Water Absorbant Evaporative Cooling Hat

Abstract

A hat with a brim extending outward from the base of a crown wherein a water adsorbent material is disposed on the inside lower portion of the crown, and extends outward onto the underside of the brim. A headband member on the outside lower portion of the base of the crown constricts the crown, causing it to apply the portion of the water adsorbent material disposed therein directly to the head of a user. The crown has venting holes incorporated along the head band. The water absorbent material comprises a closed cell foam material. The closed cell foam material is encased in a water adsorbent matting material to prevent direct contact between the closed cell foam material and the skin of a user.

1 . An improved article of head apparel comprising;
 a. a head covering member for covering the crown of the head of a user;   b. a brim member extending substantially laterally outward from the periphery of the base of the head covering member;   c. a water adsorbent material disposed on the inside lower portion of the head covering member, and extending outward, onto the underside of the brim member, wherein the water adsorbent material comprises a closed cell material surrounded by a water absorbing layer;   d. a headband member disposed on the outside lower portion of the base of the head covering member, wherein the headband constricts the head covering member, causing it to apply the portion of the water adsorbent material disposed therein directly to the head of a user; and   e. where a pad of water adsorbent material is disposed on the apex of the interior of the head covering member.   
   
   
       2 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein the head covering member has venting means incorporated therein. 
   
   
       3 . The article of  claim 2 , wherein the venting means comprises holes disposed in the head covering member above the headband member. 
   
   
       4 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein the head covering member fits loosely above the head of a user, except where it makes contact with the headband member 
   
   
       5 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein the closed cell foam material comprises neoprene. 
   
   
       6 . The article of  claim 5 , wherein the closed cell foam material is encased in a water adsorbent matting material to prevent direct contact between the closed cell foam material and the skin of a user.