Hats are an essential fashion element that has a versatile range of functionalities. It has been globalized by famous personalities in different era and has undergone many evolutionary waves. But have you ever thought about the perks of carrying a hat, apart from the fashion aspect? If no, then this article is the perfect one for you to start thinking in this direction. In this article, you will get to know the perks of having a straw cowboy hat—one of the trending hats of all times.
- Provides the required protection on a summery day
Hats are widely used due to their protective function against strong winter winds and summer heat. Since the early days of human civilization, this has been when hats probably made out of straws were used by mankind. This indicates the fact that people were aware of its protective function thousands of years ago.
Over the decades, through the evolutionary waves of straw hats, it has become more fashionable and relevant such as the rise of the iconic straw cowboy hats. But the bottom line of wearing a straw hat has always been for protecting oneself from the environmental factors. Following are a few health-related benefits attached to wearing a straw hat:
- Provides protection for your whole face and head from the direct incident rays of sunlight and keeps them cool.
- Provides protection to your eyes from the glazing sunlight. Direct impact of sunlight on eyes can worsen optical health and the extent of impact is highly dependent on your age as well.
- Aids to prevent skin burns, sunstroke, dehydration, skin cancer and other skin-related ailments.
- Helps to keep your hair in place and not make it messy.
- Interestingly, also provides protection to your hair and scalp from sun damage. This is why Trichologists always recommend to carry a breezy hat such as a straw cowboy hat.
- Extremely easy to maintain
While buying a hat, you must have concerns related to maintaining it for experiencing maximal longevity. You should follow a few rules to keep the hat health and shape intact. However, if you happen to have a straw hat of any variant, the effort is nominal. If you are not sure of following a set of guidelines and do it by yourself, you can always seek help from professional hat dressers. Alternatively, you can also consult the store from where you bought it.
- It is good to hold the straw hat by the brim and not by the crown. In case you press the crown with pressure, there are chances that the hat will get tapered or loosen up.
- Try to place the hat in a way so that the brim is faced upwards. The structure of a straw cowboy hat is very delicate and complex at the same time. It has an interesting wavy brim structure, which gives a ‘cowboy’ look. Hence, you should always try to place the hat such that the brim is not disturbed. Otherwise, the shape will be deformed and lost.
- You should always let the straw cowboy hat dry in an open-air condition for a couple of hours after you return home. This is important because heat and sweat are generated from within when you wear it for a long time. If you do not let the sweat dry off, it will interfere with the material and thereby cause damage.
- Hang the straw hat in wooden hat pegs. You can get them online or from your supermarket nearby. Do not keep it stacked in your closet because it will damage the structure and integrity.
- Upcycling and Customizations
You can never get bored of your hats—no matter what variant they are of. This is because hat customization or even Upcycling is one of the ways you can get rid of the mundane and boring look of your hat. Depending on your choice and preference, you can customize it either by yourself or consult a professional. You can tie a ribbon or bow around the straw hat, make the brim interesting by coloring it with a different shade, or design the hat’s crown. It is a great tool to redesign your hat and make it even cooler.
- Eco-friendly in nature
Straw hats are extremely eco-friendly in nature. They are made out of straw which are the dry stalks of cereal plants; therefore, they are biodegradable. It is important that every fashion choice you make ensures protection and style for yourself and has a promising and sustainable future outlook.
Closing remarks
That was all about the perks of having a straw cowboy hat. Did you think about these before? Surely not because we are so engrossed about linking hats with fashion that we have forgotten or are aloof about thinking other related aspects such as eco-friendliness and protection. Most hats are made out of eco-friendly leather, cotton, and felt materials. Therefore, now you have even more reasons of wearing a decent hat the next time you go for a date, or trip.
