Is the brim floppy in wind? My husband needs a hat for strong winds that won't flop down in his face.
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The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called),... » Read More The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. « Show Less
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Hi Petunia--I play golf in strong winds and I like how the straps hold the hat on my head. I have not had any problems with all my Tilley hats. The brim will not flop in the wind. Craig
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The brim is only 3" wide. There may be some flopping at 35+ miles an hour. If your husband is planning on being exposed to winds of that caliber (or higher), I suggest he not wear the hat.
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I have never experienced brim flop with my Tilley, whether walking in strong winds in town or on a ridge.
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I don't think the hat performs well in a stiff wind. The size of the brim is large (it's a sun shade hat more than anything), and that makes it catch the wind more than a normal hat. I find myself flipping the brim down when it blows up in the wind.
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My hat came out of the suitcase about the way I put it in. It is always wrinkled, but I never fail to get compliments on it. I roll it vertically, so that the only chance of wrinkles is on the crown.
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The entire border is elastic in the hem and fits fairly snugly around the bottom. It probably won't stay on in significant wind. I have had it come off only once, and it was a pretty good storm that did it.
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I would say semi-rigid, if that helps. Certainly not as rigid as a baseball hat, but not a floppy "bucket hat" either. Suitable for boating, unless you're on something like Miss Budweiser doing over 75 mph!
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The brim on mine measures 3 inches. I live in Riverside Ca. my back yard faces South with no shade and this hat does a good job of keeping the sun off of you.
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Hi, I have not used the hat on a windy day, however the velcro attachment allows you to adjust the hat to be as snug as needed for the wind. It is sturdy enough for me to say I think it will sustain the wind with reasonable speed.
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The hat has a bit of a soft rumpled look anyway so I'd say packing it isn't going to be a problem if you can avoid folding the brim. :)
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It's got a pretty flimsy foam (or something) making up the brim, definitely not 100% cotton. It's very light and floppy... and really really shrink up and deform if you put through a dryer.
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Yes, it is substantially more stable. It won't flop in the wind or when you ride over bumps, but it can be knocked out of alignment if you bump it into something or drop the helmet on the ground.
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Not really. mine bent with high winds. Would not suggest this fo high winds
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I haven't had problems with the brim of my hats.I found it's best to wash them either by them selves or with just a few other clothes. Not a full load. I then remove the top portion of the plastic cage & let them air dry using the bottom half to retain their shape.
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I don't know about strong winds, but I've been in 20 MPH winds and there was no problems with the top down. When I opened the top, there was no issue.
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The rain gets through the mesh a bit, but it depends on how much rain. For most of us, it wouldn't be a problem. Once, in a real downpour, I put a plastic bag over the hat...my wife laughed a lot, but I stayed quite dry. Or you could just wear the plastic bag? I like that the hat does a better job of keeping the rain off my glasses. The mesh helps with the heat and humidity here in Florida's summers.
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I would describe the brim as 'flexible' rather than 'floppy'. One can shape the brim to some extent... i.e., tilted down in front and tilted up in back.The brim will not flop down around your ears.
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I would wear this hat to the beach, but it has a foam core brim which could loose it's shape getting soaked in water. Spot clean for stains.
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I didn't have trouble... I actually have a small head (I know, weird... but I buy my hats in the youth section), but I didn't find it a problem. My husband has the mens' version of this, and he has a large head (wears 8 1/4" baseball cap) and he didn't have any trouble. I think that the material must stretch enough that it isn't a problem.