Deadstock Fabrics
We are conscious of the amount of waste accumulated during production so we try our best to minimise waste. Where possible, we keep all of our fabric waste and instead of discarding them to landfill, we create something new.
We now offer our Off Cut core collection range where all garments/accessories are made from dead stock material that we can longer source or fabric remnants collected overtime from previous projects. These pieces are made in small batches usually less than 10 items or in some occasions only 1. Depending on the fabric availability and limitations of the remnants each piece results in unique and creative outcomes. This is part of our studio ethos in hope that this will reduce our fabric waste and challenge our designs to be more creative with less.
In some circumstances we may not be able to identify the fabric content as the fabric may come from donations or archives that have been collected over time. Therefore these products will be labeled under ‘deadstock’ with minimal washing instructions.
Coin Purse - Tartan
$50.00
How to wash Deadstock
Hand wash
For all of our dead stock products we always recommend hand washing as this is the most gentle and safe way to treat and care for the environment. It uses less water and is energy efficient. When hand washing, you have complete control over water temperature, amount of detergent and how you wash it. It also saves you from having to do a full load in the washing machine.
You can handwash your deadstock pieces in a basin or bucket depending on the size of your item. Simply fill the bucket with cold water, add just enough environmental-friendly laundry detergent to make the water soapy and mix well. Submerge the item and use your hands to gently wash the item by agitating and moving it around. Then soak for up to 30 minutes. Do not wring or scrub the garment. Be gentle. If there are any stains, you can treat them with natural stain remover and allow it soak until the dirt lifts.
Lastly, rinse your garment under cold water to remove any soapy residue and gently squeeze to remove the excess water. Be careful not to twist or wring your clothing to avoid any damage to the material. You can also sandwich it between dry towels and press a few times to remove as much excess water.
To dry your piece of clothing, please avoid using a tumble dryer and line dry instead. Dry away from direct sunlight to avoid possible discolouration or fading of the fabric. Once dry, a good press with the iron may be required for some of the pieces, use the lowest setting on your iron and place a piece of material on top to keep the fabric safe as we’re unsure of the fabric contents.
Some tips on hand washing and caring for bags and accessories:
Avoid letting the bag with buckles soak in water for long duration. You can also just spot wash where you need to to avoid getting the buckles wet.
Once washed, the straps will need to be ironed and pressed as the fabric may wrinkle from washing.
As always, please read the care instructions for your item to see if handwash is most recommended and for any specific washing instructions provided.