Crinkle Hijabs

A crinkle hijab is the easiest scarf to live with: the crinkled texture grips better than smooth fabric, so it slips less, needs fewer pins and never shows a crease. Choose matte crinkle cotton in a wide range of colours for every day, crinkle silk-feel satin with a soft sheen for evenings, or the ombre crinkle satin hijab, where the colour fades across the scarf in two tones such as rose blush or silver noir.

More matte options sit in our cotton hijabs, and smooth styles in silk-feel satin hijabs. Wear any crinkle scarf over an underscarf for extra hold.

Cotton, satin or ombre?

Crinkle cotton is the matte everyday choice with a breathable feel, easy with jersey dresses, knitwear and abayas alike. Crinkle satin keeps the same no-iron texture but adds a gentle sheen, so it works for Eid, weddings and dinners. The ombre crinkle satin hijab fades from one shade into another, such as plum lilac or ruby noir; it frames the face softly and pairs easily with a plain outfit in either tone. For more on fabrics, see our hijab fabric guide.

Why crinkle stays put

The texture gives the fabric more grip, against itself and against an undercap, so a crinkle hijab needs fewer pins and shifts less through the day. Creases never show, which makes it the scarf to fold into a handbag or suitcase. If slipping is still an issue, our guide how to stop your hijab slipping has more tips.

Care: keep the crinkle

Hand wash or use a gentle cycle, and press the water out rather than wringing. While the scarf is still damp, twist it lengthways into a rope and let it dry that way to refresh the crinkle. Never iron it flat, or the texture will relax.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep a crinkle hijab crinkled?

Wash it gently without wringing, then twist it lengthways while damp and let it dry twisted. Never iron it flat.

Do crinkle hijabs need ironing?

No. Creases disappear into the texture, so a crinkle hijab can go straight from your bag to your head.

Do crinkle hijabs slip?

Less than smooth scarves. The crinkled texture grips, so you need fewer pins, and an undercap adds even more hold.

Should I choose crinkle cotton or crinkle satin?

Crinkle cotton is matte and breathable for everyday wear; crinkle silk-feel satin has a soft sheen for evenings and occasions.