Updates & Musings

Lambswool, Merino, and Shetland - What’s the Difference?

Wool is an incredible material. It’s the original performance textile, and has been keeping us warm and dry for thousands of years. Us humans may h...

The Signs of a High-Quality Umbrella

To many, umbrellas are seen as a disposable product - something that is picked up at the corner drugstore as it begins drizzle, and is ultimately l...

Understanding Natural Buttons, Part 1: Horn Buttons

Much like leather, horn buttons are a byproduct of the meat industry. The buttons come from from keratin, the incredibly strong structural protein ...