When the days get shorter and it is grey outside, it is high time to give your wardrobe some colour and cosiness. The nastier the weather, the cosier and more colourful your clothes may be. Two fabrics are made for exactly that: stretch corduroy and French Terry.
Velvety soft stretch corduroy
Stretch corduroy is a true all-rounder. It wins you over with its velvety soft surface, the fine rib and a comfortable stretch that moves with you. Our solid corduroy colours bring cosiness and colour to your winter looks. Perfect for:
- trendy trousers and dungarees,
- dresses and skirts,
- comfy jackets and overalls.
Colourful prints on butter-soft French Terry
If you love colour and comfort, our prints on French Terry are a must-have. French Terry is incredibly soft yet robust and easy to care for, ideal for cosy favourites. The bright designs will make you smile even on grey winter days. Especially lovely for:
- cosy sweaters and hoodies,
- stylish joggers,
- comfy leggings,
- sweet kids' clothes that simply bring joy.
Did you know? Corduroy was probably never the fabric of kings
A lovely story says corduroy comes from corde du roi, the king's cord, and was once woven for the French court. Linguists consider that a legend: a fabric called corde du roi is nowhere to be found in French, where corduroy is simply velours côtelé, ribbed velvet. Where the English word corduroy really comes from is not settled; dictionaries consider a combination of cord, for the rib, and duroy, a coarse English woollen fabric from the 17th century, the most likely origin. Stretch corduroy still feels royal, we can all agree on that. 😍
Sewing ideas to mix and match
- Cosy dungarees in stretch corduroy with a colourful French Terry sweater.
- A kids' outfit with stretch corduroy trousers and a French Terry top, practical and playful.
- A French Terry sweat dress with a corduroy jacket on top, for layering days.
Whether you are a pro or a beginner: with these two fabrics your winter gets colourful and creative. See which colours are new in our new arrivals.
