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Category: Materials

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An Ode to Denim

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

In the mid-1800s, denim was the purview of niche workwear; today, no other textile feels more central to our lives and identities. It’s an ascent worth celebrating.

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  • Materials

Uncommon Thread: The Story of Silk

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on July 12, 2021October 19, 2022

Unravel the history of silk and you’ll discover everything from secret wartime maps to the environmental wonders of sericulture.

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  • Materials

From Deuteronomy to Dandy: The Story of Linen

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on April 26, 2021November 30, 2022

Linen is one of the first things humans ever wore, with a history that spans thousands of years. Form the Bible to Beau Brummell, this is the story of linen.

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Man on stage wearing a Champion sweatshirt
  • Materials

Flocking: How Champion Changed What We Wear

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on March 17, 2021December 7, 2022

Champion, now a beloved streetwear brand, invented a type of textile printing that changed the game in sportswear and beyond.

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Bandana with a turkey red paisley design on a table
  • Materials

How The Standard Bandana Design Came About

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 20, 2021December 7, 2022

Ever wondered about the origins of the those red and paisley bandanas you see everywhere? Here’s how the design came together.

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