Are there vegan sustainable fabrics?
Veganism or veganism is becoming more and more of a trendy topicand is on its way to reaching a wider audience regarding food and other products. To keep the topic a little closer to home, we'd like to educate you on veganism in relation to clothing items. What...
How can I upcycle my old clothes?
Throwing away old or broken clothes is something I sometimes don't think about at all. But did you know that you can easily give these garments new life by upcycling them? This is not only super creative but also very environmentally friendly! Upcycling is becoming a...
What is jacquard?
A jacquard loom is a loom that can be used to make the most complex patterns. In the past, complex patterns such as brocade or damask were made by hand. It is not possible to make complex patterns on a dobby loom. The arrival of the Jacquard loom brought many new...
How do you recognize different fabric compositions in your textile product?
Each fabric has certain properties and characteristics. Similarly, different materials may have been incorporated into one product to enhance each other or for economic reasons. But how do you recognize these different fabrics that have been incorporated into your...
What is a dobby weave?
If you are not really familiar with looms but are very busy with textiles, you will probably have heard this one by now. Dobby, also known as Harry Potter's house-elf, but not the one that this article is about. Loom A dobby is a loom, just like the eccentric and the...
The history of the curtain
I recently came to a special discovery, namely that curtains were not used as we now use them. Curtains were not on the windows but around the bed. Curtains were mainly used to separate rooms. In the old days, these were just simple pieces of cloth attached to the...
8 Simple tips for a sustainable and clean wardrobe
8 Simple tips for a sustainable and clean wardrobe You want to contribute to a greener world? Then start with your own wardrobe! The fashion industry is very polluting and its impact on the earth can be greatly improved with a few small changes to your own lifestyle....
What is a panama weave?
The white panama hat, who doesn't know it. The weaving of these hats is pure handicraft and is considered a true art of weaving. The weave used in weaving these hats is called the panama weave. The panama weave, also called "mat weave", "natté" or "basket weave"a...
History of the Breton stripe
The Breton stripe is a real friend to everyone. Due to its common character and simplicity, it is loved in almost every wardrobe. In this article I will tell you more about the history of this stripe. How did the Breton stripe become a classic? Historical context...
What is the best fabric for making a dress?
Sustainable fabrics come in all shapes and sizes. But did you know that all our fabrics are made in our weaving mill in Enschede? This gives you a good and sustainable product from the Netherlands. We often get the question what is the best fabric for a dress. This of...
How can I recycle my own clothes?
To be fair, recycling clothes can be even better! But how? The clothes you wear show who you are and what you like. With the many trends that come and go every summer and winter, we buy it all. We only wear many items a few times and then end up somewhere in the back...
Sustainable washing, how do you do that?
Big washes, small washes… how should we maintain and wash our clothes? And how to do that as sustainable as possible? An important way to keep clothes beautiful for longer is often forgotten. We wash more and more at lower temperatures, but is that enough? We think...
Is there Dutch wool?
We are often asked whether there is Dutch wool. The answer is yes, there is indeed Dutch wool, but whether this wool is also good enough for clothing is the real question. Wool is a collective name for animal fur. When we think of wool we often think of a sheepskin,...
Enschede Textielstad: then and now
When you walk through the city of Enschede you can still see factory chimneys sticking out here and there. These are remnants of the textile city of Enschede. In two centuries, from 1728, Enschede became one of the largest textile cities in Western Europe. In the...
Shirt Making: How Much Fabric Do I Need?
It's great fun to make a shirt for yourself (or someone else). A shirt is easy to combine and can be worn both casual and dressed. There are endless possibilities in the choice of fabric. Beautiful cotton in solid colours, or stripes and other patterns. Nowadays there...
The history of linen and cotton
Properties of linen and cotton Cotton is considered by many to be the most comfortable natural fabric in the world, linen is also seen as a very refined and luxurious fabric. Both fabrics are made from natural raw fibers. Linen is made from the bark of the flax plant...
What does the black tie dresscode mean?
Crevate Noire, or black tie, is a dress code that you often see at awards ceremonies, weddings and other parties. But what does it actually mean? Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic a lot of parties are canceled, but you better be well prepared for when all of...
How is recycled cotton made?
Cotton is the most commonly used fabric in the world. We wear cotton, we sleep in cotton bedsheets and decorate our house with cotton articles such as cushions, curtains or carpets. Cotton is a natural product that has unique properties. It is an ideal fabric for both...
Scrunchie DIY: How to pimp your hair tie with fabric waste
Follow our step-by-step guide to make a scrunchie from sustainable fabrics.
How much fabric do I need to make trousers?
Always difficult when you start a new project; how much fabric do I need exactly? If you want to make your own clothes in a sustainable way, it is important not to waste any fabric. That is why you can order most fabrics per 10 cm in our webshop. Today Anton, who...
Buying fabrics: how much do I need?
It is always difficult: how much fabric do you need to make a particular garment? You do not want to buy too much fabric - to stay sustainable - and at the same time it is a pity if you have just too little. Fortunately, there are handy tricks for this. Useful tips...
Sustainable curtain fabrics
Prior to writing this blog, I completely immersed myself in the world of curtains. Did you know that there are many different types of pleats? I only knew the standard pleat and apparently it is called pencilpleat. Pretty pleats Pleats are created by the width of the...
How are sustainable fabrics made?
By starting this article, we want to let you know right away, that this is not an easy question to answer. A perfectly sustainable fabric does unfortunately not exist. However, the focus of the EU waste management policy is placed on the disposal of waste, the...
How is linen fabric made?
Most people are familiar with the word “linen”. But how is it made? What most people don’t know, is that linen fabrics are made from flax The flax plant comes in two variations. One flowers blue and the other one white. You might have driven past fields full of blue...
Add colour to your interior
Since ancient times, colour has had a symbolic meaning. Painters and artists have always used colour to evoke or influence emotions. The interpretations and also the quality of colours have become richer over the centuries. Colour often determines if you find...
How do you iron a sustainable shirt?
As a tailor, I iron every day. The ironing board is in the middle of my studio and is possible switch on and use at the touch of a button. In the tailoring process it is good to iron a lot, both in between and at the end of a project. People often ask me how they can...