This is my second Legionnaire hat. I had no idea it was also made of recycled materials. I bought my first one a few years ago when I walked into a small shop at a hospital after leaving a dermatology appointment (where I was told to wear hats while working in the sun). I love this little hat, and even more so now that I know it is also made of recycled materials. I wear it in the car to help keep the sun off while driving and I wear it while walking and gardening. It is lightweight and comfortable. What more can I say!