- Condition: New, Open Box
SOM-PAL HATS VALDEZ - Palm Leaf Hat - SIZE 57/US 7 1/8/MD - Circ. approx. 22 1/4" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
SOM-PAL HATS VALDEZ - Palm Leaf Hat - SIZE 57/US 7 1/8/MD - Circ. approx. 22 1/4" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
SOM-PAL Hats Valdez — Authentic Mexican Palm Leaf Hat
Some hats are made. This one is earned. The SOM-PAL Hats Valdez is a traditionally hand-woven palm leaf hat crafted in Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico — a city whose artisans have been shaping the world's finest straw hats for generations. This isn't a souvenir. It's a piece of living craft heritage.
Construction & Details
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Weave: Genuine, tight Sahuayo palm weave — dense, even, and built to hold its shape.
- Chin Strap: Includes the original factory chin strap and slider. Note: the slider bead is a basic plastic component typical of factory production — functional, though not a refined finish piece.
What the Markings Mean
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SOM-PAL HAT VALDEZ — The brand name. "Som-Pal" is a recognized industry abbreviation for Sombreros de Palma (Palm Leaf Hats), signaling a maker dedicated exclusively to this traditional craft.
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SAHUAYO LEGITIMO — A regional stamp of authenticity, much like "Champagne" in France. This mark confirms your hat was genuinely hand-woven by skilled artisans in Sahuayo — the undisputed capital of Mexican palm hat craftsmanship.
- ELEGANTE DE LUJO — Translates to "Elegant Deluxe Luxury." Stamped on the interior sweatband, this designation places the Valdez in one of SOM-PAL's premium lines — a cut above standard production.
Size & Fit
- Hat Size: 57 / US 7 1/8 / MD
- Head Circumference: Approximately 22¼ inches
Wear it to the ranch, the market, or wherever the sun follows you. The Valdez is built to shade, built to last, and built to tell a story.
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