Made from 100% natural paper, the Orchilla hat is an all-new sustainably-made sun hat from Amsterdam-based brand BARTS. With a classic fedora style and a lightweight feel, the Orchilla offers stylish sun protection and a travel-friendly build. It’s a perfect hat for a last minute getaway in the sun, with an adjustable fitting, as well as multiple natural colour options to choose from. The Khaki option in particular has a subtle multi-coloured effect if you’re looking to stand out from the crowd. There’s a neat patterned weave throughout too, adding to that classic, care-free sun hat feel, and allowing cool air to pass through on-the-move.
Isn't it funny how many outdoor brands seem to have started out with one man and a sewing machine? In 1986, the man was Bart Koene and the place was sun-soaked St Tropez. Bart originally knocked up handmade swimming shorts to sell on the beach, but one day a stylish friend was helping him flog his wares when a passing tourist tried to buy her bandana. Bart knew an opportunity when he saw one, and quickly branched out into headwear and other accessories.
Now based in Amsterdam, BARTS has come a long way since ‘86. In fact, the brand offers more than 2,500 products including hats, beachwear and bags. But it’s about quality, not quantity. This is clobber with conscience. BARTS don’t use angora, fur or mohair, and each year they increase their use of recycled and sustainable yarns. The brand insists on a strict code of conduct for its partner factories, and its head office and warehouse in Houthavens is purpose-built to minimise carbon emissions. BARTS employees even get free weekly yoga classes.
