Are hats Eco-Friendly? Yes, they are if they are made from sinamay, natural straw, feathers and silk flowers. The hats I design and sell are eco-friendly.
Most straw hats are made from natural fibers found in South America or the Orient. Sinamay is fiber from the abaca tree. The dyes I use are plant based and therefore, not toxic. The raw parisisal straws I use are made by workers who weave the fibers.
What hats are not eco friendly? Any hats made from a synthetic fiber such as polyester or plastic. Any hat having plastic in the flowers is not eco-friendly.
Purchasing an eco-friendly hat is not only a good idea, but is an investment in our future and the future of our planet.
By Polly Singer
