Elegant they might not be,but the long back
of the traditional souwester (or sou wester) hat keeps the rain or rough seas
from running down the back of your neck and the big brim keeps water out of your
eyes.They also double as a bailer or emergency bucket.Material for the souwester
is a heavy Yellow PVC on canvas backing (similar to the traditional
oilskins),and adults are made as one size to fit all,but we can do childs or
large sizes.The souwesters are hand made locally.The strap is fixed,non
adjustable and worn hanging down loose at the front because these are designed
for working in the hostile enviroment of a fishing trawler where a tight strap
could prove dangerous if it caught in machinery.The traditional colour is
yellow, black also available..
.Price £19.50p Post to UK (non
refundable) £2.50p..For ordering details,terms and conditions FAQ.please click here.
For anyone out in bad
weather,trawlermen,vegetable pickers,farm workers and Paddington Bear look
alikes.
The Elka or stormline heavy duty
waterproof clothing we sell normally has a rain hood fixed to the
top.Some fishermen prefer the seperate souwester type rain hat,which can be
worn with all brands of waterproof jackets or smocks.
