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Faux Suede

A polyester microfibre with a soft, suede-look surface. It gives cowboy hats, gambler hats, berets and snapbacks a rich, matte look at a lower cost than real suede.

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Close-up of tan faux suede with a soft matte nap
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Woven
Knit
Woven or knitted microfibre with a brushed, suede-look face
Usual composition
Usually 100% polyester microfibre.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Soft, matte and slightly velvety
Common finishes
Suede-look finish
Season
Winter, Spring / autumn
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Moderate
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Low
Quick drying
High
Softness
Very high
Durability
High

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Availability
Available for cowboy, gambler and top hats, berets and snapback caps

Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.

  • Recycled version: ask with your quote
Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Suitable
  • Screen printing Test first
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Test first
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Test first
  • Leather-style patch Suitable

Logos are embroidered, printed or applied as patches, and labels are sewn in. Flat and 3D puff embroidery both suit firm cap fabrics. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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