
Experiment 302 - Washiabaca Cap
Our 3Bar Gen2 Cap form reconfigured in the experimental Washiabaca Canvas. Abacá fibers turned into paper, cut and twisted in yarns and woven up in rugged canvas form. It's got structure and very cool touch, but can crease like paper for dramatic effect. The 3Bar K-back makes for super secure two-point adjustment.

Black

FABRIC
WASHIABACA CANVAS
100% Abaca
420gsm
Woven in Taiwan
The driving force between the fabrics creation was the Swiss bag brand Qwstion who were looking to produce the most sustainable bag fabric possible. Abacá can be grown freely without chemicals and produces a strong, durable and lightweight yarn with a cool touch that cleanly biodegrades at the end of its lifecycle. Durable enough to make into bags, but comfortable enough to wear.
Washiabaca is quite distinct from any textile we've used before. It's closest analogue is the Duckcloth which uses almost the same weave structure. But cotton staple yarns and abacá washi yarns are two very different materials. The Washiabaca is a touch lighter, but has a much cooler touch. Because the yarns are literally made of paper it also folds and creases in interesting ways quite different than you might expect from a fabric. It takes on lots of character as it ages but also can hold folds harder than most fabrics creating very interesting creases and a fantastic drape.

SIZING
One size.
Adjustable fit.

Omar is wearing Black in Experiment 302 - Washiabaca Cap.


DETAILS
Made with Washiabaca Canvas
Total weight 90g
Made in New York City with Taiwanese fabric

Experiment 302 - Washiabaca Cap
- 3Bar K-back adjust
- Spot clean





Photos by Erik Lee Snyder and Haley Varacallo