Journal

Stories from our Dutch studio. How to wear it, how it fits, and how it’s made.

  1. Nappa, full grain, nubuck or suede: the difference, and why no two pairs match Materials & care · 5 min read Nappa, full grain, nubuck or suede: the difference, and why no two pairs match Full grain is the top layer of the hide, left intact; nappa is full grain finished for softness; nubuck is full grain lightly sanded to a fine nap; suede is cut from the underside... Read the story
  2. Heavyweight or lightweight: what g/m² tells you about a T-shirt Materials & care · 5 min read Heavyweight or lightweight: what g/m² tells you about a T-shirt g/m² is the weight of one square metre of fabric: the higher the number, the denser the cloth. Our 300 g/m² heavyweight hangs instead of clinging and holds its shape; our 170 g/m² lightweight... Read the story
  3. How to clean and protect suede and nubuck shoes Materials & care · 5 min read How to clean and protect suede and nubuck shoes Protect suede and nubuck with a water-and-stain protector before the first wear and again after every deep clean. Brush dry in one direction to lift dust and revive the nap, treat stubborn stains with... Read the story
  4. How to keep white leather sneakers white (and what creases mean) Materials & care · 5 min read How to keep white leather sneakers white (and what creases mean) Give new white leather sneakers a light coat of leather care, wipe them with a damp cloth after wearing, clean them with a damp brush and sneaker cleaner when they need it, and condition... Read the story
  5. Bamboo underwear: what it does, and how to wash it Materials & care · 5 min read Bamboo underwear: what it does, and how to wash it Bamboo is soft on the skin, breathable and moves moisture away from you. Our boxer shorts are 95% bamboo and 5% elastane, cut long in the leg so they stay where you put them;... Read the story

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