Henschel

Henschel - Packable Hiker with Leather Band

$48.99
529759-GLD-SM
Color: Gold
Size: SM

This is a UPF 50+ Hat for Premium Sun Protection. What is UPF protection? Follow this link for more information! 
https://www.hatsunlimited.com/what-is-upf/

The Henschel - Packable Hiker with Leather Band is the embodiment of its name; A perfect hat for the outdoor enthusiast, this hat is Durable, rugged and 100% crushable. Made in the U.S.A with imported materials, these hats are will stand the test of time. With a polyester mesh crown and a tight weave the Henschel - Packable Hiker provides phenomenal sun protection and its rated UPF 50+. The High Air-Flow mesh is guaranteed to keep your head extremely cool. The Henschel - Packable Hiker comes with an adjustable leather chinstrap, complete with a wooden adjustment bead, a cotton canvas inner sweatband and durable canvas accents on the crown, brim and outer hat band. 

Brim:

  • 3"

Crown:

  •  4.5" Front
  •  5" Sides

Features:

  • Made in U.S.A. with imported materials
  • 50+ UPF Protection, Blocks 99% of UVA & UVB Ultraviolet Rays
  • Durable Canvas, Stitched, Under-Lined Brim
  • Polyester Mesh Crown for Maximum Air Flow - Henschel Breezer® Technology
  • Wide Brim Hat for Better Sun Protection
  • Leather Chin Chord w/ Wooden Bead Adjuster
  • Authentic Original Henschel "The Breezer®"
  • Canvas Accents on Upper Crown, Brim Lining and Outer Hat Band

Sizes:

  • Small - 6 3/4 to 6 7/8
  • Medium - 7 to 7 1/8
  • Large - 7 1/4 to 7 3/8
  • Extra Large - 7 1/2 to 7 5/8
Color: Gold
Size: SM

F.A.Q.

Contact Information

Please email us at customerservice@hatsunlimited.com or give us a call at (888) 997-4287 and we'll be happy to assist you!

What is UPF?
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What Is UPF?

Whether you're out in the sun all day or only on occasion, protection from harmful UV rays is paramount. People are increasingly turning to ultraviolet protection factor clothing, as it helps prevent sunburns and the long-term effects of prolonged sun exposure, including sunspots, premature wrinkles and skin cancer.

In this guide, we'll discuss the definition of UPF and UPF clothing and examine how it compares to the better-known SPF standard. We'll also talk about the benefits of wearing one of the most popular UPF clothing items — hats.

 

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Benefits of UPF

UPF is to clothing what sun protection factor is to sunscreen — it indicates the fraction of UV light that can penetrate a fabric. For instance, a 25 UPF rating means the fabric lets in 1/25, or 4%, of the UV radiation, and a garment with a UPF rating of 50 lets in 1/50, or 2%, of the UV radiation. 

The UPF clothing industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, expanding from mainly practical items to a wider variety of attractive, everyday clothing styles. UPF clothing is now available in thousands of designs by dozens of companies, all of which use treated fabrics, tighter weaves or both to block UV rays more effectively. Some clothing manufacturers specialize in UPF apparel, including Coolibar, UV Skinz and Mott50. Other well-known brands, like Athleta and Uniqlo, also offer UPF items now. 

This surge in popularity is partly due to frustrations with sunscreen, which include its uncomfortable greasy feeling, the need to apply it frequently and the risk it may pose to aquatic life. Over recent decades, consumers have become more aware of the dangers of extended exposure to sunlight, which has also contributed to the growing popularity of SPF clothing. 

Testing 

UPF protective clothing, like sunscreen, undergoes testing at independent laboratories, but UPF testing is currently not a requirement. Generally, companies that manufacture and sell UPF items in the United States follow complementary standards established by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists and ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. Clothing tags will often say the items have a UPF rating, but will not mention whether they have met those standards specifically.  

If the tag includes a Seal of Recommendation from the Skin