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Panamas, narrow-brimmed straw trilbies, linen coppolas and the occasional boater: what Italian men actually wear from June to September, and how to pick a hat that works the same way in an American...

Palm leaf and sisal are the toughest natural straws, and tightly woven toquilla is the most durable fine straw. Here is how the materials compare — boaters and toyo included.