The Best Sun Hats for Men and Women of 2025

The right hat offers a practical deterrent to skin cancer, one of the most common in North America. We’ve curated a list of our favourites, including two popular Canadian brands.

Looking back at your life, how much time do you think you’ve spent in the sun? For most of us, it’s incalculable. We know the stats for skin cancer are on the rise in North America. According to the latest research, almost one in five people will get it. However, it’s not random. A good sun hat, combined with sunscreen and other protective steps, can dramatically improve your odds of staying healthy. 

Hats only work if you wear them. Moreover, not all are created equally. The concern around skin cancer has reached designers who are now making hats from SPF fabrics with brims that provide generous coverage to the face, ears, neck, and in some cases, chin straps to ensure your protection stays in place during activities or in windy conditions.

Great sun hats offer some distinct benefits, including:

• Full brim - a vital feature separating sun hats from baseball caps, sun hats must protect our face, ears, and neck. We recommend a hat’s brim be at least 3 inches.
• Comfort: Fabric feel, weight, fit, sizing options, and adjustability all factor in–sun hats promote breathability and comfort.
• Visibility: The right hat finds a middle ground, with a brim that protects but lets you see what’s in front of you.
• Stylishness: if you don’t like a hat, you’re less likely to wear it, so we chose versatile styles at home in the city, the mountains, or a golf course.

At Roxann’s Hats of Fort Langley, we have many clients looking for premium sun hats for men and women. For optimal comfort and protection, a few brands have distinguished themselves for their innovative approach to sun protection.

Tilley Airflo Broad Brim LTM6

Our first pick comes from the Canadian brand Tilley. The team at Tilley claims they make “the world’s finest sun hats,” and our bestselling Airflo Broad Brim LTM6  certainly lives up to the legacy, including UPF 50+ protection and a broad brim with a DWR finish and chin strap to keep your hat firmly in place. All Tilley sun hats offer lifetime protection in every durable style. Plus, they’re foldable, making them the perfect travel companion. Mindfully designed with a lifetime guarantee, Tilley hats for men and women are cool and comfortable. This one even contains a tiny pocket in the crown to stash cards or cash.

Wallaroo Logan

For adventurous treks under the hot sun, Logan by Wallaroo is a fun sun hat distinguished by functionality. As an American brand conceived in Australia, Wallaroo’s mission has been to help eliminate the threat of skin cancer through information and prevention. Logan is crafted from UPF 50+ fabric, which blocks 97.5% of ultraviolet rays, according to the Australian Radiation Protection Agency. It features a wide brim for superior sun protection and a secure chin strap for windy mountain trails. Eye-catching with contrasting weave and rugged waxed cotton trim, this unisex design works for everything from mountain peaks to hammock retreats.

Parkhurst Panama Wide Brim Hat

Another Canadian pick– Parkhurst, originally Dorothea Knitting Mills, has been a leading Canadian manufacturer of knitted accessories for almost a century. The  Panama Wide Brim Hat for women is made from light paper straw for elegance and airflow. Treated with SunGuard™ technology for up to 50 times the natural protection from the sun’s rays, this hat is classic with a contrasting bow, and an internal drawstring allows for a customizable fit. Spot clean as needed. However, the paper construction means no rain or washing–this hat must stay dry. 

Finding the Right Sun Hat

If it’s time to invest in a sun hat for men or women, here are a few tips to remember:

• Hats with a certification of UPF 30 or above are best.
• Darker colours are more sun protective due to their ability to absorb UVR 
• Your hat should have a full brim, preferably 3 inches or wider 
• Densely woven fabrics like denim, canvas, wool, and most synthetic fabrics (such as nylon or polyester) are typically good at absorbing UV radiation or reflecting it away from you.
• Look for UPF 50+ fabrics or special treatments that offer sun protection.

Roxann's Hats of Fort Langley

Based in Vancouver and shipping across Canada, Roxann’s is BC’s biggest little hat store. With sun hats for men and women, we offer casual, beach-friendly and sporty sun hats tested for anyone sensitive to UV radiation or for those who simply want to invest in their health. Ask us about our latest selection in store, including collections made from beautiful, natural materials like canvas, straw, and denim.