PRODUCT LIST: INGREDIENTS

what your clothes are made of

Here’s a complete list of all the items in the Woocabin etsy shop and which materials were used to make them. Not only does it detail the fabrics and their origins, but also the threads, buttons and all other little accessories that make up each piece. Because you deserve to know exactly what you’re putting on your body!

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Original Pieces

original designs by Woodcabin - upcycled of course

Fairy Dress “Bellbind”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Silk: deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Synthetic: leftover material that a customer bought for a commission; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fiber combination

Cotton Twill: deadstock material from Ursbob, a small local fashion designer

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (both from my existing stock)

Woven Band: rest material from my grandmother’s sewing kit that was about to be thrown out 

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from the Earth Warrior Collection

Care

Patchwork Skirt “Bluebell”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Cotton-Viscose-Blend: left over material from a side project during my university days; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Thread and Additional Materials

Lace Doilies: donated from a friend’s grandmother who is making too many of them to keep

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (both from my existing stock)

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from the Earth Warrior Collection

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Sarouel Pants “Comfrey” – purple

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection, as well as a commission; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

PU-Leather: rest material from an upholstery store, left over from the Earth Warrior collection

Polyester: fabric scraps from a friend’s sewing project

Cotton: fabric scraps from my grandmother; not organic, but upcycled

Thread and Additional Materials

Coconut Buttons: left over from a university project; not organic, but biodegradable

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (from my existing stock)

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from the Earth Warrior Collection

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Sarouel Pants “Comfrey” – patterned

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; not organic, but upcycled

Linen: rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

PU-Leather: rest material from an upholstery store, left over from the Earth Warrior collection

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Thread and Additional Materials

Wooden Buttons: left over from the Earth Warrior collection; not organic, but biodegradable

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (both from my existing stock)

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Sarouel Pants “Comfrey” – green

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton: cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes, as well as fabric scraps from a skirt I shortened; all non-organic, but upcycled

Cotton-Viscose-Blend: left over material from a side project during my university days; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior collection; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

PU-Leather: rest material from an upholstery store, left over from the Earth Warrior collection

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Thread and Additional Materials

Wooden Buttons: left over from the Earth Warrior collection; not organic, but biodegradable

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (both from my existing stock)

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Culottes “Hyacinth” – purple

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Linen: leftovers from commissions; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton Double-Gauze: OekoTex certified, left over from the Selene Dress

Thread and Additional Materials

Metal Button: reused from an old coat

Plastic Buttons: reused from an old blouse

Thread: Kupfer thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (left over from a commission)

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from a commission

Elastic: non-recycled, but left over from a commission

Care

Shirt “Iris”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection, as well as fabric scraps from a personal project; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton Twill: deadstock material from Ursbob, a small local fashion designer

Floral Cotton: fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (from my existing stock)

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from a commission

Lobster Clasp and Jump Ring: reused from an old necklace

Cord: left over from my bachelor collection for university; used to fasten the lobster clasp and jump ring to the fabric

Care

Fairy Top “Reed” – yellow

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton Twill: deadstock material from Ursbob, a small local fashion designer

Cotton-Silk-Blend: leftovers from my bachelor collection for university; non-organic but biodegradable and kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: fabric scraps from the Earth Warrior collection; non-organic but reused

Viscose: fabric scraps from the Earth Warrior collection, as well as my bachelor collection for university; non-organic but reused

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (from my existing stock)

Bias Tape: 100% non-organic cotton, left over from a commission

Care

Fairy Top “Reed” – green

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton-Viscose-Blend: left over material from a side project during my university days; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Silk: deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled; there is a small stain on the sleeve (that’s why the fabric was destined for landfill)

Linen: fabric scraps from the Earth Warrior collection; non-organic but upcycled

Cotton Jersey: upcycled from an old shirt I grew out of

Synthetic: leftover material that a customer bought for a commission; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fiber combination

Cotton Twill: deadstock material from Ursbob, a small local fashion designer

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester (both from my existing stock)

Satin Bias Tape: 100% virgin polyester, left over from a commission

Care

Upcycled Vintage

using secondhand clothing for low-waste designs

Blouse “Cerasite”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton: secondhand blouse from my own closet

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior collection; non-organic but reused

Thread and Additional Materials

Horn Buttons: from a friend who had no use for them

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, left over from my bachelor collection for university; Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester from my existing stock

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Sweater Dress “Thulite”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton Knit: 100% cotton by ESPRIT from a sweater I didn’t wear anymore; used in its entirety to avoid waste, only part of the embroidered logo was detached 

Synthetic Knit: deadstock material from Ursbob, a small local fashion designer

Thread and Additional Materials

Lace Doilies: donated from a friend’s grandmother who is making too many of them to keep

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester from my existing stock, one of the colors left over from a commission

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Hand-Embroidered Dress “Goldstone”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Chiffon: secondhand dress made from 100% polyester

Synthetics: the dress’ lining is made from polyester as well; the bag also features a synthetic material from an unlabelled secondhand top

Cotton Half-Panama Weave: fabric scraps from my collection for the 6th semester of university; repurposed for the bag

Thread and Additional Materials

Golden Textile Paint: water-based metallic textile paint by local manufacturer Viva Decor®; left over from my bachelor collection for university

Embroidery Thread: 60% Viscose and 40% metallic polyester by the brand Madeira; left over from my bachelor collection for university

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester from my existing stock

Carabiner & Buckles: reused from a ruined backpack

Press Button: reused from an old coat

Care

Pleated Trousers “Kyanite”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Jeans: from a 100% cotton denim mini skirt from Madonna (the shop, not the singer), bought secondhand and now getting a technically third life

Denim: fabric scraps from making shorts out of a pair of jeans; cotton with a spandex percentage; used for the cuffs

Cotton Twill: left over material from a commission; non-organic but kept out of the waste stream

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Satin Bias Tape: 100% virgin polyester, left over from a commission

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused leftovers from a previous project

Care

Winter Jacket “Lazulite”

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Jeans: vintage Mango denim jacket from ca. 2005, made from 100% cotton denim; bought secondhand and now getting a technically third life; used in its entirety to avoid waste

Faux Fur: the jacket (except for the sleeves) is lined with faux lamb fur made from 100% polyester

PE-Cotton-Blend: the jacket’s sleeves are lined with a 80% polyester and 20% cotton blend

Thread and Additional Materials

Lace Doilies: donated from a friend’s grandmother who is making too many of them to keep

Embroidered Buttondonated to me by a friend who had no use for them

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Buckles, Eyelets & Zipper: part of the secondhand jean jacket; specific metal unknown

Care

Accessories

small goods made from fabric scraps

Bow Tie “Legba” – brown

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: fabric scraps from a friend’s sewing project; non-organic but upcycled

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Buckle: surplus from an order for a project for the 4th semester of university; unspecified metal

Interfacing: synthetic iron-on interfacinf left over from my university days; small fabric scraps being kept out of the waste system

Care

Bow Tie “Legba” – blue

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton: fabric scraps from turning a pair of trousers into pants

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Buckle: reused from a ruined bag; unspecified metal

Care

Hair Scrunchie “Sif” – berry

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Polyester: fabric scraps from a friend’s sewing project

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Hair Scrunchie “Sif” – ocean

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Amann thread, made from 100% mercerised cotton; acquired secondhand

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Hair Scrunchie “Sif” – polka dot

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Hair Scrunchie “Sif” – gold

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton-Lurex-Blend: fabric scraps from my bachelor collection for university

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Gütermann sew-all thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

Hair Scrunchie “Sif” – woodland

NONE

Linen: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and rest material from Buddeberg & Weck in Wuppertal that was destined for landfill; both non-organic, but kept out of the waste stream

Cotton: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection and a side project from my university days, fabric my grandmother didn’t want to use anymore (that’s the floral one!), as well as cotton muslin upcycled from my university prototypes; all non-organic as far as I know, but reused

Silk: scraps from a kimono my friend had to shorten, as well as deadstock fabric left over from a side project from my university days; non-organic and not animal-friendly, but upcycled

Viscose: leftovers from the Earth Warrior Collection; non-organic, but reused

Synthetics: fabric scraps from my grandmother and from commissions; unfortunately I don’t know the exact fibers used in these

Fabrics

Cotton: fabric scraps from a friend’s sewing project; non-organic but upcycled

Thread and Additional Materials

Thread: Troja thread, made from 100% virgin polyester, from my existing stock

Elastic: non-recycled, but reused from my existing stock

Care

MATERIALS

what kind of fabrics Woodcabin uses, where they come from and where I want to improve

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UPCYCLING

what upcycling means, how Woodcabin is doing it, where improvements are made and why it’s such a big focus

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PRODUCTION

who makes your clothes and where and what the process looks like – and how it is getting better

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