I purchased this hat for my husband, who is an avid gardener. He tried several other hats that only provided minimal protection from insects.  He tried other hats with detachable netting, but it always slips out of place while working and the pesky insects can easily get under the netting. This hat solves that problem with the netting sewn onto the rim (holding the netting in place)!  The netting can be flipped up over the rim when it isn't needed. My husband and I highly recommend this hat!:)