Making at UNISECON
We begin with cloth.
Piecing, pleating and hand weaving alter its weight, surface and fall.
From fibre to cloth
Our relationship with a handweaving workshop in Hebei has developed over years. For some of the fabrics we use, the work begins with growing and picking cotton, followed by hand spinning, natural dyeing and weaving on traditional looms.
These processes apply to specific fabrics. Each garment’s product page identifies its own material and construction.
Piecing
The seam becomes the stripe.
In the brown-and-blue Ava, Myra and Lola pieces, strips of organic cotton are joined before the garment is cut. The stripe is built from separate pieces of cloth.
Ava brings hand weaving into the collar. Myra uses pleats to gather volume, while Lola gives the same pieced cloth the shape of a full skirt.
Construction / Ryan Jacket
A pocket, woven into form.
Hand weaving gives the chest pocket relief and thickness. The metal-fiber cloth keeps its natural creases; its firmer surface makes the woven detail easier to see.
Surface / Tyra Top
A woven detail against creased cloth.
On the Tyra top, a hand-woven patch pocket adds texture at the chest. It stands against the naturally creased body fabric.
On the body
Texture, weight and volume are considered through the finished garment. Measurements and available sizes are listed on each product page.