Cortez

Name: Cortez | Mens Natural Paper Braid Straw Pork Pie Hat
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Natural Paper Braid Straw Pork Pie Hat

$79 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

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Sizes in stock at American Hat Makers as of Nov 6, 2026. Crossed out = sold out.

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Our take · Researched, not tested

A short brim and an ombre band for easy summer afternoons.

By Margo Lane, straw and sun hats desk Pen name, fact-checked by our team

Paper braid is a smooth, tidy straw, and it makes this Cortez look crisp from across the street. The natural crown measures 3 3/4 in with a fedora shape, and the brim is a short 1 3/4 in, the kind that stays out of your sunglasses. An ombre stripe band adds a bit of color. The sweatband adjusts with Velcro, and the hat is imported. With a brim this short, think of it as a style hat for warm weather, good for a backyard party or a ballgame.

Margo's tip: A brim this short is more style than shade, so on a long day outside pair it with sunscreen for your ears and neck.

What the store lists

Material: Paper Braid
Shape: Fedora
Brim: 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Crown height: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Ombre Stripe Band
Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro Sweatband
Vented: Vents or mesh for airflow
Origin: Imported, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type: Fedora (Fedora)
Material: Paper Braid
Brim: 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Crown: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Ombre Stripe Band
Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro Sweatband
Features: Vented
Sizes: MD, LG, XL
Color: Natural
Origin: Imported

Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

Backyard parties and ballgames
Warm-weather outfits that want a pop of color
Wearing with sunglasses, thanks to a 1 3/4 in brim

Skip it if

You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
You want a stated UPF rating: this listing doesn't give one
You want maximum shade: the brim is 1 3/4 in
You want a cold-weather hat: look at felt

How it compares

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Spec	Cortez This hat	Detroit Men's	Detroit Men's	Detroit Men's
Price	$79	$57	$57	$57
Type	Fedora	Fedora	Fedora	Fedora
Material	Straw	Straw	Straw	Straw
Brim	1 3/4 in	1 1/2 in	1 1/2 in	1 1/2 in
Packs flat	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
UPF	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Vented	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Sizes	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL

Questions

How should it fit?

Level on your head, about a finger above your eyebrows, clearing the tops of your ears. Sizes in stock run MD to XL. MD fits heads 22 to 22 3/4 in (56 to 57 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, size up and add an insert.

Is the Cortez UPF rated?

The listing doesn't state a UPF rating, so don't assume one. Shade depends on the brim and how tight the weave is. Hold it up to a bright light: if light shows through, so does UV.

Does it pack flat?

The store doesn't list it as packable, so don't fold it. Folding straw cracks the weave. Wear it when you travel, or set it crown down in the overhead bin.

How do you clean the Cortez?

Brush off dust with a soft brush and dab marks with a barely damp cloth. American Hat Makers suggests cornstarch for sweat or grease spots, brushed off after it sits. Never soak straw, and let it dry on its crown.

Can you return it?

Per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026, it offers 90-day easy returns. Policies change, so confirm on the store's page before you order.

Do you sell this hat?

No. American Hat Makers sells it. The store button opens their product page, and we earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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