"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.

Linnen kleding bij Natur-el – luchtig, duurzaam en steeds zachter na elk gebruik ademende kleding
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Linen clothing: airy, sustainable and perfect for summer!

Linen wrinkles, that’s true. But it is also cool, breathable, durable, and only gets softer over time. Vera explains why...

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Wat betekent GOTS? Het keurmerk voor duurzame en biologische kleding uitgelegd door Natur-el Adviescategorie: Duurzaamheid & keurmerken
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What does GOTS actually mean?

GOTS is one of the most important labels in sustainable fashion – but what does it actually mean? Intern Sara...

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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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Overzicht van keurmerken bij biologisch katoen – GOTS, OCS, BCI en OEKO-TEX vergeleken door Natur-el Adviescategorie: Duurzaamheid & keurmerken
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Not every green label is honest – here is what you need to know about cotton certifications

GOTS, OCS, BCI, OEKO-TEX – labels are popping up like mushrooms. But what do they really mean? In part 1...

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Duurzame spijkerbroeken van Dawn Denim, Lanius en Armedangels bij Natur-el Adviescategorie: Keuzehulp
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Why are sustainable jeans often more expensive, and is it actually worth it?

"That much for a pair of jeans?" Vera understands the question – but asks one in return: how can jeans...

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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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