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Carry The Shade With You

Originating from sunny South Africa, House of Ord Cape Town offers high quality, fashion forward sun protective headwear. Cape Town’s climate taught us how important it is to protect yourself against the power of the sun in summer, and fast-changing weather conditions in winter, all while enjoying time spent outdoors.

With over 10 years of industry experience, we aim to share our expertise by bringing you collections tailor-made to suit your lifestyle. Using premium quality materials and sustainable production methods as well as functional and innovative features, our hats are designed to last.

How Our Sun Hats Are Made

How our sun hats are made

Our sun hats are created using various materials: natural fibres are crocheted or braided, ribbon is machine stitched, while other materials are machine knitted. The designs are then “blocked” using a hat block. A hat block is a metal mould that is heated to specific temperatures to create unique characteristics and behaviours in a material, as well as to create the actual shape of the hat style – like a Bucket, Fedora or Trilby.

Our hats are machine stitched by hand by talented machinists, and our Madagascan Raffia sun hats are skilfully handwoven creating unique designs. In selected Raffia sun hats, you will see that the crown may be crocheted with an added cotton lining, whilst the brim is braided to offer the same UV protection.

Sustainable and Functional Design

Sustainable and Functional Design

There are many types of materials used to manufacture our sun hats: from natural fibres derived from reeds and grasses to sustainably sourced Madagascan Raffia and our unique fabric & material blends.

We are committed to using renewable natural resources in the creation of our products and actively focus on extending product longevity through innovative methods, functional features, and the use of high quality materials.

Fedora Shapes

• Pinched crown

• Distinctive ribbon around the base of the crown

Cowboy Shapes

• Pinched Crown. Wire in the brim for creative styling

• Outdoor, beach style

Boater Shapes

• Distinctive shape with a flat, structured crown

Visor Shapes

• Sporty look

• Not UPF Rated

Breton/Capeline Shapes

• Soft and wide brimmed

• Classic and feminine

Bucket Shapes

• Downward sloping brims

• Soft and feminine

Trilby Shapes

• Casual look with a short brim

• Up turned back brim

• Not all Trilbies are UPF Rated

Golf Hats

• Include magnetic ball marker badge

Sun Hat Architecture

1. Crown

The crown is the area at the top of the hat that denotes the hat shape, e.g. Fedora and offers sun protection

3. Brim

The sun protective part of the hat that provides the most shade. Under 5 cm = Not UPF Rated

2. Trim / Band

The detailed area around the base of the crown. Varies from a cotton band to detailed rope, a belt or a patterned scarf

4. Buttons & Badges

A metal stud / button or badge unique to our brand, stitched onto the trim area

Sun Hat Architecture

1. Internal Adjustment

Internal adjustments provide the perfect fit and help keep the hat securely on the head, even in windy conditions!

2. Cotton Lining / Headband

All hats have a matching cotton headband for added comfort.

Some hats may have a cotton lining to ensure that it meets the UPF50+ rating requirements.

The sun hats in our collections provide an easy way to adjust the size in order to ensure a perfect fit. They come either with an inner drawstring, a Velcro adjustment, a Comfy Fit elastic adjustment or an external chinstrap. You can wear your hat even in windy conditions!

Adjustment for Comfort

Internal Drawstring

Internal Comfy-Fit Clip

Simply tie to the correct size:

• Pull drawstring in gently

• Tie a single bow

• Fit onto your head

• Remove from your head and make a secure bow at the same size

• A simple and easy to adjust elastic clip

Internal Velcro

External Chinstrap

• Adjust the Velcro for a comfortable fit

• Adjust the toggle to fit comfortably under the chin

rated protection is important

Sun Safety

Maximum protection against the sun’s powerful rays in summer or fast-changing weather conditions in winter is key.

Not only to shield your skin from ageing but also to protect the deeper layers of your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Even in winter, exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays can cause irreversible sun damage that could lead to skin cancers.

rated protection is important

UPF50+

Why

UPF50+ Rated UV Protection

A sun hat is a physical barrier between you and the sun, unlike SPF sunscreen that needs to be reapplied every couple of hours.

Where the words “UPF50+ Certified UV Protection” are used on our websites and the UPF50+ swing tag is attached to the item when purchasing one of our hats, it means that those products have been tested and verified in a laboratory under strict standards to achieve their UPF50+ rating and offer your skin maximum sun protection.

The UPF50+ rating means that the hat will block out 97 - 98% of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays and is considered to offer “Excellent” sun protection.

UVA protection ensures the deeper layers of your skin are protected from early aging and wrinkles. UVB protection stops your skin from burning, and as we all know sunburn may cause permanent damage over time.

rated protection is important

UPF50+

How Materials Affect UV Protection

The “holes” in the fabric created by the weave of the hat will make a difference depending on whether the fabric absorbs or scatters the UV rays. It is difficult to tell how protective clothing is by looking at it or holding it up to the light, because the human eye responds to Visible Radiation, and not to UVR (Ultraviolet Radiation).

The transmission of light through fabrics in the visible range is often higher than in the UVR range. Laboratory

UPF testing simulates a worst case situation, where the UVR is incident at right angles to the fabric and transmission is therefore maximal. Therefore, when you see a UPF50+ swing tag or label on our products, you can be confident about the listed level of protection.

Our UPF50+ certified sun hats can be worn all day with confidence, even on a cloudy day!

Find Your Size

How To Measure Your Head

• You can measure your head size with a soft tape measure or piece of ribbon/string

• Place the ribbon, string or tape around your head just above your ears, about mid forehead

• You should hold it firmly, but not too tight!

• It should feel as comfortable as you would want it to feel when you wear the hat

• Mark the soft tape measure with a pencil, and you’ll see which size is best for you. Or tie a little knot in the ribbon or string and measure the length in centimetres

Find Your Size

Basic Size Guidelines

Most women’s hats are a 58 cm size. Some women however prefer a 61 cm size, depending on head size or hair style.

Men’s hats are generally a 61 cm size; however some men wear a 58 cm size, it all depends on your preference and how the hat feels on your head, some like a loose fit some prefer a tighter fit.

If your measurement falls between a size, round it up to the next largest size so that you’re guaranteed of a comfortable fit that you can just adjust if you need to.

Adult Sizing

• M/L 58 cm: Medium

• L/XL 61 cm: Large

Cleaning Methods

How to Clean Your Sun Hat

There is a tag on each hat that has recommended cleaning instructions to ensure your hat will last even longer, and keep its stylish shape. Hand washable styles are also crush-resistant, where spot washable styles should be handled with care. We never advise machine washing!

Hand Washable

Rinse hat under cold water to remove sweat or wrinkles. Hand wash with mild soapy water, rinse. Air dry in the shade or dry with a hairdryer on a cool setting.

Spot Clean

Use a wet wipe, or soft damp cloth to clean the dirty area. Air dry in the shade or dry with a hairdryer on a cool setting. Do not submerge in water.

Packing Methods

Ideal for Travelling!

You can pack and flatten most of our hats into your suitcase or backpack and they simply bounce back on arrival. Refer to the fabric features and care chart for detailed information on specific fabric types.

Hand washable & Crush resistant: To pack these styles, push the crown of the hat straight down to flatten out the hat. Lay flat in your suitcase so that it won't get folded or creased. We don’t recommend folding your hat. Gently steam your hat to remove any creases or wrinkles. Flexibraid, Cotton, Polypropylene, Polyester & Polybraid sun hats are crush-resistant.

Spot clean only for Raffia & Natural Fibres: Handle with care when packing, these hats are not crushable. Although their natural materials are durable, spot cleaning and handling with care ensures they last even longer and keep their stylish shape.

To pack these styles, pack your clothes around the edges of your case leaving the middle of your case free for your hat. Place your hat upside down inside your case, and put scarves and other soft accessories inside the hat.

Hand washable. Crush-resistant

This method is ideal for crush resistant & hand washable styles made from Flexibraid, Polyester etc.

Spot clean. Handle with care

This method is best used for non crushable styles to be handled with care e.g. Raffia & Natural Fibre

SPRING / SUMMER COLLECTIONS

MATERIAL TYPE MATERIAL FEATURES & BENEFITS

FLEXIBRAID

Flexibraid is an innovative fabric designed for travel enthusiasts. It is colourfast, washable, packable and so lightweight you'll forget you’re wearing a hat.

PAPER FIBRE

POLYESTER BRAID, POLYPROPYLENE

POLYESTER KNIT & BLENDS

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POLYESTER RIBBON

The tight knit of the Polyester materials create a soft, supple hat that is easy to wear and can be washed by hand in cold water. The material is also colourfast. ü

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Polyester Ribbon hats are machine stitched by hand using strips of material in various patterns. These colourful strips are then machine stitched a second time starting at the crown to create the sun hat.

MADAGASCAN RAFFIA

COTTON / LINEN

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Beautifully crafted from the finest sustainably harvested Madagascan Raffia material. Each piece is handwoven and crafted by skilled artisans, which makes our Raffia hats not only stylish but also unique. ü

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Flexibraid

Designed using fine threads of polyester fibres, including a Polyfilament secretly woven into the braid. This unique blend of fibres allows the hat to hold its shape.

• 100% Polyester

• UPF50+ rated flexible material (where applicable)

• Durable, lightweight and colourfast

• Hand washable. Crush-resistant

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Fiona Fedora

Reef Pana Mate Phoenix Pana Mate Harley Trilby

Monroe Capeline

Natural Fibre (Paper Fibre)

Sun hats designed using natural materials are durable, long lasting and lightweight to wear. The natural fibre materials are sustainably sourced from around the globe, ensuring the trees and plants remain unharmed and can regrow before the next renewable harvest. Materials are dyed and made into fibres which are woven together to form a braid. This braid is then stitched together to make the hat.

• 100% Paper Fibre

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Gatsby

Beau

Oscar Gillaroo

Braided Fedora

Carla Fedora

Stevie Trilby Resort Trilby Bianca Peak

Polyester Knit & Blends

During manufacture, the knitted fibres are heated to a specific temperature for a prescribed length of time. This gives the hat not only its shape, but also gives a softness & suppleness to the hat.

• 100% Polyester

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

• Durable, lightweight and colourfast

• Hand washable. Crush-resistant

• Travel-friendly

Aston Fedora Lizzie

Madagascan Raffia

Madagascan Raffia

Beautifully crafted sun hats from the finest sustainably harvested Madagascan raffia fibres. Each hat is handwoven and crafted by skilled artisans, which makes our raffia hats not only stylish but also unique. Supple and pliant, they hold and maintain their original shape, longevity and style for years to come.

• Sustainably sourced natural fibres

• Handwoven by skilled artisans

• Spot clean. Handle with care

Fedora

Polybraid

A durable fibre, made into threads which are then woven together to form a braid. This braid is then stitched together to make the hat.

• 100% Polyester Braid

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

• Hand washable. Crush resistant

• Travel friendly

Polybraid: Polybraid & Polybraid blends Material: Polybraid

Bella Morgan Peak

Naledi

Cotton & Cotton Blends

Cotton is a natural product and is comfortable to wear, durable and hypo-allergenic.

• Cotton

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

• Hand washable. Crush-resistant

• Travel friendly

& Cotton Blends

Cotton Cotton & Cotton blends Safari Traveller

Polyester Braid

Designed using various threads of polyester fibres stitched together in overlapping layers to achieve the desired look.

• 100% Polyester

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

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Polyester Braid: Polyester and Polyester blends

Material: Polyester Braid

Rosie Audrey Classic (Black)

Polypropylene

Designed using Polypropylene & Polyester stitched together to achieve the desired look.

Fabric: Polypropylene

• 100% Polypropylene

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

• Hand washable. Crush-resistant

• Travel friendly

Lionel Anna Bucket Audrey Classic (Black/White)

Polyester Ribbon

Strips of Polyester “ribbon” are machine stitched together, starting at the crown, to form the hat. The ribbon strip is made up of various colour threads or patterned fabric.

• 100% Polyester Ribbon

• UPF50+ rated material (where applicable)

• Hand washable

• Crush-resistant & foldable. Travel-friendly Material: Polyester Ribbon

Scrunchie

Magnetic Golf BallMarker

Magnetic Golf Ball-Marker

Selected styles feature a hidden magnet in the headband, designed to keep your metal golf ballmarker handy.

CUSTOMIZE

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Phoenix Pana Mate

Reef Pana Mate

Golf Hats With Badge

Golf Hats

Select sun hats include a magnetic golf ball marker badge: Phoenix Pana Mate Reef Pana Mate Morgan Peak Aston Fedora

MATERIAL TYPE

MATERIAL FEATURES & BENEFITS

100% WOOL FELT

LAMBSWOOL

Premium quality felt designed using 100% wool, sourced from RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) Certified suppliers. Luxurious, durable and soft to the touch. Packable, ideal for travel.

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POLYESTER SUEDE

A luxurious blend of 60% Lambswool 40% Polyester. Soft to the touch, durable and crush resistant.

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NYLON / POLYESTER MICROFIBRE

Suede Polyester has a distinctive look. Soft to the touch and durable. Crush resistant & packable, ideal for travel.

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CORDUROY

Water repellent and quick drying material designed for the outdoors. Crush resistant, washable, packable and lightweight.

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Chloe Fedora

Nicky Boater

100% Material: 100% Wool Felt

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Taylor Stitch

Lambswool

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Suede Polyester

Suede Polyester has a distinctive look. Soft to the touch and durable. Crush resistant & packable, ideal for travel.

• Polyester Suede (not Leather Suede)

• UPF50+ rated material (if applicable)

• Spot clean only. Handle with Care

• Crush resistant. Suitable for travel

Suede Polyester:

Riley Fedora Dylan Fedora

Celeste Fedora

Corduroy

Corduroy is textured yet soft to the touch. The vertical lines of Corduroy set this material apart. Warm in winter but can be worn in spring & summer too due to it being lightweight. Crush resistant & packable, ideal for travel.

• UPF50+ rated material (if applicable)

• Durable, lightweight and colourfast

• Hand washable styles

• Crush resistant. Suitable for travel

Nylon & Polyester Microfibre

Water repellent and quick drying material designed for the outdoors. Crush resistant, washable, packable and lightweight.

• UPF50+ rated material (if applicable)

• Hand washable, quick drying

• Crush resistant. Suitable for travel, roll/fold

We hope this headwear manual has provided you with the information you need to identify sun hat styles, their fabrics and characteristics, and to learn more about what makes the House of Ord Cape Town headwear collections unique.

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