My husband had some 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his face, neck and ear. He was told to wear wide brimmed hats for about a year (to protect him from any sunlight). My husband is NOT a hat person. We tried a few wide brimmed hats, that he hated. I found this one, and decided to try it. It does a great job of covering his neck and ear, and the side of the face that needs protection. Hubby likes it too! The flap comes off, for easy washing, (machine washable) and the hat can be worn without the flap. Anyone who needs/wants protection against the sun, I'd recommend this hat.