The Blackburn is a classic fedora crafted from a Shantung 'straw'. Our finely woven Shantung's are glazed with our proprietary LiteStraw® finish to provide a supple feel, water repellency and enhanced shape retention. Made in the USA of Globally Sourced Materials Water repellent & Shape Retentive 4" Grad Crown 2 7/8" Pre-Snap Brim Japanese Grosgrain Band Moisture Wicking Sweatband Note: Due to the nature of the fine fibers used to create the Shantung straw some color variation will occur when dyed. This enhances the beauty and uniqueness of this product.