I have been mowing for decades in a baseball cap, and recently decided that my sun protection was lacking. I purchased this Aussie Breezer Grande hat strictly for mowing/yard work. It is the ideal tool to keep my ears, neck, and face shaded. The 3.5 inch brim was a deciding factor, as were the UPF 50+ rating, but most of all because it was made in the U.S.A in my home state of Missouri. I purchased the natural color for lots of heat reflection. Great hat!!!