Protecting yourself well from the sun with a hat

The right reflex to protect yourself from the sun 

 The beautiful days are coming and the sun is finally back, making us even more eager to go on vacation. Even if spring often rhymes with sun, holidays, and pleasure, we shouldn't forget to cover up a minimum and protect ourselves from UV rays.

Indeed, the sun doesn't always have only positive points, and when we're not careful, it can sometimes prove dangerous for our health.  Because sunscreen is essential, the hat is also your ally, both useful for covering your head and for protecting your eyes and head from the sun's rays. Light colors are also preferred to attract less heat. 

Opt for wide-brimmed hats

 First of all, we remind you that it is advisable to protect yourself from the sun on a daily basis, and yes, even if we are much more exposed to ultraviolet rays during vacations, it is also important to protect yourself every day. Simple gestures like applying a little sunscreen or wearing a hat whenever possible can prove essential. 

For optimal protection, wide-brimmed hats are preferred. Indeed, they can ensure optimal protection for both the face and neck. You will also have many choices regarding shapes with wide brims, such as fedoras and wide-brimmed sun hats available in many colors and styles. Whether at the front or back, the wide brims ensure unparalleled protection. 

Straw hats 

We particularly recommend those made of straw, more appropriate for summer as they are comfortable and lightweight. You can find Panama hats, hats made of paper straw, raffia, and other headwear that are flexible and pleasant to wear. The Panama hat is a must-have, hand-woven and handmade in Ecuador, it's a high-quality headwear that requires many hours of work. Easy to wear, it's a very popular accessory for both women and men.

Even though straw hats are the preferred accessories for summer, they are not the most recommended for optimal protection against the sun as they let through some UV rays. 

 The adventurer's cotton hat 

 For optimal protection, we recommend cotton hats with a simple and adventurous style. If you enjoy summer walks and hikes, these types of hats are made for you.  Very comfortable to wear, light and flexible, these headwear items ensure coverage that withstands everything. They are also suitable for outdoor activities and allow your head to breathe. Bucket hat and traveller shapes in this material are available in many colors and styles. 

Brands to adopt 

We recommend many brands specialized in UV-protective hats such as: Tilley, Rigon Headwear, Soway available on our website. The Tilley brand offers hats with a lifetime guarantee, this Canadian brand is a reference for its accessories with outdoor protection.

The brand Rigon Headwear is Australian and offers hats often with UV 50+ protection, it has many trendy choices for women, men, and children in materials such as vegetable fibers ensuring comfort and lightness. 

 The brand Soway is French and offers hats manufactured in Portugal with special UV 50+ protection. 

The cap 

 If you're not really a fan of summer hats, a cap can also be a good compromise. Many shapes, colors, and prints are also available. There are sailor caps, newsboy caps, baseball caps, and also simply visors which are more comfortable for sports, for example. 

A hat for your children 

Your children will also need to protect themselves from the sun, as their skin is more fragile and sensitive, so a hat will be very useful and essential, especially on vacation. Caps and hats with neck protection, as well as bucket hats will also be indispensable, flexible and comfortable. 

If you wish to obtain more information, don't hesitate to visit our two stores located in Roanne and Saint-Etienne, as well as our website.