Hermès Triangle Scarf Guide: Equateur, 100 cm, 140 cm, Prices

Shoppers often compare the Hermès triangle scarf with the 90 carré, the 100 cm scarf, and the 140 shawl, but the current Equateur triangle is its own shape. Hermès lists it as a giant triangle measuring 81.9" x 39" (208 x 99 cm) — not a square, not a shawl.

Buy the Equateur triangle if you want a soft cashmere/silk scarf that drapes more easily than a full 140 shawl and feels more substantial than a 90 silk carré. Skip it if you need symmetrical square-scarf folds or bag-handle wrapping — the triangle shape doesn't do either well.

The current Equateur triangle is 70% cashmere and 30% silk, with hand-rolled edges, made in France. Hermès attributes the design to Robert Dallet, the naturalist illustrator behind several of the house's animal-focused scarf designs.

The Equateur scene depicts an equatorial South American landscape with birds, monkeys, and big cats woven through dense flora. Dallet began collaborating with Hermès after meeting Jean-Louis Dumas in 1984, and Vogue later described Equateur and Jungle Love as iconic Hermès scarf designs tied to Dallet's animal illustration work.

Collector sources commonly date the original Équateur motif to 1988, but that year doesn't appear on the current Hermès product pages. Treat 1988 as collector context, not confirmed by Hermès.

Neither. The Equateur triangle measures 208 x 99 cm (81.9" x 39"). One dimension is close to 100 cm, which causes the confusion, but Hermès sells a separate 100 x 100 cm square scarf and a separate 140 cm shawl — both distinct products.

Size Comparison

Hermès notes that dimensions can vary slightly because the hems are rolled by hand.

Current Retail by Region (May 2026)

Prices vary by region and local tax, so compare in local currency rather than converting.

U.S. Price Ladder Across Scarf Formats

The pleated triangle (like the Clic-Clac) costs more because of hand-pleated construction. Embellished triangles with beadwork or embroidery are collector pieces in a different price category entirely.

Triangle vs 90 Scarf

Triangle vs 140 Shawl

Choose the triangle for less fabric and easier everyday draping. Choose the 140 shawl for maximum warmth and full wrap coverage. The 140 is a large square shawl (53.5" x 53.1") at $1,575 — $475 more than the Equateur triangle. The triangle is usually easier in warm climates, travel, and air-conditioned interiors; the 140 is better when you want a real wrap.

Triangle vs 100 Square

Same price ($1,100) and same cashmere/silk blend. The difference is shape: the 100 is a 39" x 39" square that folds like a traditional scarf. The triangle is wider (81.9") but shallower (39"), so it drapes differently — more shawl-like, less structured. If you want a soft pre-triangular shape, buy the triangle. If you want square-scarf versatility at the same cashmere/silk price point, buy the 100.

Triangle vs Twilly

Not substitutes. The Twilly is a narrow silk ribbon (2" x 34.1", $260) for bag handles, hair, and wrist. The triangle is a cashmere/silk scarf-wrap. Hermès sells an Equateur Twilly in the same Robert Dallet design if you want the artwork at a smaller scale, but it will not give you warmth, shoulder coverage, or the same amount of visible print as the triangle. For a full comparison of Twilly sizing, prices, and use cases, see our Hermès Twilly guide.

Triangle vs 55 Bandana

A 55 bandana is a small 22" x 22" silk square, not a shoulder layer. Choose it for hair, neck, waist, or small bag styling. Choose the triangle when you want a soft outer layer with enough fabric to cover your shoulders or fill the neckline of a coat.

The simplest way: place the long edge around your neck, let the point fall in front, and adjust the ends loosely. This gives you a casual cowboy-scarf shape without folding a full square down into a triangle.

Other ways to wear it:

• Shoulder drape — lay the triangle over your shoulders like a light shawl
• Muffler fold — fold lengthwise into a soft scarf and loop around the neck
• Front tie — knot loosely at the front over a coat or knit
• Evening cover — drape over shoulders for air conditioning or cool evenings
• Point forward — wear over a simple top so the triangle's point becomes the focal detail

Owners often describe giant triangles as easier to style than a 90 carré because there's less folding involved. The tradeoff is less versatility for classic square-scarf knots.

The standard Equateur triangle is 70% cashmere and 30% silk. This blend is softer and warmer than 100% silk twill (used in the 90, 70, 55, and 45 formats) but lighter than a heavy winter scarf. It works well in spring, summer evenings, fall, travel, and air-conditioned spaces.

Hand-rolled edges are a hallmark of Hermès scarves. Hermès notes that dimensions can vary because each hem is finished by hand.

Hermès triangles come in several materials. Current options include:

• 70% cashmere / 30% silk — the standard (Equateur, Ex-Libris)
• 100% cashmere — double-face triangles with velvet details
• 100% cotton — summer triangles with visor
• 100% silk — embellished pieces with hand embroidery or glass beads

Treat embroidered, beaded, pleated, and visor versions as separate products. They can cost far more than the standard Equateur triangle and may be less practical for frequent travel or friction-heavy wear.

The Equateur triangle is a luxury textile, not a low-maintenance winter scarf. Hermès advises:

• Avoid rain, water, and chemicals
• Store flat and untied
• Use a professional dry cleaner

What to Watch For

• Snags and pulls — rings, watch clasps, zippers, and rough bag hardware can catch the cashmere/silk blend. Hermès specifically warns about nails, accessories, and watches.
• Pilling and fuzzing — friction against coat collars, seat belts, and shoulder bags can cause fiber damage or transfer to other clothing.
• Color transfer — sweat, rain, and water can cause colors to bleed. Hermès warns that dampness from any source is a risk.
• Products near the neck — put perfume, sunscreen, and makeup on first, let them dry, then put the scarf on.
• Fold marks — official guidance says to store flat and untied.

Resale prices vary widely depending on format, condition, platform, and colorway. Recent public examples:

A 90 silk Equateur carré should not be compared directly with a cashmere/silk giant triangle — they are different formats at different price points.

Resale prices can sit below, near, or above current retail depending on the design, condition, whether tags and box are included, colorway rarity, and whether the design is currently available at Hermès.

Equateur isn't the only Hermès triangle design. Current options include:

• Equateur (Robert Dallet) — the South American equatorial scene; the most recognizable triangle design
• Ex-Libris (Hugo Grygkar) — classic Hermès house motif
• Clic-Clac — hand-pleated construction at $1,500
• Jungle Love (Robert Dallet) — another Dallet animal design, strong collector following
• Kachinas (Kermit Oliver) — high collector demand on resale platforms

Robert Dallet's designs — Equateur, Jungle Love, and others — carry particular collector recognition because of Dallet's reputation as a naturalist illustrator and his long collaboration with Hermès.

Buy the Equateur giant triangle if you want a current Robert Dallet design in soft cashmere/silk that works around the neck and shoulders. It's practical for shoppers who find a 140 shawl too bulky but want more softness and warmth than a silk 90.

Buy a 140 shawl if you want maximum warmth and wrap coverage. It costs $475 more but gives you a full square shawl.

Buy a 90 scarf if you want the classic Hermès square carré at $660.

Buy a 55, 45, or Twilly if your main use is hair, wrist, bag handles, or small neck styling. Hermès positions these smaller silk formats for compact, everyday use.

The Equateur triangle's sweet spot: cashmere/silk softness and visual presence without the full volume of a 140 shawl. The tradeoff — it's not a square, not a bag-handle ribbon, and not a low-care everyday scarf.

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