What is hollandais wax?

What is hollandais wax?

What is hollandais wax?

Vlisco Wax Hollandais is a special wax-print product with one or two core colours printed into the design. The Wax Hollandais designs are created to display the print on the front and back of the fabric for double the impact!

How do I know if my Hollandais are real?

5 steps to identify authentic Vlisco Wax Hollandais

  1. The sun. Find our well-known sun on the fabric label and look for the iconic VVH crest, which stands for ‘Van Vlissingen Helmond’.
  2. The design number.
  3. The selvedge.
  4. The label.
  5. Holospot or QR-code.
  6. The iconic super-wax label.
  7. The sun.
  8. The selvedge.

What is hollandaise material?

The title refers to the colourful printed fabrics that are exported from The Netherlands to Africa, and are generally known in West Africa as Hollandaise, or Dutch Wax. Today the bright and distinctive wax prints are regarded as typically African, while there is nothing African to them.

What is African wax fabric made of?

In sales and marketing vernacular, ‘African print’ is a general term used to identify a category of textiles using 100% cotton fabric in vibrant colors, which are printed by machine using wax resins and dyes so that they have a batik-like effect on both sides of the fabric.

What is super wax fabric?

Super-Wax is a medium weight fabric with a mid drape. Tame its vibrant designs and play of colours into formal garments to enrich your wardrobe. SHOP SUPER-WAX DESIGNS.

What is real wax fabric?

They are industrially produced colorful cotton cloths with batik-inspired printing. One feature of these materials is the lack of difference in the color intensity of the front and back sides. The wax fabric can be sorted into categories of quality due to the processes of manufacturing.

What is super wax?

What is a super wax print?

Super Wax prints boast vibrant colours and striking, multicoloured designs that look deceptively modern. High-quality Super Wax prints are made of densely woven cotton and Vlisco’s dyes are made in-house to ensure the deepest vibrancy.

Can you wash waxed fabric?

never wash waxed canvas with warm or hot water, as that will release the protective coating, and stay away from abrasive soaps and detergents. no dry cleaning, no machine washing.

Can you wash waxed cotton?

never wash waxed canvas with warm or hot water, as that will release the protective coating, and stay away from abrasive soaps and detergents. no dry cleaning, no machine washing. roll up your sleeves and do it with your hands.

What kind of fabric is Vlisco Wax Hollandais?

Wax Hollandais. Vlisco Wax Hollandais is a special wax fabric with one or two core colours ‘fitted’ into the Wax Hollandais design. The designs are always mirrored on the front and back of the fabric (cotton cloth). The range and combination of colours used is extremely varied and emphasizes the unique styles of Vlisco fabrics.

Which is the best colour for Wax Hollandais?

This is the true sign of a quality Wax Hollandais block print. The appealing pattern and unique colour combinations ensure that everyone can express their individual taste and personality in their clothing. We use a unique collection of shades like yellow, blue, green, red, pink, purple, orange and brown.

When did the Dutch start making wax fabric?

Since 1846 we have been creating unique Real Dutch Wax fabrics in Holland that have influenced the African fashion landscape.

Which is the best Hollandais print for Africa?

Hollandais Prints is one of our best quality of African Print and very popular in African market. It comes with many Authentic African Design and vibrant colors. All our Supreme Hollandais Prints are designed by our designer. Hollandis Print comes with 6 yards piece and available for retail and wholesale.