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Oeko-tex and Organic Fabrics

by modes4u February 21, 2017

You may have seen that we have a number of organic fabrics in our shop, as well as many Oeko-tex certified ones such as several of the Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton fabrics, and numerous Copenhagen Print Factory fabrics. But what exactly do these terms mean?

The Oeko-tex standard essentially refers to how fabrics are dealt with, and processed. If a fabric is Oeko-tex Standard 100 certified, that means it has been rigorously tested to ensure it is free of over 100 known harmful substances.

Organic fabric refers to the components used to create the fabric, such as cotton. In order to be considered organic, the component used to make that fabric (e.g. cotton) has to have been cultivated according to very strict guidelines, such as being grown without the use of synthesized fertilizers. These fabrics need to meet the requirement of global standards such as the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) in order to be considered organic, much like the way the many Birch fabrics we have available do.

Oeko-tex and organic are not the same and are not interchangeable terms, as they refer to different practises. However, they’re certainly useful to know if you have a preference for either one.

Check out the many Oeko-tex certified and organic fabrics we have available. Do you tend to buy either Oeko-tex or organic fabrics?

$The GOTS certification$

The GOTS certification

$Oeko-tex and Organic Fabrics 2$

Oeko-tex and Organic Fabrics 2

$solid pink Kona fabric Robert Kaufman USA Pink Flamingo$

solid pink Kona fabric Robert Kaufman USA Pink Flamingo

$white with cute orange flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

white with cute orange flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$white with cute lime green flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

white with cute lime green flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$black with white silhouette tree people fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

black with white silhouette tree people fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$taupe with cute flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

taupe with cute flower design fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$white with cute fish grey submarine fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

white with cute fish grey submarine fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$navy blue with white bear fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

navy blue with white bear fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$white with cute small Christmas tree fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory$

white with cute small Christmas tree fabric by Copenhagen Print Factory

$lime green laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker$

lime green laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker

$blue laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker$

blue laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker

$red laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker$

red laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker

$navy blue laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker$

navy blue laminate fabric by Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Slicker

$turquoise with cupboard chair birch poplin organic fabric from the USA$

turquoise with cupboard chair birch poplin organic fabric from the USA

$light cream with pink flamingo flower birch Double Gauze organic fabric USA$

light cream with pink flamingo flower birch Double Gauze organic fabric USA

$light cream navy blue orange anchor birch Double Gauze organic fabric USA$

light cream navy blue orange anchor birch Double Gauze organic fabric USA

$turquoise with cupboard chair picture frame birch knit organic fabric USA$

turquoise with cupboard chair picture frame birch knit organic fabric USA

$light cream orange stripe knit organic fabric USA$

light cream orange stripe knit organic fabric USA

February 21, 2017 0 comment

GOTS and Oeko Tex Standard

by modes4u December 9, 2016

Many of the amazing brands we carry, such as Copenhagen Print Factory, Robert Kaufman etc., provide fabrics that are either GOTS certified or meet the requirements of the Oeko Tex Standard.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a standard for designers requiring that cotton used in fabrics is cultivated in areas that are free of chemicals such as pesticides. This is a very high standard to meet and Copenhagen Print Factory ensures many of their fabrics are organic.

The Oeko Tex Standard ensures that throughout the various production stages of the design and creation of a fabric, these stages are run in environmentally friendly manners and that chemicals used are not harmful to humans.

$GOTS certification$

GOTS certification

$Oeko-Tex Standard$

Oeko-Tex Standard

December 9, 2016 0 comment

Copenhagen Print Factory Coming Soon!

by modes4u November 18, 2016

We are very excited to announce that we will soon be stocking new fabrics from the incredible brand from Denmark, the Cophenhagen Print Factory. Their beautiful Scandinavian designs are elegant and sophisticated; we can’t wait for you to see them! Not only are their designs gorgeous, they also produce organic fabrics, proving their dedication to being both stylish and environmentally friendly. Take a look at some of their designs right here!

Copenhagen Print Factory designs

So colorful!

Look at the cute animal prints!

They have stunning flower prints too.

November 18, 2016 0 comment

See Us in Sew Magazine!

by modes4u November 8, 2016

We’ve been partnering with the fantastic Sew Magazine to bring you fun giveaways and more! We really wanted to share with you when we’ve been mentioned in their magazines. For their June issue, we were mentioned as a stockist with our beautiful Echino fabric featured. For their July issue, we teamed up with them to give away 10 fantastic fabric bundles and for their recent Christmas issue, we’re currently running another fun fabric giveaway with them, this time it’s Christmas themed! Check out our mentions, plus some of the fabrics that were featured!

Our fabric bundle in their Christmas edition

Sew Magazine’s Christmas Issue

Our fabric giveaway in their July edition

Sew Magazine’s July Issue

A stunning dress featured in their June issue

Our mention as a stockist in their June edition

Sew Magazine’s June edition

blue black triangle geo bird Jacquard echino fabric

grey orange purple triangle geo bird Jacquard echino fabric

cute colourful owls fabric What a Hoot USA designer

echino canvas fabric Buck stag with glasses black

blue fabric with colorful deer bear fox Christmas by Timeless Treasures

white ‘Festive’ colorful Christmas stocking sock Cloud 9 organic cotton fabric

turquoise Gingerbread Houses Christmas fabric Michael Miller

lime green cute colorful santa reindeer Christmas decoration fabric from Japan

November 8, 2016 0 comment

modes4u visits Quilt Market (Part 1)

by modes4u November 4, 2016

modes4u’s Managing Director Sandra Boch, and IT Manager Alan Mak headed to the world renowned fabric convention, Quilt Market, held in Houston, Texas, at the end of October. Some of the most colorful and creative fabric displays were proudly shown off by international fabric designers and producers eager to showcase their magnificient works to the world. At the convention modes4u saw beautiful fabrics on display from some of our favorite designers! Birch, who produce stunning organic fabrics, were on hand to show off their fabrics, with some made into adorable baby clothes. Michael Miller fabrics also graced the event with a radiant patchwork quilt shown off whilst Monaluna fabrics were displayed in their booth which won an award for being the best creative booth at the event. Take a look at the pictures below!

Birch at Quilt Market

Baby clothes made of Birch fabrics

Lovely Birch clothes

More stunning creations with Birch fabrics

What a gorgeous display

Charley Harper designs for Birch

Beautiful Birch fabrics on display

Check out this stunning Michael Miller patchwork quilt

Beautiful Michael Miller creations

A fun booth design from Michael Miller

Monaluna’s award winning booth

Monaluna had some lovely items on display

More lovely Monaluna fabrics shown off with these clothes

November 4, 2016 0 comment

modes4u visits Birch

by modes4u November 3, 2016

modes4u’s own Managing Director, Sandra Boch, and IT Manager, Alan Mak, recently stopped by Birch’s office in the US. There, they had a chance to speak with the fantastic team at Birch, who work tirelessly to design and produce some of the most stunning organic fabrics, many of which we feature in our store! Their fabrics are also processed in accordance to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), which is a world-know standard for organic fabrics. During their visit, Sandra and Alan were able to discuss upcoming fabric designs as well as take a small tour of Birch’s office. Check out the images below!

Do you have a favorite Birch fabric? Let us know!

The team at Birch

Their lovely office

A photography area

Part of their workspace

More workspace

Fabric discussion time!

Sandra speaks to Birch about more designs

Checking out more of Birch’s patterns

Fabric related items

Their warehouse space

November 3, 2016 0 comment

modeS4u visits Monaluna

by modes4u October 14, 2016

Earlier this week, our Managing Director Sandra Boch, and IT Manager Alan Mak, jetted off from Hong Kong all the way to San Francisco to meet with the incredibly talented fabric design company, Monaluna. Monaluna specializes in stunning organic fabrics that are GOTS certified, meaning their fabrics are produced in an environmentally friendly manner. Not only are the fabrics organic, they’re also vibrant, colorful and unique! Whilst there, Sandra and Alan spoke with Monaluna’s founder, Jennifer Moore, and had a chance to take a look at Monaluna’s beautiful store, seen in the images here.

We have more Monaluna fabrics coming soon. Make sure to check out their beautiful organic fabrics we currently carry! What’s your favorite fabric by them?

Monaluna’s store from the outside

They have many beautiful organic fabrics

Theire products as elegant and practical

They have many lovely items on display

Don’t you just want everything??

Their store has lots of lovely things!

Monaluna founder, Jennifer, with Mason, Sandra and Alan.

October 14, 2016 0 comment

Robert Kaufman Fabrics and Oeko-tex Certification

by modes4u October 12, 2016

Robert Kaufman produces many stunning fabrics which we have available in our store, and their Kona Cotton Solids are Oeko-tex certified. This means their Kona Cotton items are eco-friendly and made without harmful chemicals during any stage of their development. This is wonderful to learn about as not only are these fabrics bold and vibrant, they’re environmentally friendly too!

Do you have a favourite Kona Cotton Solid fabric? Let us know!

$Oeko-tex Certification$

Oeko-tex Certification

$Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton Solids Oeko-tex Certification$

Robert Kaufman’s Kona Cotton Solids Oeko-tex Certification

October 12, 2016 0 comment

Our Fabrics in Zuckersüß von Kopf bis Fuß

by modes4u September 6, 2016

Earlier this year, the fantastic sewing book, Zuckersüß von Kopf bis Fuß was released, and it features some of our beautiful fabrics! The book, written by Cecilia Hanselmann, contains many wonderful sewing patterns for creating super cute baby items. From adorable hats for newborns using Birch dot fabrics to super cute dresses using anchor pattern fabrics, you’ll find lots of wonderful ideas in this book to inspire you to create something sweet for your little one!

The cover page

Using our Birch dot fabric.

Adorable!

Fantastic for winter and for newborn babies

Comfortable and practical

So cute!

It’s easy for kids to move around and play in!

It’s a fun design any child will love!

A very sweet hat for a sunny day

The hat and the dress go really well together!

It’s very easy for kids to get around in this little dress

It’s fun and pretty at the same time

Kids can play in it easily too!

red cat Canvas fabric Kokka Japan

children and bird fabric Michael Miller With The Birds

coral red maritime anchor fabric by Michael Miller

colorful polka dots organic knit fabric birch USA

September 6, 2016 0 comment

Our Fabrics in Näh Dir Dein Kleid

by modes4u August 12, 2016

A fantastic new sewing book in German, Näh Dir Dein Kleid by Rosa P. was published and it features some of our lovely fabrics! This new book features sewing patterns, tips and suggestions on designing stunning dresses that can be used day to day, at a party or when going to the office. Our fabrics seen in Rosa’s book included a beautiful green floral design, as well as a radiant zig-zag fabric. Check out some of the beautiful images from Rosa’s book below, and some fabric suggestions you can use to create your own dresses!