NWT A Shantung 'straw' hat is made from high performance paper rolled into a fine yarn and then woven, a process perfected by the Japanese in 610 A.D. This lighter yet very strong " offered a perfect panama alternative and was dubbed the "Shantung Panama." Our finely woven Shantungs are glazed with our proprietary LiteStraw® finish to provide a supple feel, water repellency and enhanced shape retention. The Tharp is a classic medium brimmed shape with Natural/Mallard StripeShapeFedoraFabricationShantung LitestrawBrim2" SnapLiningUnlinedCrownTeardropWater ResistantWater RepellentSize Small 6 3/4- 6 7/8
