French Pith Helmet
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Due to the handmade nature of the Pith Helmets, please be advised that there may be some minor imperfections in the construction of the hat. These imperfections should not hinder the look or the wear of the helmet.
The hat is made from the cor (pith) of trees that grow in northern Vietnam. They are made one piece at a time. This helmet has the same properties as the other piths that we carry, that being light weight (the 4-ply wood interior is low-density like balsa wood). Immersible in water whereby the wearer stays cool as he/she hikes and the water evaporates.
This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam. A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats. The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield. These helmets are made in Vietnam using the technigues inherited by the former French occupiers. This style has the biggest brim, about 2 3/4 inches, and is thus arguably the most functional. Colors: Khaki. Size: Adjustable
The hat is made from the cor (pith) of trees that grow in northern Vietnam. They are made one piece at a time. This helmet has the same properties as the other piths that we carry, that being light weight (the 4-ply wood interior is low-density like balsa wood). Immersible in water whereby the wearer stays cool as he/she hikes and the water evaporates.
This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam. A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats. The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield. These helmets are made in Vietnam using the technigues inherited by the former French occupiers. This style has the biggest brim, about 2 3/4 inches, and is thus arguably the most functional. Colors: Khaki. Size: Adjustable
