Spend hours in your garden without worry. Our wide-brim gardening hats feature 3.5-4 inch brims that provide shade for your face, neck, and ears. Made from natural hemp, raffia harvested without cutting down the tree, Toyo straw, recycled polyester, and canvas, each hat is designed by Will Conner, who learned the craft in his father Bill's Byron Bay factory where BC Hats created Australia's original leather hat with a shapeable brim.
Start with the kind of coverage and airflow you need. For a classic gardening silhouette, compare the McCloud Sun Protection Gardening Hat, Aspen Vented Toyo Straw Hat, and wide-brim raffia styles such as Amy Summer or Latin Quarter. Hemp options including the Nathan Hemp Mesh Hiker and Cool Air Hiker suit shoppers who want a natural-fiber outdoor style, while recycled boater and hiking hats offer other lightweight outdoor choices. Mesh and vented designs can help with airflow; remember that open areas do not provide the same coverage as solid fabric. For a lightweight option, consider the Airflow Lightweight Recycled Outdoor Hiking Hat. Check the selected product’s size options against your measurements, especially when comparing Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, or one-size fits. For care, follow the instructions for that specific material rather than treating straw, raffia, hemp, canvas, and recycled fabric alike.
Research shows that brim width directly correlates with UV protection effectiveness:
Conner Hats gardening collection features 3.5-4 inch brims—exceeding the minimum expert recommendation and providing comprehensive coverage for hours spent tending plants, weeding beds, and harvesting produce.
The best gardening hats combine three essential features: a wide brim (minimum 3 inches, ideally 3.5-4 inches) to cast shade over your face, neck, and ears; breathable materials like hemp, raffia, or Toyo straw to help keep you comfortable during extended outdoor work; and a secure fit with adjustable drawstrings or chin straps so the hat stays in place when you bend over plants.
Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its rating. Wide brims provide shade, but shade is not a UPF rating.
Natural materials are good options for gardening hats. Organic cotton feels soft; hemp is durable and becomes softer with wear; and raffia straw is lightweight, with a natural weave that allows airflow. Conner Hats’ gardening collection includes hemp, natural raffia, and Toyo straw. Consider the material and weave when choosing a hat for your gardening routine.
No, a chin strap or adjustable drawstring isn't essential for every gardener, but it can help keep a hat in place, especially in windy conditions or when you bend over to weed, plant, or harvest. A loose hat may shift and become distracting, while a too-tight hat can be uncomfortable during extended wear. Look for a comfortable fit, with an internal drawstring adjuster or removable chin strap if you want extra security.
For organic cotton and hemp gardening hats, spot clean with mild soap and cold water, then air dry away from direct sunlight to preserve fabric integrity and shape. For raffia straw hats, gently brush off dirt with a soft brush and wipe with a barely damp cloth—avoid soaking straw, which can weaken the weave. Never machine wash or tumble dry gardening hats, as heat and agitation damage natural fibers and distort brim shape. Store hats in a cool, dry place with adequate air circulation; avoid crushing brims by hanging hats or storing them upside down.
Conner Hats brings 50+ years of family hatmaking expertise to every gardening hat. Will Conner learned the craft working in his father Bill's Byron Bay factory, where BC Hats created Australia's original leather hat with a shapeable brim. We use materials including hemp, natural raffia, Toyo straw, and recycled polyester, crafted to last seasons, not just one summer. Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its rating. Every hat includes our Limited Lifetime Guarantee (50% off if lost or stolen). We run our original St. Augustine warehouse on 100% solar power, and orders ship from American Fork, Utah. We also maintain our company food forest at the original site and have created a hub there for other small businesses to use the location.
Look for the collection’s wide-brim styles, including the McCloud Sun Protection Gardening Hat, Amy Summer Womens Raffia, and Latin Quarter Ladies Raffia Sun Hat. The collection description identifies its wide brims as 3.5 to 4 inches.
Yes. The collection includes sizes from Small through XXX-Large, plus Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, one-size, and other listed size options. Availability varies by hat, so check the individual product listing before ordering and compare its available size with your preferred fit.
No hat in this collection is designed specifically for ponytails. If you prefer a traditional wide brim, compare the straw and raffia options, and check each product description for its available fit and construction before choosing.
For airflow, consider the Aussie Cooler Canvas Mesh Hiker, Nathan Hemp Mesh Hiker, Cool Air Hiker, or Airflow Lightweight Recycled Outdoor Hiking Hat. For a more traditional garden look, browse the straw and raffia styles. The Sunblocker Lightweight Recycled Outdoor is another practical lightweight option.
