This is a Vietcong / Vietnam style Pith Helmet by MIL-TEC. The word Pith means plant pulp. The forming crux of this hat is plant pulp of the Vietnamese Elder plant. The fabric cover is a 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend, and the ribbon is 100% polyester that has been polyurethane coated. This helmet is for decoration / costume purposes only, it is not PPE gear.