What is Woodin fabric?
What is Woodin fabric?
Woodin is the first African brand offering a contemporary and wholly African fashion range for style savvy individuals. Our limited edition fabrics, ready-to-wear outfits and fashionable accessories are constantly evolving to define a new African fashion identity.
Is Woodin a Ghanaian company?
Two of Ghana’s remaining textile prides, GTP and Woodin, have been sold off to Actis, a private equity investor in emerging markets, which currently has $4.8 billion funds under management with a growing portfolio of investments in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Is Woodin fabric cotton?
Woodin is made in Cote D’ Ivoire and Ghana. It is 100% cotton and ideal for clothing and craft projects. Width is 48 inches.
Who is the owner of Woodin?
Vlisco
| Vlisco, Helmond | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Pieter Fentener van Vlissingen |
| Headquarters | Helmond |
| Brands | Vlisco, Woodin, Uniwax, GTP |
| Number of employees | 2,700 |
Who owns Vlisco?
Actis
Actis has acquired 100% of Vlisco Group, the market leader in designer wax fashion fabrics for US$151m. Vlisco Group is a 164-year-old business which contributes to multiple West African economies with diverse brands ranging from luxury, Vlisco; through its mid-tier business Uniwax; to contemporary, GTP and Woodin.
Where is Vlisco based?
Helmond
The company’s head office, as well as the design and production facilities for the Vlisco brand, are located in Helmond. For the other brands these facilities are based in Ghana and Ivory Coast….Vlisco.
| Vlisco, Helmond | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1846 |
| Founder | Pieter Fentener van Vlissingen |
| Headquarters | Helmond |
| Brands | Vlisco, Woodin, Uniwax, GTP |
Where is vlisco located?
The company’s head office, as well as the design and production facilities for the Vlisco brand, are located in Helmond. For the other brands these facilities are based in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
How do I know if my vlisco is original?
5 steps to identify authentic Vlisco Super-wax
- The iconic super-wax label. This special green and gold label on the fabric should state: ‘GUARANTEED REAL DUTCH SUPER-WAX BLOCK PRINTS – PRINTED IN HOLLAND’.
- The sun.
- The selvedge.
- The design number.
- Holospot or QR-code.
What is the difference between Ankara and kente fabric?
Kente cloth originates from West Africa whereas African print fabric (commonly known as ‘Ankara’ in West Africa and ‘Kitenge’ or ‘Chitenge’ in East Africa) was first produced in Indonesia. There is a great difference in the way that these two fabrics are made.
Where does Kitenge come from?
This fabric is an African wax print fabric called Kitenge, originating from East Africa. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan are some of the African countries where kitenge is worn.
What is Kitenge used for?
They are used as a sling to hold a baby across the back of a mother. They can hold the baby at the front as well, particularly when breast feeding. Kitenges are given as gifts to young women. They are sometimes tied together and used as decorative pieces at dinner tables.