"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.

Cost-per-wear berekening uitgelegd – waarom duurzame kleding vaak goedkoper uitpakt | Natur-el Adviescategorie: Keuzehulp
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Is sustainable clothing really expensive? This is how the cost-per-wear calculation works

€180 for a sweater? That sounds expensive – until you do the cost-per-wear calculation. Vera explains how to calculate the...

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Pure wollen sokken voor warme voeten in de winter – tip van Natur-el Adviescategorie: Keuzehulp
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Which socks are the warmest? (Spoiler... pure wool socks, of course!)

Cold feet? The solution is not two pairs of socks worn over each other, but one good pair of pure...

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Voordelen van natuurlijke materialen zoals wol, katoen en linnen – uitgelegd door Natur-el ademende kleding
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What are the benefits of natural materials?

Wool, organic cotton, linen, Tencel – but what really makes natural materials better? Vera explains it calmly: they breathe, regulate...

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Wol dragen als je snel zweet – waarom wol beter is dan katoen of synthetisch | Natur-el Adviescategorie: Materialen & wol
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Can I wear wool if I sweat easily?

Wool and sweating? Actually a golden combination. Vera explains why wool absorbs moisture without feeling clammy, why it is antibacterial,...

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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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Wassymbolen uitgelegd – overzicht van wasinstructies voor duurzame kleding door Natur-el Adviescategorie: Wassen & verzorgen
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Laundry symbols, what do they actually mean?

Those strange little icons on your care label? Vera finally explains them – without the jargon. From the tub to...

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Gleener pluizenkam voor het ontpillen van wollen truien – tip van Natur-el Adviescategorie: Wassen & verzorgen
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My wool sweater is pilling, what can I do?

Your wool sweater is pilling – and that is completely normal. It is precisely the softest materials that do it...

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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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Alpaca wol, wat is dat eigenlijk? Adviescategorie: Materialen & wol
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Alpaca wool, what is that exactly?

Alpaca is soft, warm, hypoallergenic – and technically not wool, but hair. In this blog, Vera explains exactly what alpaca...

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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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