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20.02.2023
frieba, the former "maschinenfabrik carl friedrich barmen", which specialised in weaving various cords, braids, ribbons and fringes, has been in existence since 1925 and is based in wuppertal, germany.
although they deliver worldwide and have a very diverse customer base, the team has remained small and personal.
operating and maintaining old and new machinery takes quite a bit of knowledge, as some products involve complex weaving and crocheting techniques.
most of these machines are custom in-house developments and specialized for a very specific type of product.
as you enter the various workshops, the clattering noise and dancing bobbins create a dynamic and colorful backdrop.
all the drawstrings which we use in our garments are still made in wuppertal from cotton fibres in accordance with the oeko-tex standard 100.
20.02.2023
frieba, the former "maschinenfabrik carl friedrich barmen", which specialised in weaving various cords, braids, ribbons and fringes, has been in existence since 1925 and is based in wuppertal, germany.
although they deliver worldwide and have a very diverse customer base, the team has remained small and personal.
operating and maintaining old and new machinery takes quite a bit of knowledge, as some products involve complex weaving and crocheting techniques.
most of these machines are custom in-house developments and specialized for a very specific type of product.
as you enter the various workshops, the clattering noise and dancing bobbins create a dynamic and colorful backdrop.
all the drawstrings which we use in our garments are still made in wuppertal from cotton fibres in accordance with the oeko-tex standard 100.