Name tapes: the distinctive ‘stamp’ of dressmakers

Coco Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Valentino and other famous couturiers of yesterday and today sign their works by sewing ribbons with names on them. In addition to reflecting the authorship, these elements fulfill functions as diverse as informing about the washing and care of the fabric or communicating the brand’s slogan…

What is Nomex?

There are products whose name we do not know but which are very present in our day to day. One of them is Nomex, about which we are going to learn a little more. Nomex is a registered trademark of the Dupon group, which refers to a synthetic material resistant…