
Simons
Trimmed Straw Panama Hat
This Simons-exclusive Panama hat, designed in Canada, is crafted from light and soft paper straw in a natural beige tone with a contrasting black fabric band. It features a classic fedora-style silhouette with a pinched teardrop crown, a medium-width brim, and a tightly braided straw weave for a fine ribbed texture. Suitable for warm-weather sun protection and everyday wear, this breathable and lightweight hat is both stylish and comfortable.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% paper
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Product Insights
This $29 CAD paper straw hat mimics the classic Panama fedora silhouette with a lightweight, breathable weave that provides UV protection and comfort for all-day wear. It is crush-resistant and can be reshaped with steam, but water sensitivity limits longevity to 1–2 summers and requires spot cleaning only. The hat offers a smooth texture, accurate color, and a value point between generic and premium toquilla options.
Verified claims
- Panama look
- Paper braid weave mimics classic Panama fedora shape, color, and symmetry.
- Value
- Priced at $29 CAD, sits above generic paper hats and far below premium toquilla.
- Wearability
- Breathable, lightweight, easy to clean and reshape at home.
- Functionality
- Breathable and lightweight: stays cool and comfortable in the sun.
- Durability
- Designed for 1–2 summers but can be reshaped if crushed.
- Crush resilience
- Can generally be reshaped if crushed during travel; avoid excessive heat when restoring the shape.
- Moisture
- Water-sensitive: do not submerge in water or machine wash; air dry after spot cleaning.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry; do not submerge or machine wash.
- Reshaping
- Reshape by lightly steaming or misting and hand-shaping if crushed.
- Care
- Steam to reshape, spot clean only, and do not submerge or machine wash to maximize lifespan.
- Breathability
- High breathability rating from comparative testing.
- Lightweight
- Exceptionally lightweight construction reduces fatigue in warm weather.
- UV protection
- Tight weave provides effective UV protection.
- Texture
- Smooth texture feels soft, avoids scratchiness.
- Sun protection
- Tight paper-straw weave blocks a significant portion of UV rays, providing practical sun protection for outdoor wear.
- Comfort
- Breathable and lightweight paper straw encourages all-day sun protection wear.
- Color consistency
- Paper straw's manufactured consistency gives the Light Beige variant uniform color and texture, though some buyers found the color darker than the product photos.
- Material
- 100% paper straw is uniformly braided, smooth, and lightweight.
- Weather performance
- Breathable, UV-protective weave; very low water resistance.
- Style mimicry
- Paper braid mimics classic Panama hat silhouette.
- Shape integrity
- Uniform paper braid keeps the crown and brim edges symmetrical and distortion-free.
- Shape longevity
- Shape integrity lasts for 1-2 summer seasons as intended.
- Packability
- Some buyers report the hat is packable for travel, and the paper straw can generally be reshaped if it gets crushed.
- Fit and adjustability
- The hat includes an internal adjustable cord, and several buyers report the one-size fit runs large.
- Value
- Buyers repeatedly say the hat's quality is comparable to much more expensive hats, making it a strong value for the price.
Product record
- Title
- Trimmed Straw Panama Hat
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Single natural straw woven Panama-style hat shown from a slightly angled front view, with a medium-width brim and a black fabric band around the crown.
- Overall shapeClassic Panama-style hat with a pinched front crown, a shallow central dent on top, and a medium-width brim that is largely flat with a slight downward curve at the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Woven straw textureConcentric, tightly braided straw weave visible across the crown and brim; rows of woven fibers form circular rings on the crown and parallel rings on the brim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Trim bandWide black fabric band (grosgrain-like appearance) encircling the base of the crown with a single visible overlap/tuck on the right side of the hat as seen.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.61 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Brim edge detailBrim edge shows the same woven rings continuing to the rim, with a clean finished edge and a slight shadow beneath indicating a crisp boundary.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Orientation and visible sideHat is presented in a front-three-quarter view tilted slightly so the right side of the crown (viewer left) is marginally more visible than the left side.
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform white background with soft shadow below the hat; centered composition and even, diffuse lighting.
- Background and lightingClean white background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal highlights; soft shadow visible beneath the brim indicating top lighting.
- ShadowSoft gray shadow directly under and slightly to the front of the brim, consistent with a light source above the hat.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionHat centered in the lower half of the frame leaving substantial empty white space above.
Colors
natural beige· straw body#EBD4B4black· fabric band#0E0E0D- Overall shapeClassic Panama-style hat with a pinched front crown, a shallow central dent on top, and a medium-width brim that is largely flat with a slight downward curve at the outer edge.
- 02

Product
Single natural straw fedora-style hat with a teardrop crown and a contrasting black fabric band, shown from a slightly elevated front-facing angle.
- Overall shapeFedora/Panama silhouette with a pinched teardrop crown and a medium-width downward-angled brim.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.56 (high) - Crown constructionRounded teardrop crown showing concentric spiral rows of woven straw that form a visible swirl at the top center.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.24 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high) - Brim detailsFlat medium-width brim with closely spaced concentric braided/woven rows continuing from the crown, consistent texture across brim.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.92 · h 0.29 (high) - Trim bandWide black fabric band encircling the base of the crown, smooth woven textile finish and matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.49 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Material textureStraw material appears tightly woven in narrow rows, resulting in a fine ribbed texture visible across crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with soft shadow beneath the hat; image centered and well lit.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with no visible props or packaging, hat centered in frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above producing a subtle soft shadow under the brim toward the front-right.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.67 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Image framingHat is fully visible with small margins on left and right and larger white space above; slight perspective from slightly elevated front view.
Colors
natural straw· straw body#EBD4B4black· fabric band#1A1916- Overall shapeFedora/Panama silhouette with a pinched teardrop crown and a medium-width downward-angled brim.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
81 total81 reviews · out of 5
Malheureusement trop grand
Malheureusement trop grand
Très beau chapeau et vraiment
Très beau chapeau et vraiment abordable.
Panama
Enfin un chapeau qui me va bien! J’ai une bonne tête et suis grande: il me va très bien et me protégera du soleil.
Trop lourd
Trop lourd
Nice hat. Sturdy and adjustable.
Nice hat. Sturdy and adjustable.
Too cute
Got lots of complements from strangers. Nit a hat person but this really works. Brim is med size.
Lovely, but too big
Beautiful, but too big for my head.
Qualité wow
Tres belle qualité, detail du cordon interne pour le vent!!! Super
Too small
One size - didn’t quite fit me and I have an average head size
Panama teinte brun
J’ai acheté celui couleur brun et il fait réellement chic. Plus beau en vrai et ajustable.
Impeccablement beau!
Impeccablement beau!
Très joli, léger et efficace au soleil
Un peu trop grand
Superbe
Superbe
En bonne état
En bonne état
Replaced one I gave to
Replaced one I gave to friend. Happy
Je suis très satisfaite de
Je suis très satisfaite de mon achat! La présentation respecte bien ce que j’ai reçu!
Très bel item
Je l'utilise pour décorer.
Great quality for the price!
Great quality for the price!
Nice summer hat
Fits nicely and perfect to shade from sun
The Panama Straw Hat is
The Panama Straw Hat is very good quality.
Tel que vue en ligne
Trop lourd pas confortable.
Super chapeau!
Un chapeau simple de belle qualité à petit prix.
Très beau, ajustable au tour de tête.
Oui, je recommande ce produit
tres beau chapeau
tres beau chapeau
Beaucoup trop grand (équivaut à
Beaucoup trop grand (équivaut à un L). Offert en taille universelle seulement. Quel dommage car il est très beau.
Straw Panama hat
Smart and fashionable - perfect for sunny days. Love it
Fits a wee bit big
Fits a wee bit big
Hat
Very nice bought in both colors
Trop grand
Trop grand
très beau
Offert en cadeau à une dame salvadorienne. Très apprécié!
Good quality
Good quality
Magnifique.
Magnifique.
C est parfait et bon
C est parfait et bon ptix
Love this hat!
Great fit and packable ... perfect!
Cute beach hat
Love this hat. Stylish yet comfortable and protects my face from the sun. The perfect addition for any outfit.
Smart Look
The hat is a little large for me but still looks great
Top Notch et digne d'un
Top Notch et digne d'un 5 étoiles, ce chapeau panama est tellement joli. Je suis heureuse d'avoir commandé les deux couleurs offertes. Quel bonheur de les porter en parfaite harmonie avec différents vêtements de ma garde-robe. Un look qui se démarque et qui favorise mille et un compliments à tous égards. Très bel achat nettement apprécié et recommendé à toutes.
Très beau, Un peu grand,
Très beau, Un peu grand, j’aurais aimé pouvoir l’ajuster
Looks great, fits well and
Looks great, fits well and at a great price.
Very nice
I needed a hat as I am having chemo and wigs are too hot in the summer! This is a perfect fit and I love it.
The price point for this
The price point for this hat it great and it is the same quality as hats which are much more expensive elsewhere.
Chapeau
WoW 🤩
Chapeau
Je le trouve beau et pas porté seulement essayé. J,en ai vu à 5.00 dans un Dollorama qui lui ressemblait beaucoup.C,est certain que la présentation dans un grand magasin comme le vôtre ça compte beaucoup.Je ne l,aurais moins remarqué et peut-être pas acheté au Dollorama.
Bien et confortable
Bien et confortable
J adoré mon chapeau
J adoré mon chapeau
Les bords son très mous
Les bords son très mous et ont un de la difficulté à garder leur forme.
Joli chapeau d’été
Très beau chapeau léger pour les jours ensoleillés d’été.
Bon fit
Même si j’aurais préféré que la couleur soit plus comme sur la photo. Il s’ajuste bien sur ma tête car fait petit.
Nice and good value
Exactly what I was looking for, a nice Panama hat that wasn’t too cutesy. Great value for money. Fits well.
Original
Original
Super cute!
Goes with everything!
Très beau
Belle qualité pour le prix je l aime beaucoup
Not what I was expecting
The hat is functional but not the stylish, lightweight Panama hat that I was hoping for. Everything arrived intact.
Très belle qualité bon prix
Très belle qualité bon prix
Parfait
Parfait
Parfait
Fidèle à ce que je m’attendais
Hat
Colour was not very flattering at all. Looks much darker in person.
A bit big. Would appreciate
A bit big. Would appreciate more size details
Une corde à l'intérieure permet
Une corde à l'intérieure permet de l'ajuster au besoin.
J'adore
J'adore
Très joli pour le prix
Il fait bien, a du style et est ajustable avec la cordelette à l'intérieur. Je recommande pour le prix.
Cinq étoiles
Très satisfaite de mes achats... et des délais de livraison.
Parfait
Parfait
Beaucoup trop grand
Beaucoup trop grand
Good value for the price.
Good value for the price.
Bon achat
Très beau chapeau mais malheureusement trop petit pour moi
Sraw pana ma hat
Too big and floppy
Fits well!
Fits well!
Magjifique
Tient bien. Peut être porté sur une tenue chic ou avec une robe de plage. Je l’adore
Sun block
Great fit
Well made, perfect for these
Well made, perfect for these hot days
Mon avis est partagé, je
Mon avis est partagé, je pensais la fleur plus petite. Le chapeau est beau, il a une belle couleur mais il est un peu grand. Les 2 autres éléments me conviennent parfaitement
Great hat
Nice hat, arrived in great shape and stayed put all day :)
Rapport qualité / prix excellent
Rapport qualité / prix excellent !
Conforme à l’image
Ajustable, il est parfait
Delightfully Elegant
I was delighted to try on the linen dress to find it fits perfectly. The pure linen fabric is an excellent quality medium weight. It can be dressed up or down, ideal for summer. The sun hat also fits well and the darker tone matches the dress superbly.
Il es magnifique
Il es magnifique
Good straw work, a nice
Good straw work, a nice colour; exactly what I was looking for.
Bad hat
Seems like a ladies hat, too floppy - I ordered what I thought was a man’s hat.
Très jolie
Très jolie
Panama parfait!
Belle couleur! Très confortable et chic. Il couvre bien pour se protéger du soleil. Il est de bonne qualité et reste en place.