An ultralight, rollable straw visor with an open top, a 4.5-inch wide brim, and a satin band. The braided paper straw is finished with a UPF 50+ UV-protective coating and independently verified to block 99.95% of both UVA and UVB across all four colorways. Pack it flat for travel; pops back to shape in seconds.
Key Features
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UPF 50+ Coating — A UV-protective finish seals the straw's natural gaps, so an open, breathable visor still blocks 99.95% (a step most cheap straw hats skip)
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UPF 50+ · Blocks 99.95% UVA + UVB — Third-party lab verified, full report linked below
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Open-Top Visor — Ponytail-friendly, breathable, no flat-hair
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Rollable — Folds to 1/3 size, springs back to shape
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Braided Paper Straw + UPF 50+ Coating + Satin Band — Ultra-light at 3.5 oz, eco-friendly
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"Vancouver Island is the perfect testing lab for the sun hats Hikesity makes. Between the beaches, the trails and the West Coast rain, if a sun visor thrives here for a year, it's ready for anywhere."
— BC Living, Made With Love: 12 Apparel Brands From Vancouver Island (July 2026)
UPF 50+ Coating — Why an Open Straw Visor Still Blocks 99.95%
Natural straw is woven with tiny gaps, so most straw hats give unreliable sun protection — a loosely woven straw can measure as low as UPF 2–5, essentially none. That's the catch nobody tells you about a "straw sun hat."
We solve it at the fiber level. Every Eco-Chic braided paper straw visor is finished with a UPF 50+ UV-protective coating that seals those gaps and absorbs the UV that would otherwise pass straight through the weave. It's an extra manufacturing step — and a real added cost — that inexpensive straw visors skip. It's also why an open, breathable straw visor can still block 99.95% of the sun's rays. Because the finish is bonded to the fibers, it doesn't rinse off or wear down like sunscreen.
And we publish the proof. Most visor brands self-claim "UV protection" without disclosing test results. We don't. Every Hikesity Braided Straw Visor is tested by an ILAC-MRA accredited third-party lab — recognized in the US, Canada, EU, and 100+ countries.
Result: UPF rating >50 · Only 0.05% UVA and 0.05% UVB pass through · 99.95% UV blocked across all four colorways.
📄 Full test reports:
Specifications
| Style |
Open-top sun visor (crownless) |
| UPF Rating |
UPF 50+ (99.95% UV blocking, third-party verified) |
| Material |
Braided paper straw + UPF 50+ UV-protective coating + polyester satin band |
| Brim Width |
4.5 in / 11.5 cm |
| Head Circumference |
22–23 in / 56–58 cm (adjustable inner band) |
| Weight |
3.5 oz / 100 g |
| Rollable |
Yes — folds to 1/3 size |
| Care |
Spot clean with damp cloth (do not machine wash) |
| PFAS-Free |
Yes |
FAQ
How does an open straw visor block 99.95% of UV?
Natural straw is woven with gaps that let UV through, which is why untreated straw hats can be as low as UPF 2–5. The Eco-Chic braided paper straw is finished with a UPF 50+ UV-protective coating that seals those gaps and absorbs UV, so an open, breathable visor still blocks 99.95% — verified at UPF_AV 2000 by the third-party lab reports above. The coating is bonded to the fibers, so it doesn't wash or wear off like sunscreen.
Is UPF 50+ the highest rating?
Yes. It's the highest rating recognized by US (AATCC 183), Australia (AS/NZS 4399), and EU (EN 13758) standards. Our visor blocks 99.95% of UVA and UVB — see the linked lab reports above.
Is the lab certification valid in the US and Canada?
Yes. The lab is ILAC-MRA accredited (mutually recognized by US ANAB and Canadian SCC, among 100+ national accreditation bodies). Our UPF claims meet US FTC and Canadian Competition Bureau substantiation requirements.
How do I pick the right size?
The visor fits head circumferences 22–23 in (56–58 cm) with an adjustable inner band. Measure around your head just above ears and eyebrows.
Will it lose shape if I roll it in my suitcase?
No. The braided paper straw uses high-density weaving designed to fold and spring back. Tested for 50+ pack-and-unpack cycles.
Can I wash it after the beach?
Spot clean only with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash or submerge — water will warp the paper straw. With proper care, UPF 50+ protection lasts the full visor lifespan.
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