Although silk is a widely recognized fibre ( in fact its a protein not a fibre ) , not many people have had the opportunity to sleep under it. How to describe it. Light? Yes, that it is, almost impossibly so. Its hard to imagine that such a thin layer would have any chance of […]
I never wanted the constraints of a retail shop…not being a fan of malls and very large shopping centres in any case..I wanted to showcase my products in a space that reflected my own ethos…and in the Bryanston and Organic Market I found my home. It meant relocating but has absolutely been worth it. The […]
Many of us are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of visible destruction of the Earth at the moment . We see waste , deforestation, the plunder of the seas on a mass scale….but what to do about it? How can I make a difference you ask? The thing is, doing nothing will achieve nothing. Each one of us […]
It seems these days that there is someone around every corning trying to shark you out of your hard-earned cash. The biggest concern for shoppers using an on-line payment system is : “Is it safe” ? We hear about hackers every day so its only natural that one is cautious. Who can one trust and […]
As a consumer today, it can be overwhelming when faced with the plethora of choice “out there “. Who do you trust? The large chain-stores who sell retail quality bedding? We focus on providing hospitality quality which has a much higher specification that retail quality…so it lasts longer…and launders better. From our point of view, […]
Mohair has a history that stretches back thousands of years. Mohair- or the fleece of the Angora Goat – is thought to have originated in the Himalayan Mountains in Tibet. Today mohair is one of the most luxurious fibres used extensively in the production of throws, blankets , snoods and scarves. Mohair is a natural […]
This is a question I am asked at least once a week. The public is wary, having previously purchased bedding from major retailers, they find it hard to believe that good, old fashioned quality percale is available, I mean, where does one look? The common complaint from customers is that their percale sheets don’t last, […]
Many people ask me if it really matters if a product is friendly to Mother Earth or not. For us that means a natural product that lasts for many years, can be recycled or even upcycled in some cases. It also means products that are made and grown in the earth naturally. Why is it […]
It is imperative that cotton towels are washed on a hot setting (60 degrees) in order to sanitise them. Keep in mind that your towel touches very intimate parts of the body so cold water washing is not going to be sufficient. For domestic use, wash at least once a week and avoid fabric softeners. […]
White 100% cotton percale needs to be washed in hot water in order to remain white . If your white percale is a little less than lovely, wash it at a really hot temperature for one wash ( 90 degrees) and see what happens. We recommend at least 50 degrees every third wash and 30-40 […]