What standards must a hat meet to be labelled "UV-resistant"?
Anti-UV standards for hats are very specific: the fabric must of course be anti-UV (UPF index greater than 50), but this is not enough to claim that the finished product is anti-UV. The hat must also have a panel width that fully protects the face and nape of the neck.
This Trek 500 hat complies with the standard, so you can hike with complete peace of mind: you're perfectly protected!
Why is polyamide said to be "more resistant"?
Polyamide has excellent abrasion and tear resistance. What's more, this synthetic fiber is impervious to micro-organisms and mildew!
How do you measure drying speed?
The product is machine-washed 3 times, line-dried, then immersed in water and the time taken for the product to return to its pre-wash weight is measured.
This hat achieves a very good rating of 5 out of 5 stars by returning to its pre-wash weight in less than 80 minutes!
Weight
56-58 cm : 0.082 kg
60-62 cm : 0.088 kg
