What you need to know to buy a Wala Hat
Your Head Circumference
To help choose the correct base size for your Wala Hat™ you will need to know your head circumference.
You may know your approximate head circumference from another fitted cap or hat you have and whilst it would be sufficient to choose your Wala Hat™ base size it won’t be accurate enough when you come to use the personalised adjuster so you need to measure your head at some point.
- To measure your head you will need a sewing tape measure, or a length of string or similar, and a ruler. If someone can help you do this, the process will be easier, but it can be done by yourself without difficulty.
- Our sizes are metric but we have imperial – US, UK comparative measurements if it makes it easier for you but we recommend using the metric sizes as they are easier to work with. Also if you require a metric ruler you can download it here and print out.
Measuring Your Head:
- Start from the middle of your forehead or just above your ear line and wrap the measure or string, while keeping it as level as possible, around your head until you come back to your starting point.
- Do a couple of times to confirm and then note down for later reference.
- When you know your head circumference, the next step is very simple – choose the Wala Hat base size that covers your measurement:
Conversion Chart
The Color of Your Hat
The Wala Hat is available in six colors that have been taken from the rich palette of the Australian outback. The colors are:
Obsidian Black
Serene Blue
Sage Green
Sunburnt Orange
Ironbark Red
Ochre Yellow
The under brim color is the same on every combination – Mist Grey.
Brim Size
The “SunGuard” model Wala Hat™ has a 7CM or 70mm brim* that provides comprehensive coverage for the face, nose, ears neck, and shoulders as recommended by health authorities around the world and can be worn at any time or when the UV Index is 3 or greater.
(The Sunguard brim size can be as wide as 7.6CM as determined by the wearer’s head size)
The “Sports” model Wala Hat™ has a 5CM or 50mm brim that provides protection for those people requiring a hat whilst engaged in short term outside activities such as sports, where sun protection should always be considered.
It offers a slightly lower mass than the SunGuard hat whilst providing sun protection for the face, nose, ears neck with reduced shoulder coverage. It can be worn at any time or when the UV Index is 3 or greater.
