The Unique Importance of the Tactile Experience
Textiles are unique among business goods in that it is essential for both buys and sellers to physically handle the product. Seeing a swatch on a website is not enough. Weight, stretch, recovery, and surface tell the truth only in hand.
What makes good thawb fabric - and why Elpey is a trusted supplier
The traditional Middle Eastern garment requires fabrics that look pristine and feel cool while standing up to frequent wear.
Polyester Positives
It’s an industry staple for a reason. Find out why most brands around the world work with polyester in some fashion.
The Durability Dividend
In the pursuit of sustainable fashion, the focus often falls on recycled materials and water-saving processes, but this thinking can overlook a more fundamental principle.
The Textile Science Behind Drape and Texture
In luxury fashion, a fabric's quality is often judged the moment it's touched. This subjective "handfeel" is the ultimate measure of desirability, but its origins are rooted in objective textile science.
Passionate Precision: The Japanese Textile Standard
Why the Japanese textile industry represents a global benchmark for quality and innovation.
What is Triacetate?
What to know about luxury fashion’s new favourite fiber and why it’s one of our most popular yarns.

