About Flexibraid®
Features
Comfortable fit
All Flexibraid® hats are equipped with the brand’s unique ComyFit mechanism; an internal and adjustable headband discreetly located at the base of the crown.
Providing a fully customised experienced, this device allows wearers to find a secure and comfortable fit and withstand all environmental conditions, including wind resistance.
Ideal for all head shapes and sizes, the ComfyFit size adjuster provides an additional 2cm of leverage and is held secure with a solid interlocking clasp.
For increased hygiene and longevity, the ComfyFit headband is housed in a stitched cotton sleeve that promotes increased breathability and protects the adjustor from sweat and other bacterial transfers.
Sun Protection
According to the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, melanoma of the skin is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country with over 16,800 new cases being documented in 2021.
With 1 in 18 Australians purported to fall prey to this disease by the age of 85, sun protection remains the primary form of prevention against this disease.
Developed to accommodate even the most extreme environmental conditions, all materials used in the innovative Flexibraid® technology, are rigorously tested by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
(ARPANSA) in Victoria and are scientifically proven to provide an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50+.
Designed to protect the skin from UV-damage, every style is equipped with a generous brim and concealed crown in order to provide the highest possible sun protection on the market.
Travel Friendly
The unique weave is designed to retain its shape after being packed or crushed, making it ideal for travel.
Lightweight
Flexibraid hats are significantly lighter than traditional straw hats.
Quick-drying
The material is also faster-drying than conventional hat materials.
Story and background of Flexibraid®
Invented in Australia by Peter Walcott, founder of Rigon Headwear, ooGee, and Evoke, Flexibraid® was born from a vision to create a hat that could truly keep up with life’s adventures. This world-first textile innovation interlaces extruded fibres and yarns into a single, continuous braid, resulting in a lightweight, breathable, and crush-resistant design that maintains its shape through travel, wear, and weather. Proudly ARPANSA-approved with UPF50+ sun protection, Flexibraid® combines intelligent craftsmanship with everyday practicality, offering style, comfort, and performance trusted by travellers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
What is Flexibraid®
Lightweight, breathable and highly resilient, Flexibraid®’s unique and complex structure ensures each design is crush-resistant and travel-friendly by introducing flexible filaments that maintain the shape of each hat regardless of wear time, storage conditions and environment.
The first of its kind in the Australian market, this innovative braiding technique is approved by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and provides the wearer with UPF50+ maximum sun protection.
Resistant to rain and colour fading, each Flexibraid® design is hand washable and ideal for year-round wear.
durability and flexibility
Flexibraid® hats are expertly crafted to deliver unmatched durability, flexibility, and all-day comfort—perfect for travel, outdoor adventures, and everyday wear. Designed with innovative Flexibraid® technology, each hat is crush-resistant, wind-resistant, and rain-resistant, maintaining its shape no matter where life takes you. Lightweight, breathable, and UPF50+ sun-protective, these hats offer the ideal blend of style, performance, and practicality. Whether you’re exploring the outback, sightseeing abroad, or relaxing by the beach, a Flexibraid® hat is built to move with you, resilient, travel-ready, and made to last season after season.
