Rain was the last straw for my panama hat

I was caught out in rainy Sicily and the hat was ruinedI bought a £70 foldable Brisa panama hat from the Panama Hat Company this summer. I was aware that it should not be worn continually in wet weather. However, I was caught out by a rainy afternoon in Sicily this September. Where do you put a hat that should not be worn or folded damp when out for the afternoon? It was not soaked, but did not regain its original shape. The company said that by getting it wet it was my fault. It said it c