At Hippólito, the fineness of our fabrics is the key asset that makes our collections unparalleled and remarkable.

Since selecting our materials constitutes a central part of our carefully-executed creative process, we rely on a team of European textile experts to ensure the quality of our products.

Each of our designs are exclusively crafted with high-quality Irish linen fabrics. We opt for a specific type of linen that provides the best qualities to craft our lightweight and durable guayaberas as it’s known for its natural, breathable properties, as well as its strength and longevity.

This high-quality linen has natural moisture-wicking and high-absorbing properties, which help to keep the body cool and comfortable in humid and hot temperatures like those we are familiar with in our tropical Caribbean weather.

On another note, while traditional linen does have a tendency to wrinkle, the Irish linen we use is often woven in a way that minimizes wrinkling, allowing for a more polished appearance with less maintenance.

Furthermore, Irish linen often has a distinctive texture –depending on the specific weaving technique used– that adds visual interest and character to the fabric, and enhances our designs.

Moreover, our linen is ISO 14001 certified, meaning it places high in terms of sustainability standards. It complies with three pillars of sustainability –carbon capture, maintaining soil quality and reduced water use– making it one of the finest and most eco-conscious materials to work with when creating our long-lasting guayaberas.

In fact, Irish linen is often associated with timeless elegance and sophistication, two fundamental characteristics that illustrate Hippólito’s style and continues to enhance this tradition of quality and craftsmanship, producing fabrics that are both classic and contemporary.

Overall, the Irish linen that composes our guayaberas is celebrated for its quality, comfort, and versatility, making it a popular choice among customers seeking both style and substance.