"The life of a shop girl"

In our blog, we share the latest news and share our knowledge (and unfiltered opinion) on everything related to sustainable fashion and our shop. With this blog, we literally take you into the life of a shopkeeper.

Wollen nierwarmer van wol-zijde en alpaca bij Natur-el – voor rugpijn, menstruatieklachten en kou Adviescategorie: Keuzehulp
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Kidney warmer for cold, back pain and menstruation: complete buying guide

Which kidney warmer is right for you? Compare the sturdy wool-silk band from Hocosa with the supple alpaca RIB and...

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Wol wassen in de wasmachine – do’s en don’ts uitgelegd door Natur-el Adviescategorie: Wassen & verzorgen
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Can I wash wool? The do's and don'ts listed

You can wash wool – even in the washing machine. But not the way you wash a pair of jeans....

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Wollen kleding opfrissen met sneeuw – natuurlijke reinigingstip van Natur-el Adviescategorie: Wassen & verzorgen
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What you didn't know about wool and snow... (and why it's a golden combination!)

Did you know that snow is a perfect natural cleaner for wool? Vera explains how to freshen up wool clothing...

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Lanoline in wol uitgelegd – waarom wolvet zo belangrijk is voor je wollen kleding | Natur-el Adviescategorie: Wassen & verzorgen
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Lanolin, why is it important for wool (and for you)?

Lanolin is the secret weapon of wool. This natural wool wax allows wool to self-clean, stay fresh, and last longer...

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Mulesingvrije wol bij Natur-el – alleen merken met GOTS, RWS, IVN BEST of KbT keurmerk Adviescategorie: Duurzaamheid & keurmerken
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What is mulesing? And why do you want your wool to be 100% free of it?

Mulesing: a painful procedure performed on merino sheep, without anesthesia. And 80% of merino wool worldwide is not free from...

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Biologische wol keurmerken uitgelegd – GOTS, IVN BEST, KbT en RWS vergeleken door Natur-el Adviescategorie: Duurzaamheid & keurmerken
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Organic wool, how do you actually recognize it?

Is wool always sustainable? Certainly not. In this blog, Vera honestly explains exactly what organic wool is, what mulesing is,...

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Wollen ondergoed in de zomer – biologische merinowol van Natur-el Adviescategorie: Materialen & wol
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Why wool is perfect for summer!

Wool in the summer? Absolutely. Vera explains why organic merino wool keeps you cool, helps with night sweats, and even...

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Superwash, is that really so "super"?

Superwash wool sounds ideal: just throw it in the machine, no hassle. But what actually is superwash? In this blog,...

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Hole in your wool socks? Here’s how to prevent and repair them

100% wool socks are wonderful – but frankly, also fragile. In this blog, we explain why that is, what you...

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