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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.

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Close-up of natural crocheted raffia
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
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.

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