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For the love of fabric and the stories behind it.
Understand materials, discover historical clothing and catch up on shop news: here we share our knowledge and stories with you.
New in the shop: find, compare and plan more easily
A short tour of the new features: find fabrics more precisely, save favourites, plan projects and get help directly.
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The uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars: A change of color and material
The period commonly referred to in reenactment and Living History as the Napoleonic Wars belongs historically to the Coalition Wars. It includes the revolutionary phase, the Republic and the First Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, not…
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Fashion and fabrics in the late Middle Ages – development and materials
The late Middle Ages cover roughly the period between 1300 and 1500, although some definitions place the beginning only after 1350. Fashion developments can already be observed from around 1300. While clothing in the High Middle Ages was…
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Garments and fabrics in Ancient Rome – Fabrics and types of weaving in Roman times
The fashion of Roman antiquity was not only an expression of social status, but also a reflection of the materials and weaving techniques available. At a time when clothing was dominated by handwork and natural fabrics, wool and…
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