Meet the ClothSpot team!
Judy is the beating heart of ClothSpot. Accountant-in-chief and head stationer, she also cuts and packs orders with speed and elegance. Fluent in Dutch and Spanish (just in case) and calm in a storm.
At ClothSpot we take pride in sourcing fabrics which we hope will inspire you to create dazzling clothes which reflect your personal style. Like you, we love to spend time creating special garments that will stand the test of time in terms of aesthetic as well as physical durability. Equally, we love the excitement and instant gratification of creating a simple garment on a short timescale. We try and stock fabrics which will cover both these eventualities and more – we’d like to press your ‘Oh, wow!’ as well as (occasionally) your ‘Bargain!’ or ‘Emergency!’ buttons. Whatever your priorities, we understand that it’s important to know as much as possible about a fabric.
We think it’s important to be as transparent as possible about the origin of a fabric and we also understand how crucial it is to have information about fabric composition. We’d also like to help you prepare and look after your fabric properly – so we’ve put together some fabric care guidelines for you.
Despite our efforts, there will be instances where we can’t know the origin of a fabric – although we will usually know something of its background. We’re trying to minimise the number of fabrics we stock for which we don’t have a provenance – and this is an important work in progress for us. If the information you’re looking for isn’t in a product description then just
publish it on the description of the fabric in question. However if it’s not available, we’ll say so – and we will give you the benefit of our ‘best guess’ as to its fibre content. Sometimes this is based on word of mouth from a supplier – other times we will have evaluated and tested the fabric ourselves in order to gain some idea of its content. However in these circumstances, we can never be absolutely certain of the fibres – and we will make this clear in the product description.
If a fabric composition is uncertain then we suggest you use our fabric care guidelines with a healthy dollop of common sense – and where necessary, err on the side of caution. Our bottom line is that we would never knowingly offer you a fabric that we didn’t think could be worked with and cared for according to these instructions. Very occasionally, there may be an additional note in the relevant product description if a particular fabric requires special treatment, so do check. Most of the time however this won’t be the case. If you follow our guidelines and encounter any problems then please let us know right away and we will be happy to replace or refund the cost of your fabric.
tumble dry the fabric – the purpose of pre-washing it is to reduce the risk of future shrinkage – not to turn it into felt, which is what you risk doing in a drier.
) but again, tend to be fairly robust fibres. However the weave or finish on a wool cloth can vary considerably and can be damaged if treated roughly. For these reasons, once you have made your garment we would always advise dry cleaning in order to preserve the shape and fit. The same applies to wool-blended fabrics. If your wool garment is unlined then you can hand-wash it carefully in lukewarm water with a gentle hand-wash detergent and ensure that you rinse really well. However we’d recommend doing a wash-test first. Again, avoid wringing and rubbing.
