The abundance of sunshine in South Africa with its long stretches of untouched sandy beaches, game reserves, rolling mountains, lush winelands and scenic golf courses inspired us over 10 years ago to start our headwear business.
The South African sun taught us the importance of protecting yourself against the sun's harmful UV rays while enjoying time outdoors. We aim to share our sun protection expertise with you by offering you a wide range of stylish, fashionable and premium quality sun hats, many of them with the highest grade of sun protection: UPF50+.
The UPF50+ certified sun hats on our website have undergone extensive testing by independent laboratories in Australia and South Africa and have been specially verified as meeting the strict UPF50+ regulations. Both countries are known for their sunny climates and high UV levels and have a focus on premium sun protection.
We've taken the hassle out of sourcing the best sun hat brands, staying up to date on trends & materials by bringing you sun hats that are stylish and sun safe.
Whether you like to travel, play golf, take long walks on the beach, have picnics in the park or simply enjoy being outside, we have the right hat for you!
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Emthunzini Hats - Embrace the Sun
Emthunzini Hats was founded in 2009. Pronounced “em-toon-zee-nee" the brand name originates from the Zulu word Emthunzini, which means “a place in the shade”.
Emthunzini Hats were the first sun hats to have been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition.
Rooted in South African soil, Emthunzini is more than just sun protection - each hat is a companion for life on the move, inspired by the diversity of South Africa. Crafted with premium materials and designed for maximum sun protection and comfort, every Emthunzini hat is built for those who travel light, live life fully and embrace the sun.
Emthunzini invites you to move through the world with ease and authenticity, feeling protected and celebrating the spirit of everyday adventure.
Grab your 360FIVE Everyday hat and protect your skin from the sun with ease. Enjoy the wide variety and affordable quality of this easy-wearing casual sun hat collection.
360FIVE Everyday Headwear was launched in 2018 in South Africa with affordable quality in mind. Designing a range that would not only be appealing to a wider group of consumers in more locations, but still offer the consumer superior sun protection with a choice in hat styles and materials.
360FIVE Everyday sun hats also proudly carry the CANSA Seal of Recognition.