PANAMA STRAW
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Genuine Panama hats are hand-woven in Ecuador, South America from strands of Toquilla grass. Panama straw is light weight, very cool & breathable to wear and resilient to crushing. May be natural off-white or dyed.
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RAFFIA STRAW
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Raffia straw is grown on the island of Madagascar. This is a heavier straw which is very durable, flexible and offers great sun protection. Natural raffia is a wheat color and may be dyed. Raffia may be braided coarsely or fine.
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TOYO STRAW
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Toyo Straw is a light weight cellulose fiber which is soft, flexible and takes dye well. A hat of sewn toyo braid is quite durable and blocks the sun well.
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WHEAT STRAW
(Milan)
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Wheat straw is braided and then sewn. The flexibility of the hat will depend on how fine the straw is braided; the finer the braid, the softer the hat. One of my favorite straws...durable & classy! Great sun protection. Natural wheat or may be dyed.
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SISAL STRAW
| | Sisal Straw is a fine, natural straw used in more expensive hats. It is resilient in wear and takes dye well. I use it primarily with the Travel Hats. |
HORSEHAIR
OR SHEER | | Horsehair Straw originally woven from hair from horse tails & manes, now is woven from synthetic fiber. The sheer is made stable with a spiral of woven braid. A stiff straw which holds shape well and can support an extra large brim. Lightweight & dressy, this is a perfect wedding hat. |
