The bucket hat is a casual hat made of cotton, canvas, or nylon, suitable for protecting the head, face, and neck from sunburn. It has a 3.5 to 5 inch crown with a 2 inch brim and is often made of breathable and washable material. Variations include the fishing hat, reversible hat, and roll-up style.
A bucket hat is a casual style with designs for both men and women. It is usually made of cotton, canvas, or nylon and is worn in the summer. Its design is especially suitable for protecting the head, face and neck from sunburn.
Basic bucket hats have a 3.5 to 5 inch (about 9 to 13 cm) crown with a 2 inch (about 5 cm) brim. Of course, the dimensions vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the general shape remains the same. Warm weather versions often have two or more grommets to allow ventilation at the crown. The design of these hats is not unique to any specific nationality, as many cultures have some form of the bucket hat.
As it is a casual hat and is often worn during outdoor activities, a bucket hat is usually made of breathable and washable material. The most popular fabric is cotton, but designers occasionally use alternative fabrics. For a dressier fabric, velvet is a popular choice, and shearling is a cool-weather option, as well as fur or fleece. Wool is another alternative that provides greater warmth than cotton, as well as natural resistance to water.
Embellishments include trim around the brim or crown, accents on one side of the hat, or patterned materials. These can be added to any of the different variations of the bucket hat. In general, men’s hats have less decoration than women’s.
A common variation on the bucket hat is the fishing hat. It usually has a wider brim and two strings to secure the hat under the wearer’s chin. The reversible hat is another type and has an alternate color or type of fabric on the inside. This hat can be worn inside out to show the other fabric.
The roll-up style is similar to the bucket hat but with a wider, stiffer brim. Most hats in this style have a flexible brim, but the rolled brim is firmer, allowing the brim to stay up. The brim is also slightly wider than the brim on the traditional bucket style, so the hat can provide sun protection even when the brim is up.
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