Multifunctional folding hat

Abstract

A multi-functional folding hat is provided, which generally consists of a cup section made of a flexible material, configured to fit the head of the wearer; such cup section comprises at its inner bottom a peripheral elastic band configured to fit the head of the wearer; a brim or flap section made of a substantially semi-rigid malleable material, which surrounds the cup section and is integrally attached to it; The brim section includes at its outer end a flexible metal ring integrated with it, which allows the folding or bending of the hat; a peripheral flange surrounding a substantially oval opening formed by the union of the brim section with the crown section, which is configured for the user to wear the hat, where the peripheral flange is configured to attach additional accessories for the protection of the user; and a pair of reinforced through holes arranged opposite the sides of said peripheral brim; where said holes are configured to receive an additional accessory for the protection of the wearer; where the inside of the crown section and the peripheral elastic band have a fungicide and antibacterial coating that prevents the generation of fungus and bad odor; and where said hat is configured to fold by means of a plurality of wrapping type folds, to be stored in a reduced space without deforming.

1 . A multifunctional folding hat comprising:
 a cup section made of a single piece of a flexible material and configured to fit a head of a user; the cup section includes at an inner lower part a peripheral elastic band,configured to fit the head of the user;   a flap section made of a single piece of a semi-rigid malleable material, the flap section surrounds the cup section and is integrally attached to the cup section;   a flap section comprises at an outer end a flexible metal ring integrated to the flap section, which allows the folding or bending of the hat;   a peripheral flange surrounding an oval opening formed by the union of the flap section with the cup section, which is configured for the user to wear the hat, wherein said peripheral flange is configured to attach additional accessories for the protection of the user; and a pair of reinforced through holes arranged at opposite the sides of the peripheral flange; wherein said holes are configured to receive an additional accessory for the protection of the user;   wherein the inside of the cup section and the peripheral elastic band have a fungicidal and antibacterial coating to prevent the generation of fungus and bad odors; and   wherein the hat is foldable and is stored in a reduced space without being deformed.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 1 , wherein the hat is made of a material selected from the group consisting of textiles, water-repellent and anti-bacterial textiles, water-repellent synthetics, chamois, water-repellent chamois, leather, water-repellent fur, and exotic leathers with special finishes. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional folding hat according  claim 1 , further including a water-repellent coating. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 1 , wherein the flexible metal ring is encapsulated by a textile and is integrated into the flap section by sewing. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 1 , further including an adjustable chinstrap configured to be worn on a chin of the user to prevent the hat from slipping off the head of the user due to strong winds. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 5 , wherein said adjustable chinstrap is fixed to the hat by inserting the ends thereof into the reinforced through holes of the peripheral flange and securing them with a knot or lock. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 1 , further including a protective layer for the neck and/or nape. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional folding hat with  claim 7 , wherein the protective layer for the neck and/or nape attached to a rear part of the peripheral flange by a coupling selected from the group consisting of hooks and rings and hook and loop. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional folding hat according  claim 1 , further comprising a mountable and adjustable mosquito net, the mountable and adjustable mosquito net is placed on the flap section surrounding a the lower part of the cup section by a tightening cord and a securing device. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional folding hat according to  claim 1 , wherein the hat is folded by placing the cup section facing downwards:
 folding the sides of the flap section towards a center of the hat, placing one side of the flap section over the other side of the other side of the flap section to form a wrap;   folding a front side of the wrap towards and over a back side of the wrap forming a circular wrap, wherein once this position is reached, the hat is stored in a small bag, to be easily transported without any special care.