by Naomi Kruisselbrink | Apr 29, 2021 | Textile history
The history of sustainable wool My grandmother used to knit me these woollen socks. I used to call them ‘goat socks’. But most of the wool comes from sheep, right? Or does it? I thought so too before I started my textile training. Now I know a lot more...
by Danielle Zandbergen | Mar 23, 2021 | Textile history
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...
by Anton Noordink | Mar 9, 2021 | Textile history
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...
by Danielle Zandbergen | Oct 20, 2020 | Textile history
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...
by Anton Noordink | Oct 17, 2020 | Linen love, Textile history
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...
