RIO BRAIDS

RIO is a straw-like material made of viscose that offers milliners great benefits. Here are our top five reasons why we think you should use RIO to create your next millinery masterpiece.

1. Strong: Stronger and more durable than most types of natural straw. RIO is very easy to work with and lets you manipulate it in many ways to achieve the shape you want.

2. RIO is weather-resistant, making it an excellent choice for hats in case of rain.

3. Versatile: In its raw state RIO is fairly translucent, so it can be dyed in practically any colour. This means it can be incorporated into a wide range of styles.

4. Visually appealing: RIO tends to give a fairly fine weave when used to make hats, fascinator bases or wide-brim hats.

5. Tradition and evolution: We love millinery traditions from all over the world. RIO is an evolution.

The additional colouring gives the braids a true natural straw effect with a sheen

Composition: Rio: 83% viscose, 17% cotton

Width: 5 mm