Sun Protection Hats: Visors, Cowboy Hats, Baseball Caps and More

I have been a huge fan of wearing a hat or visor since I was 18. The reason: Freckles! Now that years have passed, wearing a hat has paid off. I do not have sun damage to my face and premature aging. Plus, my freckles have just about faded!

Here are some of my favorite sun protection hats:

Visor:
Visors are my favorite sun protection type of "hat." Not the type of visor that straps to your head. I'm sure ladies know we don't want our hair messed up. I like the visors that slide right onto your head with no back. Athletic Works makes this visor for a mere $1.99 and is sold at Wal-Mart. The visor comes in array of colors. Blue jean, red, yellow, white, etc. I have many colors to match my summer outfits. The visor will not protect your hair from drying in the sun, but does a wonderful job of protecting your face from skin damage. For the price and style, Athletic Works visor is a great buy.

Cowboy Hat:
I enjoy wearing cowboy hats in the summer, too. Wal-Mart has cowboy hats that look like weaved straw cowboy hats, but it is actually made of paper! Faded Glory makes a nice looking hat for only $9.99 at Super Wal-Mart. It is stylish with a variety of bandana colors around it that are attached. You can choose which color suits your taste and needs. This hat may let a few spots of sun on your face due to the very small weaved holes in it.

Women's Wide Brim Hat:
My third favorite sun protection hat is the women's wide brim hat. JCPenny's has wonderful colors for $19.99. They come in a stripped pattern or solid colors that are in style. Wal-Mart sells these hats, too, for half of the price. Their colors do not come in as large of selection, but if you want to save some money Wal-Mart is the place for you to shop. Although the sun protection hats from JCPenny's seem to be made a little better by having a thicker material.

Baseball Cap:
Baseball caps never go out of style. Men, women, and children can don the hats. You can choose any color you'd like. Also, you can choose to have funny sayings on your hat or sport's teams. Embroidered baseball caps may be your style.

You can find baseball caps at discount stores, sporting events, selling on the streets of large cities, etc.

My favorite baseball cap is from New York City quality headwear by Danelley. It is pink and has New York City embroidered on it. This hat I paid $10.00 for on the street and the money went for a donation to a food pantry and soup kitchen. Each of my friends and I bought one and whenever I wear mine, I know I helped someone.

Baseball caps cover about half of your face from the sun.

Sunday Afternoon Cruiser Hat:
For women and men the Sunday Afternoon Cruiser hat is a nice choice. This hat is waterproof and sells for $32.00 online at the Aaron Hats website. This hat comes with certified sun fabric. A strap is attached for sizing and locks with a cord. A nice added touch is the crown mesh vent.

Tilley T4 Hat:
Planning a golf outing? The Tilley T4 Hat is the sun protection hat for you. This hat will protect you very well from the sun and rain if you happen to get caught in a storm on the golf course. The hat is a little pricey at $69.00 but it is guaranteed for life. This hat has the highest rating from the AMC Cancer Research Center for ultraviolet protection. For $69.00 I'd say that is a deal you cannot beat. You can buy this hat online at the Aaron Hats Web site.

Little Boys Crushable Bucket Hat:
For $13.95 you can find a boy's crushable bucket hat at the Coolibar Web site. This hat is reversible which is an added bonus. Your child can wear this hat in the handsome plaid for church outings and white at school or the beach. Ninety eight percent sun protection for your child. You may hand wash this hat. There is a cord to hold the hat onto your son while he is busy playing.

Child All Sport Hat:
The Child All Sport hat has 98% sun blockage. This hat comes in white for both genders, pink for girls ($13.95), and blue ($13.95) for boys. The white hat sells for $11.95 at this time on the Coolibar Web site versus its $15.95 regular price. The pink and blue Child All Sport hat are both chlorine resistant.

The hat is made out of soft and breathable fabric. The hat has a brim and extends with a drape that will cover your child's neck. A nice added bonus so your child's neck will not burn. The hat will block 98% of the sun. You may hand wash this hat when needed.

Variety of Infant Hats:
We must protect our infants. The Coolibar Web site has a variety of infant hats for your child. This Web sites hats are all UPF 50+ for UV protection for your baby. Hats range from $5.95 to $13.95. The infant sun protection hats come in pink, blue, and a few cute patterns. For quality protection for your infant please check out the Coolibar Web site.

Stay protected this summer!

Sources:

http://www.getahaton.com/Tilley_T4_Hat_p/tilley-t4kol.htm
http://www.coolibar.com/babysunhats.html