Soway® UV-protective hats
UPF 50+ sun protection that combines style and health
For women, men and children.
When it comes to ultraviolet rays, a standard cotton hat is not enough: its average protection factor (UPF 15) allows a large proportion of UVA and UVB rays to pass through. The Soway® UV-protective hat has been designed to offer maximum protection – UPF 50+, the highest certification available (AS/NZS 4399 standard) – whilst remaining lightweight, cool and stylish. A French brand founded in La Baule, Soway is recommended by many dermatologists to protect skin that is most sensitive to the sun.
Made in Europe,
exceptional craftsmanship
Made in Europe,
exceptional craftsmanship
At Soway®, we are committed to high-quality, dedicated manufacturing in Europe. All the components of our hats come from France, where the technology behind them is developed and refined thanks to the expertise of three French companies. The hats are then assembled in Portugal, in keeping with high standards of craftsmanship. A 100 per cent European design that embodies excellence, innovation and mastery at every stage of production.
A unique technology to keep you cool,
even in the sun
A unique technology to keep you cool,
even in the sun
Unlike traditional UV-protective hats, the Soway® hat does more than just protect against ultraviolet rays: thanks to its anti-infrared technology, it does not heat up in the sun and stays cool, even when fully exposed. This unique innovation combines sun protection with thermal comfort, allowing you to enjoy the sun to the full without suffering from the heat.
‘Amaury’ men’s & women’s UV-protective sun hat – (7 colours)
Price range: 45,00€ through 78,00€
‘Chloé’ UV 50+ baby cap
Original price was: 43,00€.28,00€Current price is: 28,00€.
‘Happy’ UV-protective cap with neck guard (2 colours)
90,00€
‘Léonard’ unisex children’s UV-protective sun hat – (4 colours)
Price range: 30,00€ through 50,00€
‘Lison’ UV 50+ bandana cap
Original price was: 43,00€.30,00€Current price is: 30,00€.
‘Mini Happy’ children’s UV-protective cap
48,00€
‘Mini-Bordelais’ unisex children’s UV 50+ hat
Price range: 40,00€ through 49,00€
“Louison” children’s UV-protective cap
Price range: 50,00€ through 82,00€
DEFECTIVE – Bob Amaury White / Mouse Grey
Original price was: 73,00€.38,00€Current price is: 38,00€.
DEFECTIVE – Unisex medium-brimmed hat ‘Natural’ – White / Mouse Grey
Original price was: 80,00€.38,00€Current price is: 38,00€.
DEFECTIVE – Unisex wide-brimmed hat ‘Natural’ – White / Mouse Grey
Original price was: 80,00€.38,00€Current price is: 38,00€.
Men’s ‘Traveler’ UV-protective hat – MADE IN FRANCE – (2 colours)
87,00€
Men’s & Women’s ‘Aventure’ UV-protective hat – (4 colours)
Price range: 80,00€ through 85,00€
Men’s & Women’s ‘Natural’ UV-Protective Hat – (4 colours)
Price range: 80,00€ through 85,00€
Men’s & women’s ‘Parisian’ UV-protective hat – (2 colours)
91,00€
Men’s & women’s UV-protective hat with wide ‘Natural’ brim – (3 colours)
Price range: 80,00€ through 85,00€
Men’s UV-protective ‘Loïck’ hat – (2 colours)
95,00€
Men’s UV-protective ‘Neck Protector’ hat – (2 colours)
91,00€
Unisex ‘Adventure’ UV-protective hat – WIDE BRIM (3 colours)
Price range: 80,00€ through 85,00€
Unisex ‘Sport III’ UV-protective cap – (2 colours)
65,00€
Unisex children’s UV-protective ‘Léonard’ sun hat – La Baule
48,00€
Unisex UPF 50+ ‘Bord de Mer’ sun hat – Wide brim – La Baule
85,00€
Unisex UPF 50+ ‘Bord de Mer’ sun hat – Wide brim – La Baule
85,00€
Unisex UPF 50+ UV-protective bucket hat ‘Amaury’ – La Baule
73,00€
Unisex UV-protective ‘Seaside’ hat – (3 colours)
85,00€
Women’s ‘Bauloise’ UV-protective cap – (4 colours)
Price range: 55,00€ through 82,00€
Women’s ‘Bauloise’ UV-protective visor, 7 or 12 cm – (4 colours)
Price range: 35,00€ through 55,00€
Women’s ‘Cannoise’ UV-protective hat – (2 colours)
89,00€
Women’s ‘Nantaise’ UV-protective cap – MADE IN FRANCE – (2 colours)
81,50€
Women’s UPF 50+ UV-protective ‘Bauloise’ cap – Wide brim – La Baule
78,00€
Women’s XXL UV-protective floppy hat – (4 colours)
Price range: 60,00€ through 86,00€
XXL UV-protective parasol – MADE IN FRANCE – (2 colours)
149,00€
Soway® products filter out:
99.2 per cent of UVA and 99.9 per cent of UVB
Laboratory-certified.
FAQ
What is the difference between UVA and UVB?
The ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun fall mainly into two categories that reach our skin: UVA and UVB. Invisible to the naked eye, they can cause both short-term and long-term damage to the skin.
UVA: the rays that cause skin ageing
UVA rays account for around 95 per cent of the ultraviolet rays that reach the Earth’s surface. They penetrate deep into the skin and are primarily responsible for premature skin ageing, wrinkles and pigmentation spots. They also contribute to cell damage and the risk of skin cancer.
Present all year round, even on cloudy days, they require daily protection.
UVB: the rays that cause sunburn
UVB rays penetrate the skin more superficially. They are primarily responsible for sunburn and play a major role in the development of skin cancers.
Their intensity varies depending on the season, time of day and latitude, but they require rigorous sun protection whenever you are exposed to the sun.
Does a UV-protective hat replace sun cream?
No, it complements it. A hat provides long-lasting protection for the face, scalp, ears and the back of the neck — areas that are often overlooked — but sun cream is still needed on exposed areas (face, neckline, arms). The advantage of a hat is that you don’t need to reapply it.
What is the UPF 50+ rating?
This is theUV protection factor for textiles. A UPF 50+ hat blocks at least 97.5 per cent of UV rays. Soway® hats filter out up to 99.9 per cent of UVB rays and 99.2 per cent of UVA rays, and are certified to the AS/NZS 4399 standard.
Does the UV protection wash out?
No. The protection offered by Soway® hats comes from the material itself, not from any chemical surface treatment. You can machine-wash them at 30°C, without any additives, without any loss of effectiveness.
Is a UV-protective hat warmer than a normal hat?
Not Soway® hats: their anti-infrared technology repels heat, and their micro-perforations allow air to circulate. They stay cool in the sun, whereas other UV-protective hats turn into veritable ‘pressure cookers’.
Can you wear a UV-protective hat at sea?
Yes, it’s actually one of the ideal environments for Soway® hats: salt-resistant, with an adjustable chin strap to protect against the wind, and lightweight and breathable for long sailing trips.
Are there any UV-protective hats for children?
Yes. The Soway® collection is available for the whole family — hats, caps, clothing and UV-protective sunglasses for both adults and children.
