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Also known as the Colonial, Optimo or Natural; our Folder shape evokes memories of great British explorers and leaders throughout history. It is a style driven by practicality, yet beautiful in its simplicity.  

Designed to roll, it is our most popular shape for regular travelers. The strong central fold allows the hat to be easily rolled up for travel. In this high grade (with a minimum of 18 straw fibres per inch) this hat is a top quality Panama.

The intricate herringbone weave used in this model has to be seen to be appreciated - each one is truly a work of art. If you stop to consider that each weave in the plait that makes up this fine hat has been individually handwoven you'll appreciate what a special piece this is. 

Brim: This medium width brim (at about 7-8cm) gives great protection for your eyes.  It can be warn flipped up or down at the front.  

Colour:  The colour combination of natural straw with a traditional black band is a great choice for this classic shape of hat.

Weave:  The Borges & Scott Montecristi range of Panamas use extremely fine fibres, painstakingly woven into a beautiful structure to ensure supreme lightness, softness and breathability. For more information on the various qualities of weave we offer, please click here:  Panama Hat Weave Types

B&S Montecristi Grade 18 - Folder Panama

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Also known as the Colonial, Optimo or Natural; our Folder shape evokes memories of great British explorers and leaders throughout history. It is a style driven by practicality, yet beautiful in its simplicity.  

Designed to roll, it is our most popular shape for regular travelers. The strong central fold allows the hat to be easily rolled up for travel. In this high grade (with a minimum of 18 straw fibres per inch) this hat is a top quality Panama.

The intricate herringbone weave used in this model has to be seen to be appreciated - each one is truly a work of art. If you stop to consider that each weave in the plait that makes up this fine hat has been individually handwoven you'll appreciate what a special piece this is. 

Brim: This medium width brim (at about 7-8cm) gives great protection for your eyes.  It can be warn flipped up or down at the front.  

Colour:  The colour combination of natural straw with a traditional black band is a great choice for this classic shape of hat.

Weave:  The Borges & Scott Montecristi range of Panamas use extremely fine fibres, painstakingly woven into a beautiful structure to ensure supreme lightness, softness and breathability. For more information on the various qualities of weave we offer, please click here:  Panama Hat Weave Types

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David J.
Charming hat

Just what I wanted and very helpful and prompt service to enable the correct fitting.

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Jennifer B.
Hat

I am very pleased with my purchase, quality price etc. service was amazing. I was able to order two hats to try, I kept one returned one free and refund came back quickly. Would recommend the product and the Company.

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DC
Excellent quality

Grading Panamas is not a science as it is all unregulated, however, this hat is as good quality as those on sold the famous shop on Jermyn Street and the other at St Christopher's. I know because I visited them to check the Optima suited me before I purchased here. This retails at over £100 less.
Service provided over the telephone by Erika was exemplary too.