look without potentially damaging the hat.