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