I wanted a basic hat that I can wear everyday. The cotton fabric makes the hat feel nice. It feels my head perfectly. I like that the hat isn't pure black. I did not want wear a black hat in the scorching sun. I wanted the hat to protect my scalp from being burned. Since it is a pigment dyed low hat, the hat chose is more of a grey color. I can't wait to wear this out in the sun or when I go hiking.