--- title: "Raffia | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A natural palm fibre used as a soft, matte, slightly rustic straw. Braided or crocheted into beach hats, floppy hats and cloche hats, it gives a relaxed…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/raffia-hat-material/ language: en-US updated: 2026-09-29T16:45:02+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/raphia.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/raffiabast.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/rafia.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Raffia # Raffia A natural palm fibre used as a soft, matte, slightly rustic straw. Braided or crocheted into beach hats, floppy hats and cloche hats, it gives a relaxed resort look. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All cap & hat materials](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/cap-hat-materials/) Updated 29 September 2026 ![Close-up of natural crocheted raffia](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/raffia-hat-material-natural-straw-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Crocheted raffia piece beside a bundle of raffia strands](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/raffia-hat-material-natural-straw-swatch-300x200.webp) Raffia: crochet and loose fibre.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/raffia-hat-material-natural-straw-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Braided or woven straw **Knit** Braided or hand-crocheted, then shaped **Usual composition** Natural raffia palm fibre. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Soft, matte and slightly fibrous **Season** Summer **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** Low **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** High **Durability** Moderate General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Available for beach, floppy and cloche hats; colour range and supply vary with the season Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Not suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first Decorated through the band, trim, patches and inside label. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Browse the collection - [Custom Caps & Hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/caps-hats/) Product guides - [Custom caps & hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/caps-hats/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Close-up of beige paper straw with a tight even weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/paper-straw-hat-material-natural-beige-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Paper Straw](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/paper-straw-hat-material/) Paper yarn braided or woven into a light, flexible straw. It is the most common material for Panama-style,… - ![Close-up of light natural palm straw with a basket-like weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/palm-straw-hat-material-light-natural-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Palm Straw](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/palm-straw-hat-material/) Palm leaf cut into strands and woven into a supple, hard-wearing straw. It is used for Panama-style, beach… - ![Cotton Twill (Cap Fabric): close-up of navy cotton twill with a fine diagonal rib](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cotton-twill-cap-fabric-navy-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Cotton Twill (Cap Fabric)](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/cotton-twill-cap-fabric/) The standard cap fabric: a cotton woven in a diagonal twill that is firm, smooth and takes embroidery… - ![Close-up of khaki brushed cotton twill with a soft surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brushed-cotton-cap-fabric-khaki-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Brushed Cotton Twill](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/brushed-cotton-cap-fabric/) Cotton twill with a lightly brushed surface that feels soft and slightly peach-like. It gives dad caps and…