Can you help find this Chinese sun hat?

May 12, 2019 2:23 PM

I bought this sun hat in Chinatown in Los Angeles a few years ago. It's a little worn and I want to get another one but can't find it online. It has a tag that says "100% paper"-nothing else- and was around $10. The longest part of the brim is about 6.5 inches. I got this one but the brim is too short at 5.5 in. Thank you!
posted by dianeF to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

My wife has one very similar. I take issue with the "100% Paper" label -- some of the hat may be paper (and therefore, I'd keep water well away from it) but I think it's all held together with nylon fishing line. Anyway, she got hers at TJ Maxx. The brim on hers is a little less than 4 inches, and the label also says "Made in China" and "Care on Reverse" -- which says "DO NOT WASH."
posted by Rash at 4:24 PM on May 12, 2019

There are similar hats on the amazon. I have one of these and can attest the brim is very long.
posted by Wavelet at 4:59 PM on May 12, 2019

Similar, from Amazon (popped for a search on "6.5 inch brim sun hat"): Sun 'N' Sand Paper Braid Hat, which claims a 6.5" brim.
posted by MonkeyToes at 6:46 PM on May 12, 2019 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Oh yeah, those wonderful raffia/straw/paper hats! I always see them in chinatown or in old school chinese grocery stores and for $10 the price can't be beat. I would make a special trip to chinatown...

Custom made with choice of colors. Perhaps ask to customize the brim?
Jeanne Simmons 7inch brim.
posted by tipsyBumblebee at 7:14 PM on May 12, 2019 [1 favorite]

Is that an asymmetrical/dimensional brim? I had some luck with the term "facesaver," but couldn't find 6.5" brims...
posted by MonkeyToes at 5:01 AM on May 13, 2019

Response by poster: Thank you guys for the leads! Those are some good ones on Amazon and the etsy idea is great too. It is asymmetrical- I will also check out 'facesavers.' Thank you guys again, I'll update when I buy one.
posted by dianeF at 5:37 AM on May 13, 2019