Adding African Print To Your Wardrobe
African prints are Vivid, stylish and can make an impact on any wardrobe. But how do you go about adding West African fabrics to your outfit selection on a budget?…
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A Brief History of Wax Prints
West African fabrics and wax prints have an interesting and (literally) colourful history. West African textiles have always existed, but it was Dutch settlers in the 19th century who helped…
Creating the perfect men’s suit using west African fabrics
As our regular readers know, Vlisco and Mitex Holland produce some of the richest and most exuberant west African fabrics on the market. They are most often used to create…
A Guide To African Fabrics And Jewellery
Supplementing west African fabrics with jewellery is a great way to personalise your outfit while giving it an extra touch of panache. However, we offer a wide variety of different…
Creating West African Garments To Sell In The Retail Sector
Do you own a small clothing business or fashion retailer? If so, we think you should consider investing in our west African fabrics as soon as possible. They are the…
Combining West African Fabrics With British Counter-Culture
Britain is famous for its wide range of alternative fashions. The nation’s counter-cultural clothing ranges from the heavily-customised, rough-and-ready outfits that characterised the punk movement to the sharp suits favoured…
Top 5 Craft Ideas For African Fabrics
Spare fabric doesn’t have to be left un-used, breath new life into your African fabric off-cuts with these simple projects. 1. Coin Purse
Working With Wax Prints.
Initially, Wax prints were designed and produced in Holland for the Indonesian market as an alternative to batik. When the sales were not as high as expected another outlet was…
How can Lace be Used to Supplement and Improve African Fabric Outfits?
Here at Empire Textiles, we offer a wide variety of lace (including Guipure Lace and French Lace) alongside our printed wax fabrics, head ties and other products. This is because…
Mitex Holland: the colour of beauty
Mitex Holland wax-printed fabrics are remarkable for their vivid, contrasting colours. The deft use of colour is an important aspect of the Mitex Holland brand, which may explain why it’s…