The tri-corner Pirate hat came crushed in the box, inside plastic packing. The panels are "secured" by velcro which is poorly spaced. While there is wire installed around the rim, the hat can't achieve any semblence of a nice shape. For me, a complete waste of money. When hats or caps come crushed the crown is misshapen and looks cheap. Overall product quality and appearence is poor. If you need it for a one-off childrens costume party or play then it might work for you. I've already purchased another hat for my Pirate Costume. In this case, the savings did not produce anything I would wear in public.