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The fabric behind the lining

Why silk works for hair

How a smooth 22-momme mulberry silk lining is designed to help reduce friction and frizz where your hat meets your hair.

Shop silk-lined hatsFurther reading
Black mulberry silk, a blank note card, a tape measure and dried eucalyptus on bone linen

Why silk

Three reasons we chose silk

What the lining does every time you wear the hat.

  1. Smooth on hair

    Silk is made of long, smooth filaments, so your hair slides across the lining instead of catching on it. That smoother surface helps reduce frizz and snagging, especially for curly and textured hair.

    22-momme mulberry silk: a dense, durable weight.

  2. Natural and certified

    Mulberry silk is a natural protein fiber, not polyester satin, so you know exactly what sits against your hair and hairline.

    OEKO-TEX® certified: tested for harmful substances.

  3. Comfortable all day

    Silk is light and breathable, so the lining stays comfortable from morning to evening, under a summer straw or a winter beanie.

    The same silk lines every Damazo hat.

Silk or satin?

Why we chose silk over satin

Satin is a weave, not a fiber, and most satin hair accessories are woven from polyester. Silk is the fiber itself. Both feel smooth at first touch; the difference shows over a long day under a hat.

Mulberry silk Polyester satin
The fiber A natural protein fiber, spun by the silkworm A synthetic fiber, woven to shine like silk
Under a hat all day Breathes and takes up moisture, so it stays comfortable Absorbs almost no moisture, so warmth and sweat can build up
How quality is measured By momme weight. Ours is 22 momme. No standard measure, so quality varies widely

That’s why every Damazo hat is lined in 22-momme mulberry silk, never polyester satin.

The Fabric Behind the Lining

Why Silk Works for Hair

How a smooth 22-momme mulberry silk lining is designed to help reduce friction and frizz where your hat meets your hair.

Shop Silk-Lined Hats Further reading

Three reasons we chose silk

What the lining does every time you wear the hat.

  • Smooth on hair

    Silk’s long, smooth filaments let hair slide across the lining instead of catching on it.

    22 momme: a dense, durable weight for a smooth lining.

    What it does
    Lets hair glide against the lining instead of rubbing on straw, wool or a cotton band.
    Why it matters
    Less friction is designed to help reduce frizz and snagging, especially for curly and textured hair.

  • Natural and certified

    Mulberry silk is a natural protein fiber, and the silk in every Damazo hat is OEKO-TEX® certified.

    OEKO-TEX® certified: tested for harmful substances.

    What it does
    Puts real mulberry silk, not polyester satin, against your hair and hairline.
    Why it matters
    You know exactly what touches your hair, and it’s independently certified.

  • Light and comfortable

    A lightweight natural fiber that stays comfortable from morning to evening.

    The same silk lines every Damazo hat.

    What it does
    Adds a soft, breathable layer between you and the hat.
    Why it matters
    Comfortable enough to keep on all day, in summer or winter.

Further reading

Independent textile resources on fiber properties, friction and thermal comfort.