About Us

Welcome to Borges & Scott, long established producers of high quality Panama hats. We combine the iconic South American hat with the best elements of British quality and style.

All our hats are handmade in Ecuador, meaning they are genuine Paja Toquilla straw hats, the weaving process of which has been designated as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” item by UNESCO.

Our experienced team in Bristol, England then apply the same craftsmanship, principles and standards when finishing and trimming our Panamas.

Ethical

We take every step we can to ensure that our Panama hats are made in accordance with high ethical standards.

We are proud to be a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Suppliers) and work hard to ensure that our hats are made under fair working conditions at every step.

Free Delivery

Here at Borges & Scott we have two passions: Panama hats, and making our customers happy.

We work tirelessly to ensure our hats are of the highest possible quality and will go out of our way to ensure that you’re completely satisfied with your purchase from us.

We offer free delivery on all out hats to the UK, USA and Europe, and we understand that finding the right Panama Hat is difficult and getting that perfect fit is important, so we are committed to being flexible regarding any necessary returns and exchanges.