Elegant they aren't,but the long back of
these traditional souwester (or sou wester) hats keeps the rain,even in a heavy
storm,or sea water 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 larger sizes.The rain hats are hand made
in Lowestoft which was once a major UK commercial fishing port.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 commercial fishing boat
where a tight strap could prove dangerous if it caught in machinery.The
traditional colour is a bright yellow, but black sou'westsers are also
available..
.Price £19.50p Post to UK (non
refundable) £2.50p..
For anyone out in foul
weather,fishermen,vegetable pickers,farm workers and Paddington Bear look
alikes,these will keep your head dry in the middle of any storm.
There are google checkout and paypal buttons
at the foot of this page,if you prefer you can ring us woth a credit card to
hand on 01502 584575
The Elka
heavy duty waterproof clothing we sell has a rain hood fixed to the
top.Some fishing boat crews prefer the seperate souwester type rain
hat,which can be worn with all brands of waterproof jackets or
smocks.
