The two main processes in the creation of a Panama hat are weaving and blocking. Hash arrived at the site intoxicated wearing a white suit and a white Panama hat. The quality of a Panama hat is defined by the tightness of the weave. The title is a play on words, referring to the popular Panama hat. However, the Doctor retained his Panama hat. In Cuenca an important Panama hat industry exists. He set up a Panama hat business with his main objective being exportation. As a gift, Sun left his favorite Panama hat. The Panama hat palm is cultivated from Central America to Bolivia. Carludovica palmata (Panama hat plant or toquilla palm) is a palm-like monocot plant. The Panama Hat Trail, by Tom Miller, Univ.