Unfortunately, there is no standard grading system for Panama Hats. Different exporters use different grading systems. For example:
- One exporter counts the number of weaves in a linear inch and subtracts 12
- Another exporter counts those same weaves and subtracts 10
- Another counts the number of weaves along the diagonal in a one inch square and subtracts 12
In order to reduce confusion, we decided against using any of these conflicting standards. Instead, we decided to show you detailed photos illustrating how the weave of our hats compare. That should give you a very good idea about the quality and the fineness of the weave of our hat collections.
Feel free to contact us if you need additional information.
