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A visor shades your face and eyes but leaves the top of your head open, so it stays cooler and works easily with a ponytail or bun. A full brim also covers your scalp, ears, and neck, which matters more for long hours in strong sun.

Cotton is soft, crushable, and easy to wash, so it suits casual days and sports. Raffia breathes well, holds a neater shape, and looks dressier for vacations and garden parties, but it should be kept out of heavy rain.

Check the care label first, since some cotton hats can be machine washed on a delicate cycle while others are hand wash only. Use cold water and a mild detergent, reshape the hat while it is damp, and let it air dry instead of using a dryer.

Only roll hats labeled packable or rollable. Roll the brim loosely toward the crown instead of folding it into sharp creases, and keep it on top of your luggage rather than under heavy items. Unpack it soon after you arrive so it can relax back into shape.

Proportion is the key. Medium brims and moderate crowns, like cloches, cotton bucket hats, and short brim fedoras, keep the hat from overwhelming a smaller frame. Very wide floppy brims can look oversized, so check the brim width in the product details.