Wide-brimmed floppy hats handcrafted from materials including organic raffia, Australian wool, and paper straw. Designed with 3.5-4 inch brims for generous shade during beach days, travel, and outdoor activities. Floppy Hats is a collection of wide-brimmed women's hats for beach days, travel, gardening, and other outdoor activities.
Start with the material and setting. Raffia and Toyo or paper straw styles such as the Amy Summer, Tuscany, and Latin Quarter are natural choices for warm-weather outings, while the Rockaway Beach Wool Hat and 1970 Australian Wool Floppy styles bring a softer, more structured option. For gardening, compare the McCloud with other wide-brimmed designs; for a relaxed coastal look, consider Latin Quarter Ladies Raffia Sun Hat or Tuscany Wide Brim Straw. Check the individual listing for the exact finish and fit details. Choose One Size or One Size Up based on your preferred fit, and look for an inner adjustable band where listed. Handle raffia, straw, and wool according to the care guidance for that specific hat, since their materials differ.
Conner's floppy hat collection combines fashion-forward style with practical shade. Each hat is handcrafted using materials—organic raffia from Madagascar, non-mulesed Australian wool, and paper straw—by a family-owned brand with over 50 years of hat-making expertise.
Wide-brimmed hats substantially cut the UV reaching your face, and the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a brim of at least 3 inches (Skin Cancer Foundation), with brims of 3 inches or more providing coverage for your face, neck, and ears. Our floppy hats feature 3.5-4 inch brims that provide generous shade for vulnerable areas. Natural materials like raffia and straw offer shade, while our wool styles may have product-specific UPF ratings.
Organic Raffia: Sourced from Madagascar palm leaves without cutting down the tree. Raffia is naturally flexible and biodegradable.
Australian Wool: Non-Mulesed wool from ethical suppliers, processed without mulesing. Wool provides natural temperature regulation, water resistance, and year-round wearability.
Paper Straw: Twisted paper yarn woven into a fine, even braid. Lightweight and breathable.
Floppy hats work for beach vacations, poolside lounging, outdoor festivals, café brunches, gardening, travel, and everyday sun protection. The flexible, crushable construction makes these hats packable for trips—simply fold, pack, and reshape when you arrive. Available in neutral tones (natural, toast, chocolate, black) and seasonal colors (plum, grey mix) that complement summer wardrobes.
Conner Hats is family-run. Bill Conner has made hats in Byron Bay, Australia, for over 50 years, and his leather hat with a shapeable brim won a 1993 award as Australia's original. His son Will Conner, who launched Cov-ver in 2000, put the family name on his hats in 2014, expanding the family legacy with carefully chosen materials and an original St. Augustine, Florida warehouse that runs on 100% solar power (orders now ship from American Fork, Utah). We still maintain our company food forest at the site and have created a hub there for other small businesses to use the location. Every hat reflects decades of refinement in fit, comfort, and durability.
For brim width, look for at least 3 inches. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a brim of at least 3 inches. A brim provides shade, not a UPF rating. Many of our hats are UPF rated, so check each product page.
Some Conner floppy hats are packable, but not all styles are designed to be crushed. Many wool hats are crushable, though some are stiff by design, so check the individual style before packing it. Raffia is biodegradable and sourced from Madagascar, where it is harvested from palm leaves without cutting down the tree. Avoid sharp creases and store hats in a way that preserves the crown structure.
Raffia (from Madagascar palm leaves): Lightweight, highly packable, naturally flexible, and biodegradable. Best for warm-weather wear, beach trips, and travel. It is not waterproof but dries quickly.
Paper Straw (twisted paper yarn): Structured yet lightweight and breathable. Ideal for poolside and casual summer activities.
Australian Wool (non-mulesed): Temperature-regulating and water-resistant, suitable for cooler days and transitional seasons. Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for a rating. Wool floppy hats offer a more polished look.
Raffia and straw: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking. Let air dry away from direct heat. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wool: Brush gently with a soft-bristled hat brush to remove dust. Spot clean stains with a damp cloth. Avoid machine washing. Reshape while damp if needed and air dry on a flat surface.
For all styles, avoid crushing the crown during storage. Use a hat box or stuff the crown lightly with tissue paper to maintain shape.
Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its rating. Only approved styles carry a UPF rating. Other styles offer shade from the brim. A wide brim adds shade for your face and neck.
Most Conner floppy hats are listed as "One Size" and are designed to fit head circumferences of approximately 54-58 cm (21 1/4-22 3/4 inches), which accommodates most women. Some styles are available in "One Size Up" for larger head sizes. Floppy hats typically have a more relaxed, forgiving fit compared to structured hats. Check individual product pages for sizing details and adjustability features like interior drawstrings.
Conner Hats chooses its materials carefully and sets standards for its suppliers. Raffia is harvested from palm leaves in Madagascar without cutting down the tree. Our wool is non-mulesed. Conner Hats runs its original St. Augustine warehouse on 100% solar power (orders now ship from American Fork, Utah) and grows a one-acre food forest of fruit and nut trees beside it. The brand has used natural, organic and recycled materials since 2014.
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The McCloud Sun Protection Gardening Hat is the collection’s specifically named gardening style. It is UPF 50+ rated, making it a clear choice for gardening and other sunny outdoor days.
Yes, the collection is designed for beach days, travel, gardening, and outdoor activities. The brims, approximately 3.5 to 4 inches wide, provide shade. All materials are tested with ARPANSA. Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its rating.
Yes. Conner Hats is family-run. Bill Conner learned leatherwork in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1969, emigrated to Australia in November 1970, and made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years. His son Will created the Conner Hats brand, which ships from American Fork, Utah.
