The philosophy behind
SixteenR is that "the scarf can be a tool of empowerment". Founder Nancy Hoque doesn't just sell scarves through her website, but works to promote this concept. With an innovative take on style, design and photography, SixteenR really stands out amongst other hijab brands. I recently worked on a collaborative style feature for their blog called
Edited by Hijab Style, and was later sent the
My Blue with Spots scarf from their Supersonic Collection to review!
The scarf arrived in a regular brown padded envelope, and came with a business card and a little badge as below:
The scarf itself is very lightweight, made from a smooth, mesh-like fabric, which I'm pretty sure is polyester, though there is no fabric label, nor any information on the website. I measured it at about 198 x 55cm. The scarf is quite see-through at one layer thick, but long enough to wrap twice or three times so not too much of a problem when worn. What I did notice is that the black polka dots are not as vibrant against the blue background as they appear on the website. The scarf is a dark royal blue, and I've tried to take a picture as close as possible to the actual colour:
Wearability
Due to the fabric, the scarf tends to 'rustle' a little when worn, but does keep it shape well. It also looks neat and the print isn't overpowering - just adds a hint of interest to a plain outfit. I found that I needed to wear a cotton undercap (as I always do anyway) as the scarf was a little slippery on it's own. The delicate fabric also means care is needed when using pins.
Overall
Generally I really loved the colour and the print of the scarf, which is more unique than the usual hijabs being sold. Although the fabric is also quite nice, I found the stiching at the edges to be poorly done, with holes already appearing on one edge. I'd also like to see more product information on the website, including fabric, size and care instructions.
