This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam.
A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats.
The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield.
These helmets are made in Vietnam using the techniques inherited by the former French occupiers.
The pith helmets can be immersed in water, whereby the wearer stays cool during use on hot summer days. Please submerge the outside of the helmet carefully, without allowing water to spill into the interior of the helmet.
Approx. 4 1/2" crown
Approx. 2 3/4" front and back brim
Approx. 2 1/2" side brims
Made of: Pith or Cork of certain trees in Vietnam, covered in cotton twill.
Colors: Beige and White.
Size: Adjustable by way of a Velcro-like ending to the interior cotton sweatband.
Fits up to size 7 3/8 comfortably.
If a 7 3/8 or above, we suggest the Big Head version of this helmet.
Due to the handmade nature of the Pith Helmets, please be advised that there may be some minor imperfections in the construction of the hat. These imperfections should not hinder the look or the wear of the helmet.
For Bulk/ Wholesale Purchase of this hat, please feel free to contact us.
ALL OF THE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS BELOW ARE TAKEN BY NOGETRACO
Mr. Vinh Dinh Dam, Owner of Northern General Trading Company Limited is on your left-hand side and on your right-hand side is the former US ambassador to Vietnam. The man of property graduated from Vietnam Foreign Trade University in 1979.
Nogetraco was founded in 2004 by Vietnamese farmers and craftsmen. The business has been helmed by Mr.Vinh, the forerunner. Personal charm, good knowledge of business management and foreign languages has won him a lot of customers around the world.
We benefit from the favorable geographical conditions that allow us to grow the pith plant on our Vietnamese soil, this can not be done elsewhere in the world. This material from this pith tree is extremely important to the making of our pith helmets.