Carbon fiber is a composite material consisting of very thin filaments of carbon atoms which makes it super lightweight and extremely strong and is also what gives it its woven like pattern appearance. The material is so strong that a lot of high performance race cars are made out of carbon fiber. The other two great features about this cane are that folds and unfolds with little effort and can easily be adjusted to your height with a push button mechanism. The derby handle is made of a non-slip grip material so you'll rest assured when holding onto the cane. Whether you're dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans or dressed up in black, the blue colored shaft will certainly be a perfect match.