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Toyo straw is a type of shiny smooth straw made chiefly in Japan with shellacked rice paper [ citation needed ]while, according to European hatmakers, it is an artificial paper straw made of 100% viscose. [1] This material is commonly used for straw hats and fedoras. [2]
Hats woven from this material are smooth and lightweight, and are often an off-white or golden copper color.[ citation needed ] The rice paper is coated with shellac, cellophane, [3] or a plastic glaze. Machine-made toyo straw hats are generally sold in the medium to low price range.[ citation needed ]
