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Real premium jersey vs fake premium jersey: how to avoid being fooled again
By JUBBHA · 2026
You've ordered a jersey hijab online, received your package, and then — total disappointment. The fabric is scratchy. It slips. It pulls your hair. It pills after two washes. And yet, the product description said: premium jersey.
That word — premium — is now attached to absolutely everything. But between a true premium jersey and a jersey that claims to be one, there's a world of difference. And today, we're going to explain that world to you, with figures and materials to back it up.
It all starts with the material
True premium jersey for a hijab is first and foremost a matter of composition. Viscose — also known as rayon — is the queen of materials for a quality hijab. Why? Because it's of natural origin, made from wood cellulose, and it replicates the qualities of silk at an accessible price. It's soft, breathable, lightweight, and drapes with incomparable fluidity.
Fake premium, on the other hand, is usually polyester disguised as jersey. Polyester is a synthetic fiber — in other words, plastic. It doesn't breathe. It generates static electricity. It sticks to hair. And it shrinks or deforms after the first slightly warm wash.
On a product sheet, fake premium is often recognized by vague formulations such as "soft jersey", "elastic jersey", or "quality jersey" — without ever mentioning the exact composition. If you don't see the word viscose, modal, or bamboo in the composition — be wary.
The grammage: the figure no one tells you about
This is where everything happens. The grammage of a fabric — expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²) — determines its thickness, drape, and durability.
A low-end jersey typically ranges from 100 to 130 g/m². It's lightweight, yes — but too lightweight. The fabric is transparent, it doesn't stay in place, it deforms quickly, and it doesn't last over time.
JUBBHA's liquid jersey is 180 g/m². This is the ideal grammage for a hijab — thick enough to hold perfectly on the head without pins, light enough to be comfortable all day long. Neither too much nor too little. The perfect balance.
This figure is never mentioned by brands selling fake premium. And for good reason — it would immediately betray them.
The effect on your hair — the test that doesn't lie
A veiled woman spends an average of 30 seconds to 2 minutes adjusting her hijab each morning. Over a year, that's hundreds of contacts between the fabric and your hair.
A low-end synthetic jersey generates static electricity — as a result, your hair becomes electrified, damaged, and breaks over time. Some women think it's their hijab that causes their hair problems. Often, it's simply the quality of the fabric.
Viscose, on the other hand, is naturally soft and generates no static electricity. It glides over the hair without damaging it. JUBBHA's liquid jersey is designed to accompany your hair, not to mistreat it.
Durability — how long does it really last?
A low-end jersey at 100 g/m² made of polyester starts to pill after the first few washes. After 10 to 15 washes, the fabric deforms, loses its drape, and ages poorly.
JUBBHA's liquid viscose jersey is anti-pilling. It retains its shape, softness, and drape wash after wash. Properly maintained — washed at 30°, dried flat — it will accompany you for several years.
A Jubbha hijab for €15 that lasts 3 years — that's 0.42 cents a day. A low-end hijab for €8 that lasts 3 months — that's 8 cents a day. Do the math.
The hold — the number one criterion
One of the most frequent complaints from veiled women? The hijab that slips. That moves. That needs to be readjusted every hour.
The 180 g/m² grammage of JUBBHA's liquid jersey gives it a natural hold — it stays in place without needing extra pins. Viscose naturally has a slight grip that clings to itself while remaining soft on the skin.
A hijab that stays put means a serene day. A hijab that slips is a constant source of stress.
So why are some hijabs cheaper?
The answer is simple: because the materials are cheaper. A 100 g/m² polyester jersey costs a fraction of the price of a 180 g/m² viscose. The price difference between a €6 hijab and a €15 hijab doesn't come from an exorbitant margin — it comes directly from the quality of the material used.
At JUBBHA, we have chosen not to compromise on material. Because a hijab is something you wear every day, against your skin, in your hair. It's not an insignificant accessory — it's a central part of your daily life. It deserves the best.
How to recognize a real premium jersey — the summary
A real premium jersey has a clearly indicated composition — viscose, modal, or bamboo. It has a grammage around 180 g/m², an anti-pilling fabric, a natural hold on the head, certified softness on the hair, and a durability of several years.
A fake premium jersey has a vague composition or is made of polyester, an unmentioned grammage, pills after a few washes, a fabric that slips, and a lifespan of a few months.
The final word
Next time you see the word premium on a product sheet, ask yourself these three questions: what is the exact composition? What is the grammage? Does the brand dare to display this information clearly?
At JUBBHA, we have nothing to hide. Premium liquid jersey. 180 g/m². Anti-pilling. Soft on the hair. Manufactured with care.
Because you deserve a hijab that truly supports you.
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