materials sisal
materials raffia
Raffia Raffia palms are native to
the tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar and Central and South America. Their fibres, which are obtained from the young, tender leaves of the palm, are long, thin and absorb dye well.
RAFFIA
Raffia is a light and versatile material that can be cut into any width of straw. When woven it can be
anything between a fine sheet fabric and a course hood.
SISAL
The regular quality sisal hat body has a one by one weave.
KNOTTED SISAL
Knotted sisal is a regular quality sisal decorated with knots in the weave.
PARABUNTAL
Parabuntal is the finest quality sisal. It is closely hand-woven using only the best fibres.
PARASISAL
Parasisal is a fine, high quality sisal, bleached or dyed to colour. It comes in grades from one to five and is normally reserved for expensive hats. It is delicate in texture but
resilient in wear and takes dye well. Parasisal is made using a two over two weave.
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Sisal
Sisal is a hard and long fibre obtained from the leaves of the sisal plant. By beating the leaves, the tough fibres are separated from the weak. The fibre has a coarse texture with lustrous, creamy white colours. It takes dye well but is prone to discolour.
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