Rifò's Blog
Here we tell you about the Rifò world, our latest news and projects in the pipeline. We also explore some subject about sustainable clothing, circular economy and the history of the textile and fashion tradition.
Industrial archeology in Prato: a journey to the places where textile regeneration was born
What is it that attracts us so much about old factories, abandoned industrial spaces and the one converted to new...
Read more...Knitting decreases: what is it?
Knitwear is a textile field rich in tradition and artisan knowledge.There is a world behind every single knitted garment, made...
Read more...The cenciaolis: a journey through Prato textile tradition with the craftmen with its leading actors
The city of Prato has a long tradition in the textile sector and in particular in the fiber regeneration one,...
Read more...Wool vs. Cotton: all the differences
Wool and cotton are two of the most used materials to give life to our clothes.There are many differences between them,...
Read more...The Jacquard loom: the biggest revolution in the world of textile industry
The Jacquard loom has been the most important invention for the textile industry.With time we have forgotten how one man’s...
Read more...Discovering jeans: history and role in the society
Jeans are with no doubt the only one item of clothing that is present in everyone’s closet.Comfortable, resistant and suitable...
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