Panama cloth is a unique weave made from acrylic/cotton blend fabric. It
has the barest trace of shrinkage and is very soft. It is warm and durable.
It can be washed well and ironed at higher temperature with steam iron. With
proper iron it gives a crisper look. It has a property of retaining its
body.Babies cloth is a perfect choice out of panama cloth. Panama hat is very popular in three provinces of Ecuador, namely Manabi, Azuay and Canar. These places have developed distinct and different textures in panama hats.
Characteristics of Panama Cloth
- It does not shrink.
- It is very soft.
- It is warm.
- It is durable.
- It washes incredibly.
- It retains its body.
- It can be ironed with a hot steamy iron.
- It has a crisp look.
Panama cloth is very soft and it is perfect for babies. It is a preferable fabric by adult too. Panama hat is very popular because of its thickness and flexibility.
