In addition to the extra wide edge giving shade from the sun, one of the excellent features of a Tilley Hat is that it has two grommets near the top. By submerging the hat in water, the water fills through the grommets holes and then one can dump a liter or so of water. The heavy cotton cloth continues to stay cool for 15 or 20 minutes even in extreme heat.
Moments after my "hat" bath. Besides the extra wide brim giving shade from the sun, one of the excellent features of a Tilley Hat is that it has two grommets near the top. By submerging the hat in water, the water fills through the grommet holes and then one can dump a liter or so of water. The heavy cotton cloth continues to stay cool for 15 or 20 minutes even in extreme heat. 