Most of the straw hats on the market are actually made of artificial fibers. There are very few hats made of real natural grass. The reason is that the annual output of natural plants is limited and cannot be mass-produced. In addition, the traditional manual weaving process is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the production cost and time cost are too high! It is difficult to achieve profitable production like paper grass! However, natural grass is still easier to capture people’s hearts than ordinary artificial fibers! Because of its special heat insulation performance, pleasing plant texture, and flexible and wear-resistant quality, it has always been a timeless classic in straw hats! Different natural grasses have different characteristics, and the functionality displayed after the finished hat is made will also be different. This issue will share with you several common types of straw hats on the market for your reference: Treasure grass Treasure grass is native to Madagascar in Africa. It is made of raffia stems. Its material is very light and thin, light in weight, very breathable, and has a subtle plant fiber texture on the surface. The material is close to the thickness of two pieces of paper. It is one of the lightest materials in natural grass! The performance of the material will also be more delicate and more refined than ordinary grass! Very suitable for customers who are afraid of heat and pursue quality! The disadvantage is that the material is relatively delicate, it cannot be folded, and it cannot withstand pressure!
Philippine hemp
Philippine hemp is produced in Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines. Its material is breathable, thin, durable, can be covered at will and is not easy to deform. Its surface also has a natural hemp texture. The surface feels slightly rough and has a natural texture. It is very suitable for summer wear, comfortable to wear, and easy to store and carry.
Wheat straw is made of wheat straw. The material characteristics are crisp and stylish. The material will be relatively thin and refreshing. The visual sense of three-dimensional! The material itself will also have a slight grass fragrance. It is generally used to make flat caps. The version will be more three-dimensional, and it will not be easily deformed once worn!
Raffia
Raffia has a long history and is a material that is widely used both at home and abroad. It is thicker than ordinary grass materials, and is relatively more durable. It has good heat insulation, very good toughness, is not easy to deform, and has a long service life. A normal Raffia hat can be used for 3-5 years without any problems. Raffia itself has a slightly rough texture, and the surface has natural plant grass silk, which is very natural.
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Post time: Aug-06-2024
