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The batik fabric: definition, origin and technique

What is batik fabric? The batik fabric is a polychrome patterned fabric created using a handmade method of printing on fabric. Cotton and silk are the two most common raw materials used to make this kind of patterned fabric. The word 'batik' comes from Javanese and means 'written with wax'. This ...

17
Nov
2022

Fashion Trend: The Big Comeback of Corduroy

A vintage fabric that has become trendy again. Corduroy has experienced varying degrees of popularity over time. This essential material from the 1970s fell out of fashion afterward. It was associated with the sixty-eighters' look and had an old-fashioned vibe. However, if this warm and thick fabr ...

14
Dec
2023

Tinsel and Trinkets: Mulhouse's Christmas Market

rly known as "les Etoffes de Noël," the Mulhouse Christmas market changed its name in 2014 to become "Etofféeries" - the perfect combination of local fabric and Christmas magic! The city, once a renowned textile center, creates a new fabric every year in Christmas colors. This fabric, specially m ...

30
Nov
2015

Laundry Care: 5 Tips to Avoid Ironing

Choose the right fabrics for clothing. The first tip to avoid having to iron clothes is to carefully select the fabric of your garments. When purchasing, favor materials that wrinkle the least, such as acrylic, elastane, polyester, and polyamide, but also silk and lyocell (an eco-friendly fiber mad ...

02
Feb
2024

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

Instead of using paper that will be unwrapped, torn and immediately thrown in the trash, this company suggests you purchase gift bags and coated cotton fabric squares. These pockets or squares adorned with beautiful prints are a much more eco-friendly alternative, since they are, according to t ...

08
Dec
2021

Wall decoration: 4 creative ideas with photo prints

nto a real wall decoration, as long as you display your most beautiful photos and decorate it with colours. To do this, get colored thumbtacks and fabric scraps. Start by partially covering the cork board with the fabric of your choice and hold it up with the thumbtacks. Then add the photos on ...

16
Dec
2021

Summer table decoration: 5 ideas for a cheap decoration

1- A recovery tablecloth When it comes to table decor, the big trend of the summer is washed linen tablecloth, a sturdy fabric that is very soft to the touch. This durable, crinkle-effect material has the big advantage of not needing ironing. A washed linen tablecloth is a must-have for a summer ...

11
July
2022

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

session. 5- To discover local craftsmanship In Pratovecchio Stia, the most remarkable artisan activity is the production of Casentino cloth, a typical wool fabric of the region. The production of this fabric dates back to ancient times and was already practiced by the Etruscans. This "made in Italy ...

30
Aug
2023

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

bags). - 1 piece of plywood cut to the same size (available in hardware stores) - paint, markers, glue - 24 tacks or small nails - a piece of red fabric 1.5 m x 3 m - gold gift ribbon. What is the step-by-step method? 1- On the sheet of paper, draw and color a big Christmas-themed design, s ...

16
Nov
2007

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

n winter is to bring back from your trip original Christmas gifts. Among the town's craft specialties, we should particularly mention la verquelure, a woven fabric characteristic of the Montbéliard region. This fabric, whose manufacture dates back to the Middle Ages, was once used to cover pi ...

10
Nov
2021

Composting

ed branches, dead leaves, straw - Used coffee grounds with filter, eggshells - Biodegradable litter from herbivorous animals - Pieces of 100% natural fabric (wool, cotton) Not compostable: fatty products, ashes, meat, fish, cheese remains, nutshells, animal litter and excrement. And among garden wa ...

30
Jan
2007

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

anufacture but also its playful and educational interest. The Spiel Gut label also guarantees the absence of undesirable substances in a toy. As for fabric toys, you can rely on the Confidence in Textiles label and the Oeko-tex label. This label includes 4 classes among which class 1 is the most de ...

18
Dec
2013

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

shopping bag - wicker baskets If you have time and a little dexterity, you can also try your hand at the Japanese furoshiki technique. This is a fabric folding and knotting technique that allows you to make a durable gift package from a scarf. It allows you to make a 2 in 1 gift in short! H ...

20
Dec
2013

Ski resorts: what is the health protocol for winter 2021-2022?

nt. Wearing a mask is compulsory for everyone from 11 years old and advised from 6 years old. You can choose between a surgical mask, a category 1 fabric mask or certain approved filtering neckbands. In practice, you must wear a mask : - in shops - in restaurants - in markets, C ...

14
Dec
2021

Unusual: the fashion for dog clothes

tted bodysuits, colourful or more sober oilskins and quilted jackets. Far from stopping there, Zara also offers plaid blankets, sleeping baskets, fabric toys, not to mention leather leashes and collars... When it comes to the comfort of our pets, the Spanish brand doesn't do things by halves. ...

23
Dec
2021

James Whistler at the Musée d'Orsay: 5 good reasons to visit this exhibition

s portrait, the painter went so far as to imagine the dress she is wearing. The flowers that surround his model are one with those of her dress, whose fabric cascades down her back. This painting is one of three great portraits presented in this exhibition, along with the portrait of Rosa Cord ...

22
Feb
2022

Clohars-Carnoët: first Breton town to obtain the European City of Sport label

small Breton town in South Finistère. But it has a particularity: sports practice occupies a place of choice there, thanks to a rich local associative fabric and to many facilities dedicated to the practice of various sports. For these reasons, it is the first commune in Brittany to have been aw ...

29
Mar
2022

Swimsuit: women prefer the one-piece swimsuit

you can dare the trikini, a kind of one-piece particularly sexy! In this model that reveals the waist and part of the belly, only a thin strip of fabric connects the top to the bottom of the bikini. The back is also very bare. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fr ...

28
June
2022

The menstrual swimsuit: how does it work?

1, swimwear manufacturers decided to offer models that can be worn during menstruation as well. Specifically, menstrual swimsuits include in their fabric: - an absorbent core that captures and holds the flow - a waterproof membrane that prevents leakage. While it's perfectly fine to ...

21
July
2022

5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

nstead of carrying plastic water bottles. All reusable cutlery and accessories help reduce the waste associated with your outdoor meal. 2- Choose fabric over paper A second tip for limiting picnic-related waste is to replace paper with cloth, especially for the tablecloth and napkins. The tra ...

26
July
2022