ABOUT US

At PanamaHatMall.com, we are passionate about traditions and technology. For almost 15 years, we have been working with artisans who preserve the techniques and craftmanship of centuries-old indigenous cultures to create beautiful and unique hats that are sold around the world through modern technology.

THE BRAND: GAMBOA

Gamboa Hats represent a new style in classical hats with unique designs. Inspired by the renowned explorer and adventurer Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, our hats are set apart by their elegant and exclusive designs, by the quality of the toquilla straw and by the image they project: classical elegance with an intrepid spirit.

QUALITY

Resulting from a combination between tradition and elegance, Gamboa Hats are characterized by their exclusive designs and the focus on quality.

The toquilla straw used to make the hats is specially chosen using the most rigorous quality standards to give each hat a precise weave, a uniform blocking and an optimum finishing. The straw is collected mainly in the Costa and Oriente regions of Ecuador, in the Manabí, Guayas, Esmeraldas y Morona Santiago Provinces.

Our hats require a long and detailed weaving process (it may take over two months to weave a Grade 35 hat). As such, each Gamboa Hat holds in itself the mystery of this unique craft, which in turn results in a unique and exclusive experience for our customers.

Both the weight and the texture of each hat attest to the outstanding quality of our hats. With the lightness of an ounce and the thin and subtle weaving of the straw, Gamboa Hats, are a pleasure to the sight and to the touch.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Fair Trade
• Focus on social impact
• Promote sustainability
• Always maintain an entrepreneurial spirit
• Passion for what we do

SOCIAL IMPACT

The Gamboa model remains unique in Latin America. We offer over 500 products from hundreds of artisans in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru, who have been able to export their products to over 100 countries around the world, increasing their production.

As a result, our artisans identify us as an organization that can provide them with something that no other consultant, assistance program, grant, or technical assistance can achieve: real markets and continuous growth.

INTERNATIONAL PRESS

Our company has been featured in several international media outlets, including CNN, The New York Times, Le Monde, La Nación, and others, for its social impact and constant innovation.