had to switch to wide brimmed hats while playing golf/working in the yard due to skin cancer. i find the wide brimmed tilley hats to more effectively keep my face, neck, and ears out of the sun. the other tilley hats i own are holding up very well (and they get a lot of use). they wash easily in the dishwasher and have kept their color and shape. One other advantage of the tilley brand is the wide choice of sizes available. i like them and would recommend them to all who want a comfortable easy to size hat that provides excellent sun protection.