Dear friends of Cosmaki,
Today we would like to give you an insight into one of our most important processes: the mordanting of textiles for our "Homecoming" collections. As you know, the quality and sustainability of our products is very important to us. That's why we want to show you how we use mordanting to ensure not only the beauty but also the longevity of our home textiles.
Our pickling methods
We use two carefully selected methods to breathe new life into our textiles:
1. Soy milk pickling method
This method is a core part of our sustainability concept. The proteins contained in the soy milk bind the dyes naturally and safely to the fibers. This is particularly effective with cotton and linen - exactly what we obtain from the discarded hotel textiles.
2.1 Pre-mordanting with oak gall powder (tannin)
Before using the alum and soda ash method, we pre-mordante the textiles with oak gall powder. Tannin, the main ingredient, is a natural product that prepares the fibers for the mordanting process and enables deep, rich color absorption.
2.2 Alum and soda ash pickling method
After pre-mordanting, we apply a mixture of alum and soda ash. This combination ensures that our natural dyes are firmly bonded to the fibers, resulting in vibrant and durable colors.
Why is pickling so important?
Mordanting is an essential step in our dyeing process. Not only does it ensure brilliant and long-lasting colors, but it also ensures that each piece in our collection adds a special touch to your home. By combining traditional and innovative methods, we create textiles that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly.
Our commitment to quality and sustainability
Cosmaki is about more than just textiles. It is about a way of life that combines aesthetics, environmental awareness and family values. With each collection we present to you, we want to reflect these values and bring you home a piece of our commitment to a more sustainable world.
We hope that through this insight into our pickling process, you can feel the love and care that goes into each and every one of our products. Our limited edition collections are a testament to our passion for craftsmanship and our commitment to the environment.
Simon of Cosmaki