Beach Hats

Beach Hats are an essential item of clothing in the fight to protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. That doesn't mean they cannot be sylish or look good however. What makes a good beach hat depends on a number of factors such as the UV protection offered and the size of the brim. We feature a wide variety of beach hats with the aim of making your choice easier.

Wearing a beach hat doesn't mean you can't look stylish. There's a wide variety of styles available so you're sure to be able to find a beach hat to suit your preference. There are a few things you should consider when looking for a new beach hat. Firstly find out what the UV protection offered by the hat is. The higher this figure the better protection against the harmful rays of the sun the hat affords.

There are a wide variety of different types of beach hats available to buy. Many people choose a wide brim hat as this affords a greater area of protection around the head. It's also sometimes useful to look for a beach hat with a string tie so the hat can be fixed in place. An alternative to the wide brim beach hat is a floppy beach hat. The brim on one of these hats is not as firm as many other hats giving a more casual appearance. These hats are commonly available as ladies sun hats as the more casual apperance fits in better. Mens beach hats can be fedora style hats with a hard brim or basecall caps for the younger generations. The disadvantage of a basecall cap is it won't offer as much protection as a standard beach hat.

Another option available for both men and women is a cowboy hat. These look equally appealing on both men and women and a popular choice are straw cowboy hats.

If you have babies or young children then it's important to make the decision to protect them with a beach hat. It's a well known fact that children's and especially babies skin has a greater chance of damage from the suns rays that can lead to skin cancer in later life. You should use a high protection sun block in addition to a good high UV beach hat as sun lotion cannot protect the scalp. Sometimes getting your child or toddler to wear a beach hat without trying to take it off all the time can be difficult. Many baby sun hats come with a drawstring tie or strap which helps to prevent the child removing it. For older children they will probably have some opinions on what type of hat they want but stress to them that it's important to wear a beach hat to avoid sunburn and longer lasting damage.