Nauticalia

The "Tilley" is reckoned to be the ultimate outdoor hat - it stays on, floats, doesn't shrink, lasts forever and looks good. Because it is held on by tie straps, rather than head friction, it is much cooler and more comfortable to wear in hot conditions for extended periods than most other headgear. The large brim shades your face, and, for those who are "thin on top" provides skin protection equivalent to SPF 50. Sailors in the Tropics swear by it. It is hand-made from rain and rot-resistant 10-oz cotton duck, with solid brass grommets and a zipped crown compartment for valuables. Sizing: measure around your head above the eyebrows - if 56cm order size 6 7/8, 56.5cm 7, 57.5cm = 71/8, 58.5 = 71/4, 59.5 = 73/8, 60.5 = 71/2, 61.5 = 75/8.