Vlisco has been designing and manufacturing distinctive fabrics loved by African women since 1846. Inspired by Africa, made with a technique derived from Indonesian Batik, designed in the Netherlands, Vlisco's heritage and design signature is a multicultural melting pot of beauty and industrial craftsmanship.
What is super-wax fabric?
Super-Wax is a medium weight fabric with a mid drape. Tame its vibrant designs and play of colours into formal garments to enrich your wardrobe.
What is Holland wax fabric?
What are Dutch Wax Prints? They're 100% cotton fabrics printed in bright colors with a technique that consists in applying wax resin on the fabric before submerging it in dye.
How do I know if my Vlisco is original?
- The sun. Find our well-known sun on the fabric label and look for the iconic VVH crest, which stands for 'Van Vlissingen Helmond'.
- The design number. Compare the number on the selvedge of the fabric, to the number on the white label.
- The selvedge.
- The label.
- Holospot or QR-code.
Who owns Vlisco?
Actis
Where is Vlisco based?
Vlisco, Helmond
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What is a super wax print?
Super Wax prints boast vibrant colours and striking, multicoloured designs that look deceptively modern. Typically, you'll find that textiles with Super Wax prints feature their bright, bold designs on both sides of the fabric, with a deep intensity of colours on both the back and the front.
What is waxed fabric used for?
Uses for Waxed Canvas It's a perfect material for commuters and bike riders. Tents: Tents made from the canvas are hyper-durable. Old-fashioned tents made from waxed canvas have been known to last decades as long as it's cared for. Jackets: Canvas jackets are extremely desirable and durable.
Does wax fabric print cotton?
African wax print fabrics are made from 100% cotton and are printed using a wax-resist method of printing onto cotton that is similar to batik. Printed onto these fabrics are intricate motifs that are repeated across the length of the fabric.22 Dec 2020
What is waxed fabric called?
batik
What is Ankara material made of?
African wax print fabric is made from 100% cotton cloth, which is commonly used to make clothing, accessories, and other products in Africa. It can also be referred to as Kitenge or Ankara fabric.
How are African fabrics made?
The method of producing African wax print fabric is called batik, which is an ancient art form. The designs are printed onto the cloth using melted wax before the dye is applied to add usually 2 or 3 colours. The crackling effect displayed on the cloth is caused by the wax-resist dyeing technique and special machinery.24 Feb 2017
Where did Ankara fabric originated from?
African wax prints, Dutch wax prints or Ankara, are omnipresent and common materials for clothing in West Africa. They were introduced to West Africa by Dutch merchants during the 19th century, who took inspiration from native Indonesian designs.