Borges & Scott Reviews 45

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been searching for quality traditional flat caps. The newsboy cap defines my personality. Finding a British made Harris Tweed cap was awesome! My Tay is high quality, fits perfect, brings... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to replace an old panama, but was rather bewildered by the extensive choice Borges & Scott has to offer. Erika was most helpful and advised on a style she deemed suitable for my needs. It arr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery says 2-4 days, and it arrived day 3, so that's smashing. I used their sizing guide, and the fit is absolutely perfect. The product (Nevis tweed cap) is fantastic. Orb marked genuine Harris... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Just bought the Panama Dumont Signature. Quality and weave good. However I was expecting Planter style, but brim is narrow and crown not high, compared the the website picture, meaning it looks more... See more

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  1. Hat Shop

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The UK's leading Panama hat specialist based in Bristol. Borges & Scott is a family run business with many years experience offering the finest Panamas, felt hats, tweed caps and other hats. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and accommodating service to our customers around the world. Our Panamas are made by hand by our team of weavers and craftsmen in Ecuador (home of the Panama hat) and we ship around the world.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been searching for quality…

I have been searching for quality traditional flat caps. The newsboy cap defines my personality. Finding a British made Harris Tweed cap was awesome! My Tay is high quality, fits perfect, brings a simple smile to my face when I put it on my head.

Borges & Scott customer service is very good. Shipping to the U.S. rapid and on time delivery.

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My cap collection new favourite👌🏻😁

Excellent looking newsboy cap, a slightly different style than my half dozen or so other bakerboy cap’s, the Harris tweed material is great, packaging was perfect, delivered on time, awesome job done👌🏻😁

February 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Excellent experience and outstanding customer service. I wanted a size that wasn’t in stock, so I emailed them and received a reply within an hour. True to their word, the size I wanted became available on the date they said it would. The quality of the product is excellent, and they offer a no-quibble returns policy if the hat doesn’t fit. Delivery was very quick.

December 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about the hat screams quality!

I wanted to replace an old panama, but was rather bewildered by the extensive choice Borges & Scott has to offer. Erika was most helpful and advised on a style she deemed suitable for my needs. It arrived very swiftly and far exceeded my expectations! An exceptional quality product from a fantastic company! I can wholeheartedly recommend Borges & Scott!

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five star plus

Living in the Midwest and wearing hat for health, protection and fashion. Just found my new go to for headgear. The quality, price and customer service excel. Wonderful people to do business with.

November 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic company to deal with

What a fantastic company to deal with
I don’t normally leave reviews but on this occasion felt I had to
Ordered my first hat too big
Returned & ordered another too small
Returned & order a third witch was a perfect fit
All of this without a problem & resolved within a couple of weeks from start to finish
Good Quality

August 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Panama Hat purchase. …

I was ably assisted by a very helpful lady in choosing the correct hat and size. Unbelievably and to my delight the hat arrived the day after I ordered it. Both my wife and I are delighted. I couldn't recommend this Company highly enough. I will definitely return for any other headwear we need. Many thanks.

August 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant company

What a brilliant company. The website is extremely easy to use and clear. The hat I ordered came quickly and securely. I decided that I would like one with a wider brim (the initial one they sent had a brim of 5.5cam at the front and back and 6cm at the sides) and so I wrote back and asked to change it. They said yes immediately, and send me the 7cm all-round hat I wanted. Free return, and free postage out again. Perfect. The customer service staff over the emails were clear, helpful, and friendly. I would recommend to anyone who wants a new Panama.

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a Fantastic hat

What a Fantastic hat, I've had a folding brisa before, but since Olney stopped producing them haven't, until now, found a decent one. when you look at the panama hats in the likes of Tesco, utter rubbish. But this one WOW! fast turnaround just 2 days from order to delivery, ina full sized box. as I ordered the travel tube was expecting it to be in this.

June 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality hat, great price, great service

I bought a hat from the Signature range which was competitivly priced. A fine quality hat! The website is simple and accurate. What you see is what you get. The sales team are very helpful and have time to discuss the nuances of a hat. After all, buying a hat is quite personal. Delivery was quick too. Cannot recommend Borges and Scott highly enough

June 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ladies classic. Panama with brown band

I cannot praise this company more for quality, service and friendly people. I’ve worn Panama hats for 20+ years. The latest one from B&S is absolutely fantastic - very light, perfect fit and looks and feels great.

Would highly recommend

Thank you

June 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive hat; fabulous company


I received the Harris Tweed Lomond cap in the coffee color yesterday, and I'm genuinely impressed. The fit is perfect, the craftsmanship top shelf, and the company, Borges & Scott, demonstrated impeccable customer service when my cap took longer than I expected to travel to my home in Hawaii. Though it had nothing to do with them and everything to do with the American postal service, Erika was in touch with me along the way to "hold my hand", so to speak, as I awaited delivery. That personal touch was reassuring in today's online impersonal marketplace. The quality of the workmanship and material are levels superior to a similar cap I have from another company. I look forward to wearing it in style at our Davidson Clan Association gathering this fall in Scotland at Tulloch Castle. Thank you Borges & Scott!

June 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality, nice price

As I live in Bristol I can't comment on delivery, but having phoned first, I was made very welcome and a very nice lady made very sure that the Lewis Ribbon - Wide Brim Fedora was the right size for me. I now have an excellent hat to wear. I know it is a good one not only because it feels right but also people are more polite to me and ladies smile at me more. I would give 6 stars if I could. This is a well-made hat of high quality material, so much better than a chain-store fedora I already had for 60% of the Borges and Scott hat price.

May 21, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hat arrived crushed in a flimsy torn…

Hat arrived crushed in a flimsy torn box from a Shopify/Amazon warehouse somewhere in Illinois. Wrote them yesterday with pictures of the damage. So far I have been ignored.

May 13, 2025
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Reply from Borges & Scott

Hi - we're really sorry to hear that your experience of this hat has not been at the high level we seek to provide our customers. If you have not heard back from our customer service, please send us an email or give us a call and we'll resolve this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Speedy delivery, poor customer service and hat decor quality

Initially happy with the product I hadn’t worn it, it fit well after adjusting the tie inside the brim. it went straight into a newly purchased Panama hat box for the plane as hand luggage and arrived in Dubai in perfect nick.

I wore it for an hour the first time and the fake leather band had broken off which was glued on and really poor quality for a £90 hat, it is not leather as described. I’ve emailed and not had a response about a replacement or refund, I won’t be spending money here again. Pretty poor considering the money spent and similar quality products being sold elsewhere at a much lesser cost, I thought I’d spend more to get a better quality product. I hope others have a better experience.

March 9, 2025
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Reply from Borges & Scott

Hi - we're really sorry to hear that your experience of this Panama has not been at the high level we seek to provide our customers. We'll look into the issues you raise and contact you directly to offer a replacement hat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome customer service and product

Bought a beautiful Safari Panama for my Dad to take away on his cruise. Many thanks to Erika for going above and beyond and getting the hat delivered in time for my his birthday.

September 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called into the shop (factory) in…

I called into the shop (factory) in Bristol, a lovely lady (sorry I can't remember) showed me through to the style I wanted and meticulously helped me select my hat, and threw in some freebees to protect it. I've arrived home in New Zealand, unpacked & absolutely stoked with my Panama fedora hat and your amazing service 👏 Thank you!

July 1, 2024
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