Argyle
$120.00
A Gem of a Hat. The Argyle diamond mine was one of the world’s largest producing mines, and the largest producer of natural-colored diamonds, including: white, champagne, cognac, blue, violet and the rare and highly coveted Argyle pink and red diamonds. The Argyle Hat is a gem of a hat, marrying modern fabrics and classic styling to create a modern classic you will love.
Micro-Suede Means Greater Wearability. The Argyle is crafted from a luxurious, waterproof, micro-suede material which looks and feels like suede leather without the weight, excessive warmth, and worries about keeping it clean. This micro-suede wears lighter, cooler, and is washable, for worry-free wearing.
Sun Safe with Style. Having the highest risk levels for skin cancer in the World, the Aussies developed the SPF and UPF sun protection ratings. A 50+ UPF rating means your hat will block 98%+ of the sun’s harmful rays. Crafted from 50+ UPF rated materials, The Yarra’s 2 ½” Brim gently slopes front and rear to keep the glare out of your eyes and the sun off your neck. The 3 ½” Crown gives your head some breathing room while maintaining a modern Fedora styling.
What Makes The Argyle So Special. Newcastle Hats created the Walkabout Collection as a family of dress and dress casual hats. Crafted from premium materials and upgraded fittings, each Argyle is handcrafted in Australia featuring:
- A luxurious 50+ UPF rated micro-suede, water resistant, and soft to the touch.
- A 2 1/2” Brim with flexible brimlock edging and color harmonized synthetic felt tape trims.
- A 3 1/2” Crown triple vented on each side.
- Gusset is fully lined with an Aboriginal print fabric.
- A braided cord chinstrap & metal toggle to secure your hat when in the wind or on the water.
- Washable: the Argyle is made to meet Life head on … and clean-up afterwards.
- Just shy of 7 ounces, this hat wears deceptively light, and extremely comfortable.
Newcastle Hats are a product of VISIONSafe, the leader in quality safety gear. A commitment to quality & safety evidenced by: all materials are sourced from ISO certified suppliers, and Newcastle Hats is fully accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.
The Australian take on the classic suede Fedora, premium materials, handcrafted, all materials and production certified to the highest standards, and an Aus-some look that goes anywhere … The Argyle may become the crown jewel of your hat selection.
From the Experts in Quality Safety Gear. Newcastle Hats are proudly made in Australia by the experts at VISIONSafe, the leaders in quality safety gear. Since 1998, VISIONSafe has been dedicated to creating and sourcing the latest and best in safety equipment. Newcastle hats was founded by a couple who had a great idea, but did not have the knowledge, experience, or resources to bring their idea to fruition. Dean Roberts (VISIONSafe Founder) had the ability to embrace the vision a make it a reality.
By putting the vision, passion, and resources of VISIONSafe behind the brand, Newcastle Hats have become the stylish, durable, sun-safe hats that are tough enough to go to work, and work for you.
Only the Finest Materials. The motive is in the moniker … VISIONSafe. When VISIONSafe began testing materials from some of the biggest suppliers in Asia they discovered all the harmful chemicals which are used in their manufacture. As Dean Roberts explains it, “You are going to place that hat on the part of your body where the skin between the surface and your blood vessels in thinnest. Do you want to have residual amounts of formaldehyde, lead, and other dangerous chemicals directly touching your skin there?”
Every Newcastle Hat is made from materials which are sourced from ISO certified suppliers in the EU, so you can count on the quality and safety of your hat … above and beyond the sun protection.
Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Sun Protection Claims. Many hat and apparel manufacturers are cavalier in how they throw around sun protection claims. For a Hat to claim a UPF Rating in Australia and comply with the AS 4399:2020 standard:
- The material the Hat is made from must be UPF rated.
- The fabric component with the lowest rating used in the Hat determines the UPF rating overall.
- The design of the Hat itself is subject to specific requirements:
- A minimum Brim width of 6cm (2.4 inches) for Bucket Style Hats.
- 7.5cm (3 inches) minimum Brim width for broad brim hats with a head circumference greater than 56cm (22 inches); or 6cm (2.4 inches) minimum Brim width for hats with a head circumference less than or equal to 56cm (22 inches).
- Provide neck, face and ear protection for Legionnaire style caps or alternative designs.
Who Counts on Newcastle Hats? In Australia, Newcastle Hats does most of their business with commercial customers. Road Crews, Power Line Workers, Forestry Services, School Children. They trust their heads and health to Newcastle Hats. If you are looking for a sun safe hat that wears with comfort and style, you can count on Newcastle to protect you too.
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