Ava Hat
Ava Hat
Ava Hat
Ava Hat
Ava Hat
Ava Hat

Ava Hat

Le Hat By Rae Feather

£120
Size:

Only 2 pieces in stock!

Our Ava Hat is made from finely knitted papier which is handwoven by our artisans in Italy. A lightweight hat which can be packed away into a suitcase. This hat is designed to take you from the city to the beach - an all round great sun hat. This piece does not roll or come with a biodegradable storage case. Finished with a beautiful removable hatband. 

  • Size: 57cm, 59cm
  • Crown Height: 13cm
  • Brim Size: 12cm
  • Composition: Finely Knitted Papier
  • Removable hatband included
  • Hatband Composition: 60% Acetate 40% Cotton
  • Internal grosgrain band with adjustable drawstring tie inside
  • Comes with a ByEloise hair tie.
  • Handcrafted by artisans in Italy
We currently offer a 57cm and 59cm Le Hats. All are sized at approximate measurements as they are handmade and size can vary by 0.5-1cm. Nevertheless you will be able to easily adjust the hat from the inside with a drawstring tie. If you need a smaller size, simply pull the drawstring from the inner sweatband and tie a bow to secure it. You have the capacity here to reduce the size by 2cm. 
We have illustrated a few simple steps to ensure you’re measuring your head properly before purchase. In order to do this you will need a cloth tape measure. It would help if you also had some assistance from another person, just to ensure accuracy. Please note that we measure in centimeters. 

HOW SHOULD I WEAR MY HAT?
We’ve listed two options of wearing your hat. It is essential to measure your hat to fit as per your preferred option as there are significant differences. 

HALO
The ‘halo’ is placed above your forehead and slightly angled toward the back of the head. 
1. Place your measuring tape around your head starting at the furthest part of the back of your head. 
 2. Bring the tape measure round to the front of your head and finish just above your hairline. Ensure your tape measure is about 3-5mm above your earlobes on the side.  
 
TRADITIONAL
The ‘traditional’ way of wearing your hat is shown below sitting perfectly on the top of your head.
1. Using your tape measure and starting at the back of your head, place the measuring tape around the back of your head.
 2. Bring the tape round to the front of your head leaving about 3-5mm above your ears and finish in the centre of your forehead or just above your eyebrows.
 
 
In any arena, sustainability has to be at the forefront of development and evolution. Protecting the environment is a primary concern. It is fundamental and should be the core of every brand's  philosophy. The biodegradable packaging took six months longer than we thought as there was no compromise in obtaining only biodegradable solutions. All the hats are either raffia or papier, a sustainably sourced material made from recycled materials. Our fabrics are handwoven and then sent on to be hand woven into packable womens hats by artisans in Italy. We aim to continue to develop our collections with all these elements considered. 

MATERIALS

PAPER


A bespoke material made using recyclable paper materials. Papier is an extremely durable fabrication and has been used across multiple weaving techniques including spiralling and fine knitting. 

STRAW 

We have sourced a natural straw to create our hardwearing Gaby Hat which is handcrafted by artisans at our factories in Italy.

RAFFIA 

Made up of natural fibres, this non-treated fabrication has been used across our more natural, classic pieces to create beautifully hand woven packable hats.

HAT BANDS

Made from natural fibres such as hessian, cotton and viscose. We've added them to our hats to add a further styling detail. They're all removable so you can have a choice of two different ways to wear your hat.
 

Our Partner - byEloise

byEloise strives to be a sustainable brand. Many non-branded pack hairbands on the market are lost/tossed away and consumed at a fast pace. byEloise wishes to change this by offering premium hairbands; high quality and long-lived products. Paper packaging is used rather than plastic and the packaging of the products sold on the Le Hat web shop is 100% climate neutral.   
  
ByEloise is very careful with the selection of producers and believes in long-term relationships, good working conditions and fair wages. The factories are visited 2-3 times a year by byEloise to ensure quality of production and oversight of working conditions.
  
 ByEloise invests in good quality that lasts a long time.  

ETHICAL MANUFACTURING

All production for our hats takes place in Italy. The factory we work with began in the early 1900s and has supported women in the art of millinery ever since. We are proud to work with them and support them. 
We are passionate about visiting our factories in Italy on a regular basis and maintaining relationships with them at all times. 

BIODEGRADEABLE STORING SLEEVE

We have worked with our suppliers on producing a biodegradable sleeve option for you to store your Le Hat in while travelling. Made from biodegradable plastic. We encourage you to reuse this for continual storage while travelling. If you no longer require the sleeve then please recycle accordingly or return to us.  
POSTAL PACKAGING
At Le Hat our final stage of packaging will conclude with a 100% recyclable kraft box. We have been reassured that all manufactured waste is disposed of responsibly making sure the recyclable loop is maintained and fully optimised in conjunction with the UK packaging regulations.
 

UK Delivery

UK

CUSTOMER COST

TIMESCALES  

Free Delivery for all orders over £150 £0 Royal Mail 48HR Tracked

Delivery Service Standard

£4.00

 Royal Mail 48HR Tracked         

Next Day Delivery (Order before 1pm, Monday - Thursday - exc. Monogram Items)
£6
 DPD Next Day

Next Day Delivery before 12pm (Order before 1pm Monday-Thursday - Exc Monogrammed items)

£12.50

DPD Next Day pre 12pm service

Saturday Delivery - Order by 1pm Friday for Guaranteed Saturday delivery £13 DPD Saturday Service
Baskets and Monogrammed items £6.00 Royal Mail 48HR or 24HR Tracked

 

We use Royal Mail 48HR tracked service and DPD for our deliveries. All non monogrammed orders will be sent out using the 48HR trackable service, however If you require your item sooner then please email info@raefeather.com or phone 01280 734100

International Delivery

Delivery costs generally are £12 for standard delivery and £20 for express. 

Baskets are charged at £30 - £50 for delivery dependent on size and destination. Please ensure you check out using the Basket shipping option if you have a basket included in your order.

Standard delivery is generally sent by Royal Mail. Once you have your tracking number from us your delivery can be tracked in your own country by completing this link below.

https://notifications.royalmail.com/nf-rest/

Duties and taxes are included for most orders. You will see clearly at the checkout to see whether you are eligible.

If you have any questions at all prior to checking out then please email info@raefeather.com. 

 

Packaging

Baskets and bags are packaged in cotton dust bags and packed in a discreet cardboard box as our standard packaging. Clothing is wrapped in tissue paper and delivered either in a box or tough recycled paper bag. Gift boxes can be purchased separately but are not appropriate for certain sizes of baskets, details are provided on individual product pages where applicable.

Tracking

All parcels are trackable once despatched. Details of your dispatch will be received in your shipping confirmation email

UK RETURNS

Please note that the service used is Tracked 48 with Royal mail and the cost of £3 will be deducted from the returned item unless you have received a wrong item or your item is faulty.

VERY IMPORTANT - Please print and include the Downloadable returns form.    Print here.

Please use the link below and follow the steps to generate your printed returns label or QR code.

http://www.royalmail.com/track-my-return/create/5282

Please print your label, attach it to the front of your parcel and send via the Post Office or present your QR code if you do not have access to a printer.

Please remember to obtain proof of postage and ensure that you enclose your completed Return Note inside your parcel. If you do have access to a printer these details can simply be written down on a piece of paper and placed in the parcel.

Customers will be responsible for shipping and handling charges to return items (unless items are faulty). We do not take responsibility for the shipping of your item and therefore suggest you use the trackable service above.

Returning parcels is easy with Royal Mail.  You can arrange a parcel collection from your home, place of work or even a nominated Safeplace for a day that is convenient for you. Simply book your collection for a small fee by visiting https://send.royalmail.com/collect/youritems and follow the process on screen

If your items are faulty, the original shipping cost and the returns postage will be refunded. If you require any further information please email info@raefeather.com or call 01280 734100.

Our returns address is below if you would like to use your own postal/courier service to return.

Rae Feather Returns
Unit 13
Stowe Castle Business Park
Bycell Road
Stowe 
Buckingham 
MK18 5AB

 

RETURNING ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK

All overseas customers should send returns to the address below:

Rae Feather Returns
Unit 13
Stowe Castle Business Park
Bycell Road
Stowe 
Buckingham 
MK18 5AB

We do not currently offer free returns to overseas customers, unless your item is faulty or you have received the incorrect items. You will therefore need to cover all costs of returning any items to us yourself. We advise that you mark your package ‘returned goods’ to avoid further duties.

Remember: We strongly recommend that you return any items via a registered trackable service and obtain and retain proof of posting as we do not accept responsibility for items that fail to arrive with us.

Here is the downloadable returns form here.

 

Refunds

Refunds will be issued onto the original payment card or Paypal account.  Refunds can take up to 10 working days to show on your account due to varying processing times between payment providers. Shipping costs will be excluded from your refund unless the items are faulty or if you have received the wrong item.  Items must be returned to us unused with all tags and original packaging still attached in a clean, unworn condition. For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns for earrings unless the product is faulty. Returns that do not meet our policy will be sent back to you.

Faulty Items

If your item is faulty on receipt of goods, you can return it for a refund within 30 days from the date you received it. If you have owned the item for more than 30 days, please contact Customer Care directly.

Other issues with your order

If you have received the wrong item please email within the 14 Days to advise us and we can exchange or refund. Our normal conditions apply after this period.

Personalised or Made to Order Goods

Please note that bespoke or personalised items cannot be changed or returned.  

Gift Vouchers

Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds on any gift vouchers.

Jewellery - Earrings

For hygiene reasons, we will be unable to accept returns for any earrings purchased.

Skin Care

We will only accept returns on unopened items, with all original product packaging and hygiene seals untouched. We are unable to offer a refund, replacement or exchange on items that are not re-saleable. 

Final Sale and Sample sale Items

We do not accept returns on Final Sale Items or Items purchased in the Sample Sale.

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