African Wax Print Polished Fabric - Mahogany, Yellow and Red

The stiffness comes from the combination of the waxy coating and the fact that the fabrics are generally 100% cotton, which tends to be stiffer than a lot of other fabrics even with the application of a dye-resist product such as wax.

African print fabric  will soften over time with steaming can help to soften the fabric  , steam iron friendly, it’s a good idea to put paper towels or a tea towel both underneath and on top of the item before starting to iron, just to give the fabric a little more protection from the direct heat and to catch the odd, rare wax remnants. Always iron your African prints on the inside.