All about our Panama Hats Our hats are handmade from the finest palm fiber (toquilla) native to the jungles of Ecuador. Each hat is crafted by a single person using skills that have been passed down through generations of native Ecuadorians. Consequently, these hats are known throughout the world as some of the finest.   Created with Ecology in mind. Ecuadorians are a very peaceful and loving people that care about their country, so our hats are made totally from natural (toquilla) fibers grown and harvested specifically for this purpose.   Hat Bands, Ribbons and Boxes. These are available on a limited basis. We want to sell our hats and leave the creativity up to our customers. But, if there is a certain look that you need please ask us. Ribbons and scarf's are great add ons. Plus, balsa boxes are available (Hat in a Box). This is a unique way to market the hat.   Colors and Pricing.  There are a variety of colors available including red, blue, green, brown, beige, navy, pink, white, and more. Our hats has been very consistent and stable, but if there are small price changes - either more or less - they will be passed on to the customer. How to recognize quality? One only has to examine the hat to see the many hours of labor in each piece. The smoothness and tightness of weave is without compare anywhere in the world. As an example, hats coming from Taiwan, China, Philippines and Mexico, are coarse weave and lack these fine quality raw materials. The color is another way to see a difference. Ecuadorian materials tend to be much more naturally white than other areas.