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Flocked Paradiso Lace Panel A new collaboration between MYB Textiles, Annika from @maison_du_flock and Sara + Sarah @smarttextiledesign from Smart Textile Design. Our Paradiso Lace Panel reimagines a classic Nottingham lace design with hand-printed flocked bird motifs. This bespoke lace panel combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. The flock is produced from clippings created during our Scottish Madras weaving process, transforming textile waste into a refined decorative feature. This creates a subtle, tactile surface that enhances the detail and depth of the Paradiso design. Available in grey as shown, with bespoke colour options on request. Suitable for interior applications where craftsmanship and material innovation are key. Shown in dark grey, with bespoke colour options available. Please contact us for more information on this latest innovation. #SustainableTextiles #LaceInnovation #MaterialDesign #CircularDesign #Lace #Madras #Scottishtextiles #Innovation #WindowPanel #Madrasclippings #Flocc

We’re happy to share that we’ve been awarded funding from Innovate UK @weareinnovateuk (Resource Efficiency for Resilience and Sustainability – FS) for a fast-paced 2-month project to continue evolving our collaborative work as FLOCC ✨ This enables us to continue to collaborate and work with @mybtextiles1900 @sudburysilkmillsshop @sudburysilkmills @camirafabrics and @velutexflock - - exploring the feasibility of converting natural fibre textile waste from UK heritage mills into 100% natural electrostatic flock for high-value design applications. FLOCC is developing a design-led pathway to transform heritage mill by-products, in this project, selvedge waste — into valuable surface materials for textiles and interiors. Extending the project to another mill and establishing key supply chain partners allows us to experiment with new fibre types and colours directly from source materials. Over two months, we’ll be focusing on process validation, material demonstrators, and defining a scalable route for transforming natural fibres into flock. If you’re interested in working with cotton, silk, or mixed cellulose flock fibre, we’d love to start a conversation — please get in touch! Image 1-6 pulling and mechanically processing the selvedge edges @camirafabrics and Image 7&8 the waste selvedge and blanket warp -Sudbury Silk Mills. #InnovateUK #CircularTextiles #MaterialInnovation #ResourceEfficiency #SustainableDesign

Our Idea: Transforming Textile Waste Through Innovation Our project focuses on converting MYB Textiles’ cotton clips into a natural flock fibre. This closed-loop, cellulose-based material can be used in its raw form or processed for electrostatic textile flocking, which creates a soft, short velvet pile on fabric or paper. To showcase this textural material, we have developed a prototype collection flock printed on MYB’s heritage lace. This process adds colour and texture, creating contemporary textiles that merge traditional manufacture with hand-craft and embody circular design. Meet us at Klokgebouw Hal 3 #circulardesign #ddw25 #dutchdesignweek2025 #closetheloop with @smarttextiledesign @flocc_ @mybtextiles1900

A sneak peek of what’s coming to Dutch Design Week! Join us from 18–26 October at stand 3.14 in Klokgebouw. * Annika from maison du flock will be setting up and on the stand 18–20 October * I’ll be on the stand 21–23 October * Sarah Taylor will be on the stand 24–26 October We’re collaborating with MYB Textiles, using their waste cotton clips to create a super-soft electrostatic flock fibre. This cotton flock is being applied back onto MYB’s Nottingham and Madras lace fabrics, producing intricate, tactile, lace-like effects that explore new possibilities for sustainable textile design. Come and see us in person at Dutch Design Week — we’d love to show you what we’ve been working on.

What a weekend! We spent it at @dovecotstudios - here we are Sara & Sarah @smarttextiledesign and Annika @maison_du_flock running a cotton flocking workshop. The flock fibre is made entirely from waste cotton clips, and participants got to work with handmade paper from @paper.foundation — created using the same cotton waste from @mybtextiles1900 Madras manufacture. From screen-printing imagery inspired by MYB’s lace archive, to designing stencils and hand-painting, everyone left with a unique flocked artwork — all made from lace cotton waste!

Join Our Masterclass in Flocking 💫Date: 28th of September 💫Time:10:00 AM 💫Duration: Approx. 3 hours 💫Led by Annika of Maison du Flock Work with our sustainable flock and create your own flock prints in this hands-on workshop. Guided by Annika, you'll explore the unique textures and creative possibilities of flocking. Please send us a message to sign up.

SOLD OUT - Guided Tour: MYB Textiles Mill, Newmilns, Ayrshire - if you’re interested in another date - please comment here! Thursday 25th September · 10:30am Duration: 1.5–2 hours We have a few remaining places to explore the historic MYB Textiles Mill with guides Margo Graham or Sherry Campbell. Discover the heritage lace machinery still in operation today, experience the beauty of this incredible industrial building, and get a closer look at materials from our ongoing FLOCC project. The tour also includes time to browse the charming Mill Shop. Spaces are limited—reserve your place now and be part of this unique glimpse into Scotland’s textile traditions.

MYB Textiles Lace Design Workshop. Thursday 25th September 2025 · 1:30pm Duration: approx. 2 hours Join Margo Graham and Sherry Campbell for a relaxed, hands-on workshop exploring the traditions of lace and Madras design. ✨ Learn about the heritage of lace making ✨ Discover the rich MYB Textiles archive ✨ Create your own lace design A special opportunity to connect with Scotland’s textile heritage and see the fabrics and materials from our recent FLOCC project. Follow the linktree in the bio for booking. Address: MYB Textiles 14 Stoneygate Road Newmilns KA16 9AL Getting there: By car – the address is easy to find using satellite navigation. By train to Kilmarnock, followed by a short taxi ride to the mill. If you arrive early, you might like to visit The Humble Table café, just a few minutes’ walk from the mill, for refreshments or lunch before the workshop. Follow the link tree in the bio for booking 😀

Come and see us today at the Future Fabric Expo 2025.. see our cotton flock fibre, flocked lace fabrics and handmade flock paper made by the @paper.foundation ! @mybtextiles1900 @maison_du_flock @studio_yamaki @smarttextiledesign We have 2 days left of our @crowdfunderuk campaign match funded by @creativescots if you’re thinking you’d like to try the cotton flock, use the paper or grab a place on our workshop then please check out the link in our bio which will take you to the crowdfunding page. #sustainabletextiles #sustainableangle #futurefabricsexpo #mybtextiles1900 #flock #cotton #lace

We’re just under £400 away from unlocking match funding from @creativescots Scotland — but we must hit £10K to get it! We’re transforming textile waste into a beautiful flock fibre and flocked lace fabrics and need your help to scale it up. 🎁 Rewards include: 🧵 Workshops 📜 Handmade paper 🌿 Unique cotton flock fibre Support or share — every bit helps & donations are matched live! 🙌 Please follow the link in the bio! #SustainableTextiles #CreativeScotland #Crowdfunding #CircularDesign #HeritageTextiles @maison_du_flock @studio_yamaki @smarttextiledesign @mybtextiles1900

Come and explore the art of flock printing with us in beautiful setting of the @dovecotstudios in Edinburgh. Work with our cotton flock fibre and create your own art work on our handmade paper made by the @paper.foundation with @mybtextiles1900 waste cotton clips. Join Sara & Sarah @smarttextiledesign and Annika one half of @maison_du_flock for a 3 hour workshop. Follow the link in our bio to our crowdfunder and select the new workshop at the Dovecot to secure your place. #textileworkshop #scottishtextiles #flocking #lace #handmadepaper Image 1 - Flocked nails! Image 2 - Creative flock @maison_du_flock Image 3 Screen Printing Image 4 Flocking process

And we have handmade flock paper! We’ve worked with the @paper.foundation an arts and heritage paper mill in the Lake District, who have made this beautiful handmade paper entirely from @mybtextiles1900 MYB’s waste cotton clips. This is such an exciting step for us as we’ve been looking for ways to give new life to the cotton waste through craft, and the paper adds another example of this.  If you’re interested in using it, you can purchase the handmade paper via our crowdfunding campaign - follow the link on the bio! It’s 290gsm with deckle edges, ideal as a fine art paper for printmaking, drawing, and painting. All pledge’s are matched by @creativescots crowdmatch funding. And do keep your eye on our @crowdfunderuk campaignfor another exciting announcement coming soon! #scottishtextiles #flock #lace #handmadepaper #textilewaste #sustainabletextiles