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    Sun Protection Hats: Wide Brim Sun Hats

    Every hat is handmade by a family-owned business using sustainable materials like organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester—with a limited lifetime guarantee against defects. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen. Wide-brim styles (3+ inches) provide dermatologist-recommended coverage for your face, neck, ears, and scalp. Conner’s sun protection hat collection brings together practical styles for gardening, hiking, fishing, travel, beach days, and everyday outdoor wear.

    Guides for choosing your hat

    Family Craft, Practical Coverage

    • Family-run workmanship: Bill Conner learned leatherwork in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1969, then made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years.
    • Thoughtful materials: Choose from organic cotton, hemp, recycled polyester, Australian wool, raffia, leather, and Toyo or paper straw.
    • Broad fit selection: Available sizing spans Small to XXX-Large, plus one-size and extended one-size options.
    • Long-term support: Each hat is backed by a limited lifetime guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
    • Made by a continuing family business: Will Conner created the Conner Hats brand, which ships from American Fork, Utah.
    Outback style hat made from water proof weathered cotton that looks like leather
    Boonie bucket style hat made from organic cotton with wide sun protective brim and cotton chin cord

    Match Materials To Your Plans

    Start with your setting and preferred shape. For packable travel or casual outdoor use, compare the Hiker Bucket Hat, Aussie Surf Organic Cotton Hat, and other cotton or hemp styles. The Black Creek Safari Hemp Hat and safari or outback shapes suit travelers who prefer a more structured profile, while the McCloud Sun Protection Gardening Hat and Myrtle Beach Organic Raffia Hat offer warm-weather texture. For a dressier look, consider a fedora or gambler; for western styling, compare the Outlaw Western Shapeable Cowboy Hat and Country Western Raffia Shapeable. Check the individual listing for its exact measurements, construction, and care instructions. Available fits include Small, Medium, Large, Large/X-Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large, Small/Medium, One Size, and One Size Up. Follow the product-specific care guidance, especially when comparing straw, leather, wool, and cotton.

    Why Choose Conner Sun Protection Hats

    • Sun Protection: Wide brims shade face, ears and neck; hats with open mesh, vents or brims under 2.5 inches carry no UPF rating
    • Wide-Brim Coverage: 3+ inch brims meet Skin Cancer Foundation recommendations for face, neck, and ear protection
    • Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, hemp, recycled polyester, and natural raffia
    • Limited Lifetime Guarantee: Covers defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
    • Family-Made: Handcrafted, drawing on over 50 years of family hatmaking
    • 100% Solar-Powered Warehouse: Our original St. Augustine, Florida warehouse runs entirely on solar power (orders now ship from American Fork, Utah)
    Conner Hats Cheyenne Roper Hat

    Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Protection Hats

    UPF ratings vary by hat. Approved styles carry UPF 25+, UPF 40+ or UPF 50+ ratings; check each product page for its rating. All materials are tested with ARPANSA (the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). Hats with open mesh or open vents, and hats with brims under 2.5 inches, are not rated.

    Regular hats without UPF ratings offer inconsistent protection. According to a Cleveland Clinic dermatologist, “most cotton shirts give you an equivalent of about a UPF of 5 when you're wearing it,” and a standard white T-shirt has a UPF of about 7, dropping to UPF 3 when wet. Many of our hats are UPF rated, but ratings vary by hat. Check each product page for its rating. A listed UPF rating provides a more reliable measure than relying on an untested hat.

    The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a brim at least 3 inches wide all the way around to shade your face, scalp, neck, ears, and upper back. Check each product page for its brim width. A wide brim provides shade.

    Yes. Conner uses organic cotton (grown without synthetic pesticides), hemp (requires minimal water), recycled polyester made from plastic bottles, and natural raffia. The brand runs its original St. Augustine warehouse on 100% solar power (orders now ship from American Fork, Utah) and requires its suppliers to pay fair wages under its Supplier Code of Conduct. Conner is a family business whose roots go back to Bill Conner's BC Hats in Byron Bay, Australia.

    Yes. Conner Hats offers a Limited Lifetime Guarantee for hats purchased from connerhats.com. For workmanship failure within the first 12 months, Conner will provide a free replacement of the same style, size, and color, with shipping paid. After 12 months, a 40% off code is available for a replacement. Material degradation from use qualifies for a 30% off code. If your hat is lost or stolen, you can receive 50% off the same hat.

    Anyone who spends time outdoors should wear sun protection, but these hats are especially important for outdoor enthusiasts who spend hours in the sun—hikers, anglers, golfers, gardeners, beachgoers, and travelers. They're also crucial for people with fair skin, a history of sunburns, or family history of skin cancer. Since 86% of melanomas are caused by solar ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to Cleveland Clinic, protective clothing like wide-brim hats is one of the most effective prevention strategies.

    Measure your head circumference just above your eyebrows and ears using a flexible tape measure, then match it to Conner's size chart:

    • Small - 21 1/4-21 5/8 in / 54-55 cm
    • Medium - 22-22 3/8 in / 56-57 cm
    • Large - 22 3/4-23 1/4 in / 58-59 cm
    • X-Large - 23 1/2-24 in / 60-61 cm

    Many Conner sun protection styles offer adjustable sizing with drawstrings or elastic bands for a customized fit.

    Tightly woven fabrics are generally a better choice than loosely woven straw or mesh, but protection depends on the individual hat. Conner uses organic cotton, hemp, recycled polyester, wool, leather, and raffia. Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its rating. Hats with open mesh or open vents are not rated.

    Yes, you can wear these hats during water activities or while sweating. Sun protection varies by hat; many of our hats are UPF rated, so check each product page for its rating.

    Conner is a family business; Bill Conner has made hats for over 50 years. Our sun hats ship from American Fork, Utah, include two free size inserts, and carry a Limited Lifetime Guarantee against workmanship failure (50% off if lost or stolen). The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.

    For hiking and travel, compare the Hiker Bucket Hat, safari shapes, outback styles, and packable options listed on individual product pages. For gardening, consider a cotton or straw style such as the McCloud Sun Protection Gardening Hat. Choose based on the product’s construction, fit, and care requirements rather than style name alone.

    Care depends on the material and construction. Check the individual product page before cleaning or reshaping a hat, particularly for Australian wool, leather, raffia, straw, and cotton styles. Follow those instructions rather than applying one method to the entire collection, and store the hat as directed when it is not being worn.

    Conner is a family-run hat business with roots in the United States and Australia. Bill Conner made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years, and his son Will created the Conner Hats brand. Today, Conner Hats are made in Australia, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, and Mexico. Orders ship from American Fork, Utah.