# Cooling Conical Travel Hats The KAVU Chillba Sun Hats Protect Against UV Rays and Keep You Cool By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-hats References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/style/headwear/kavu-chillba-hat.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B002DP16GM/?tag=duiwath-20) A hat is one of the best defenses against the sun when spending time outdoors, so the KAVU Chillba Sun Hats are intended to offer versatility and protection for wearers. Coming in [several color options, the hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap) are inspired by the conical design of coolie hats worn by rice farmers in many Asian countries. The KAVU Chillba hats borrow the same [sun-blocking design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection) in order to create something that is more effective for travel purposes and easier to clean between uses. The KAVU Chillba Sun Hats are crafted from nylon and feature a flexible design that enables them to be placed in a packed bag when not in use. The hats feature a [quick-dry mesh headpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro) that ensures your head stays as cool as possible when being worn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Travel Hats:** The trend of creating travel hats using versatile and sun-blocking designs is disrupting the outdoor industry. - **Conical Hat Design:** The trend of incorporating conical hat designs into different types of headwear is creating innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Quick-dry Mesh Headpieces:** The trend of using quick-dry mesh headpieces in hats is creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the outdoor and sports industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Industry:** The outdoor industry has room for disruptive innovation through the creation of versatile travel hats that combine sun protection and convenience for consumers. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has room for disruptive innovation through the incorporation of conical hat designs into different types of headwear. - **Sports Industry:** The sports industry has room for disruptive innovation through the incorporation of quick-dry mesh headpieces in hats and other sports equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable Travel-Friendly Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua-stealthform-hat.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Bacteria-Repelling Sports Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Water-Friendly Sun Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade.md)