I’ve been looking into a few fabrics that are both durable and budget‑friendly—might be handy for your next collection.

If it’s soul‑spirit you’re after, stick with natural fibers and hand‑crafted pieces. Organic cashmere from a small, transparent mill has that warmth and texture you can feel. Hand‑woven silk from a traditional Japanese studio gives a subtle sheen and a quiet story. A fine linen from a French weaver, dyed with natural indigo, feels light and breathable but has a depth that feels alive. Pick one of those, and the fabric will do the talking for you.

Here’s what you’ll see when you touch it – a silky feel that’s almost buttery, but with a faint weight that tells you it’s real. The weave is tight, almost invisible, but you can catch tiny, almost invisible seams where the loom’s thread shifts. The sheen is subtle, like a second‑hand reflection, not that flash you’d get from a synthetic. The surface feels smooth at first glance, then gives a slight give as you slide your fingers across the lengthwise threads. If it feels like that, you’ve got a piece that could pass the soul‑test. If not, you can tweak it however you like.

Sure thing, I’ll bring the sample next week so you can feel the weight and run your fingers over it. Let me know a good time.

Got it, Tuesday at 10. I’ll bring it. Looking forward.