Straw hats were even more popular for hot summer days than flat caps. Outdoor sporting became the new hobby for men and women. From tennis to biking to riding in your new car- the people of the 1920s were outdoor enthusiasts. Boating became popular and with it the Boater or Skimmer straw hat was worn. Hand-woven thick straw made for a heavy solid cylindrical hat with either a 2 inch or 3 inch brim. Skimmers had the smaller brims while boaters had the larger. Other than that their shape was the same. They each had a solid or striped petersham ribbon around the base. College kids and alumni often wore their college’s colors on their hat bands. Many men’s “gentleman’s clubs” also produced bands with their club’s colors.