Protect yourself well from the sun with a hat

The right reflex to protect yourself from the sun 

The nice weather is 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 must not 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 preferable 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 putting on a little sunscreen or wearing a hat whenever possible can be essential.

For optimal protection, hats with wide brims are preferable. Indeed, they can ensure optimal protection for both your face and neck. You will also have many choices regarding shapes with wide brims, such as fedoras and wide-brimmed 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 light. 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 made 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 allow some UV rays to pass through.

 The adventurer's cotton hat 

For optimal protection, we recommend hats made of cotton with a simple and adventurous style. If you are a fan of summer walks and hikes, these types of hats are made for you. Very comfortable to wear, light and flexible; these headwear ensure foolproof coverage. 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 numerous brands specializing 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 Rigon Headwear brand 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 made in Portugal with special UV 50+ protection.

The cap 

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

A hat for your children 

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

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