Walter Panama
SS25 Edition

A playful and dapper Panama perfect for casual attire.

The Walter Panama is a traditional Panama hat style reimagined. It sports a classic shape, with a wide brim and is crafted in a tight, coarse weave from Ecuadorian toquilla straw. Each piece is unique as it is handmade in Ecuador, supporting a craft that has been passed down across generations of weavers.

This spring/summer 25 edition in a natural colour has a smart wavy patterned, multicoloured blue hued band and will be your perfect summer companion for years to come.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements

Brim Width: 9 cm
Crown Height: 10 cm

Care

Always handle your Panama hat by the brim to avoid distorting the crown.

Avoid wearing a Panama in the rain. Dry with a clean, absorbent cloth or sponge if it gets wet.

Spot clean using a damp cloth and leave to dry at room temperature. Or alternatively, steam from a household kettle and a soft bristle hat brush or a clean pencil rubber will help remove dust and dirt.

Should your hat shrink in size, a hat jack can be used to stretch it back to its original shape.

Panama hats are best stored in a hat box, away from direct sunlight.

Be very gentle with this hat. Regular steams are highly recommended, bring your Lock & Co. Panama hat to us for a complimentary steam whilst you wait. We use a specialist steamer to refresh hats. This typically takes 5 minutes, depending on how busy the shop is.

Materials

This Panama is handwoven in Ecuador by artisans using skills passed down for generations. Woven from the finest toquilla-palm fibres, Lock & Co. Panamas are blocked by hand in Spain using traditional methods, then trimmed with a woven cotton ribbon and finished with a cotton sweatband.

The Walter Panama hat is made from natural straw that has UPF50 protection, keeping you covered from the sun in more ways than one.

Styling & Fitting

Always handle your Panama hat by the brim to avoid distorting the crown. Your Panama should comfortably fit midway down your forehead above your eyebrows, but without obstructing your view in any way.

"This Panama hat effortlessly complements a casual holiday look, while the cotton sweatband ensures comfort and breathability in warmer weather." Lock & Co. Master Hatter.

How to measure your hat size.

Men's Hat Styling

Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

UNISEX TOQUILLA PALM STRAW WIDE BRIM PANAMA HAT WITH A NARROW GROSSGRAIN RIBBON

To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our hatters here.

HAT CHARACTERISTICS

At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

Find Your Size and Style

Style

Panama

At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.

Material

Toquilla Palm Straw

Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.

Shape

Standard Brim

Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.

Features

Lightweight Breathable UPF50

Every part of a hat has its purpose. Discover the features or aesthetic of each hat and how it will specifically enhance your hat-wearing experience.