Price : $66.60 - $79.00
Product Description
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The Tilley Outback Hat fuses a traditional broad-brim hat silhouette with a modern waxed cotton technology that can be washed, worn, packed, used, and abused. Even with heavy use, the hat will not transfer wax, will remain non-sticky, and will not emit a strong waxy odor. In time, the waxed finish will take on a leather-like appearance unique to its owner. Designed for any outdoor activity and unisex wear, the 100 percent cotton waxed hat offers 50+ UPF sun protection. The easy to care for hat can be hand or machine washed on a gentle cycle, then reshaped and air dried.
The Outback Waxed Hat looks great on men and women.
The Tilley Outback Hat fuses modern day technology with a traditional broad-brim silhouette. This next generation waxed cotton is machine washable, durable and water-repellant - no more wax transfer, 'sticky hand' or strong waxy odor. In time, the waxed finish will take on a leather-like appearance unique to its owner. Ideal for any outdoor activity.
Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B0033WRWRG
- Item model number: TWC4
Product Features
- Unisex sun and rain repellent hat with a traditional broad-brim silhouette
- 100 percent cotton fabric with a durable waxed finish
- Finish is odor free, non-sticky, and takes on a leather-like appearance with wear
- Certified UPF 50+ sun protection; machine washable
- Guaranteed for life--suitable for any outdoor activity
Tilley Endurables TWC4 Outback Waxed Hat
Customer Reviews
I love this hat. It is a good design, well made, and durable. If I ever lose it I will get another. The catch is that it really isn't water resistant. It isn't 'waxed cotton' in any sense of the term. Depending where you look the manufacturer says that when the hat loses water resistance to rejuvenate it by putting it in the clothes dryer, or, by spraying the hat it with water-repelling chemicals used for clothing. For me, right out of the box, the hat soaked up water just like any cotton does. So after awhile I treated it with the very oilskin wax that the product description scoffs at ("...no more wax transfer, 'sticky hand' or strong waxy odor..."). I used a traditional reproofing wax sold by 'Filson'. I'd bet that any oilskin reproofing wax would be similar. These oilskin reproofing waxes are the traditional way of waterproofing cloth - and they work quite well. Yes, it is a bit of effort and mess to apply. Yes, it has a very slightly tacky feel on the outside of the hat. Yes, oilskin wax reproofing requires reapplication (perhaps once a year or so). But there is no odor or wax transfer that I can perceive. But now, after waxing it properly, the fabric is quite water-resistant. For those who care, the hat also looks better in my opinion (it is now a darker brown and very leather-like in appearance with lots of 'character'). Now it is a real oilskin (or waxed cotton) hat. As an added bonus, there is no more need for constant washing as per the instructions that come with the hat. Since the entire hat is now oiled (waxed) there is no worry that oil and perspiration from your head will discolor the hat - the entire hat is 'discolored' evenly from the oilskin reproofing wax treatment. I still recommend the hat... in fact I love it more than ever. Don't be afraid to convert your Tilley Outback to a genuine waxed cotton oilskin hat.
We do quite a lot of vacationing that takes us to sunny, rainy, tropics and the Tilley hat has been a great value. Make sure you follow the sizing guidelines!
This hat needs to fit loose, should sit with the crown down on your head but not so loose as to slide around. Try on a sized hat and be able to get a finger or two inside the headband. This will give you the correct Tilley size. The chin/head straps brilliantly hold it on in windy conditions. It floats and has a "secret" pocket in the crown for ID's, room keys, money.
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