- roofing shingles are made from Western Red Cedar
- wood requires no further maintenance
FLORIAN HAUSWIRTH
- double face and double facet cherrywood and ceramic
- forms and functionality compliment each other
- underside of the fruit bowl can be used as a cutting board
- lower half of ceramic vase can be filled with water
SHIN AZUMI
- stackable stools made from multiplex oak, bleached or black stained
- made from a piece of plywood
- no joining bolts or screws
- form is derived from origami
- follows ergonomic requirements
- highly stable
ELISE GABRIEL
- made of solid, oiled beech, joints of self (a cellulose based bio plastic)
- cellulose paste is pulled over the individual components like a skin
- 100% biodegradable material
- 100% recycled paper and textiles
- forms a stable and seamless unit
ELIZA STROZYK
- diverse veneers, textile support wooden carpet
- pear, apple, cherry, birch + maple tree woods
- discovered that there are veneers that are thin enough to be used almost the same as fabric
- the veneers are glued to the fabric
LEATHER
- high value material in fashion, furniture, automotive industries
- tanning - process of curing rawhides
- cow or pig leather sourced as a by-product of meat production
- is dyed, embossed and produced in different finishes
ANATOMY OF WOOD
ray, heartwood, knot, sapwood, growth ring, bark, branch
All Doe pieces are crafted in the West Midlands from the finest bridle hide. This type of leather is from the back or 'butt' of European cattle reared for beef and is tanned using natural oils, waxes and tallows. This traditional method takes over two months to complete. In contrast 90% of the world's leather takes only two days to process and uses toxic chromium salts.
Vegetable tanned hides develop a lustre or 'patina' and improve with age. More waxes can be gently rubbed in with a soft cloth to further protect and soften it. Cheap chrome finished skins weaken, crack and flake over time and cannot be conditioned or buffed.
Doe designs are deliberately simple and timeless ensuring they become long lasting favourites, beyond the vagaries of fast fashion.
Deborah Thomas - Doe
w / doeleather.co.uk
t / +44 (0) 7584 161282
e / deborah@doeleather.co.uk
- cotton impregnated with a paraffin based wax, woven into cloth
- originated in the sailing industry in England and Scotland
- used for waterproofing
- wax and cotton are both natural products
- reduce decay by storing in dry location and dry gently
- can be rewaxed to lengthen life
- best to rewax in the summer when the temperature is naturally warmer
Tangerine and Khaki coloured waxed cottons from QuickFabrics
Width: 150cm
Composition: 100% Nylon
Weight: 70gsm
This is a tactile coated nylon. It is high quality, breathable and has the following properties:
- Wateproof: Water will just flow off, keeping you dry.
- Windproof: Helps protect from the harsh effects of the wind.
- Breathable: Helps prevent sweating and stops you getting too warm.
- Durable: This fabric is hard-wearing.
This fabric is great for outdoor use, including waterproof jackets and bags.
Washing Instructions
HIGH VISIBILITY WATERPROOF EN 471
Width: 150cm
Composition: 100% Polyester
Weight: 150gsm
This is a strong, durable, high visibility polyester fabric. It is a suitable background fabric to make clothing of EN 471 fabric (reflective strips are still required)
This fabric has the following properties:
- Waterproof: Water will just slide off it, protecting it against the rain.
- Lightweight: This fabric is thin and light,.
- Durable: This fabric is hard-wearing and strong.
- High Visibility: The flourescant colour will reflect light, designed for the EN 471 standard.
Washing Instructions
FLUORESCENT ORANGE NYLON RIPSTOP
Width: 150cm
Composition: 100% Nylon
Weight: 65gsm
This is a thin, lightweight, nylon ripstop fabric in fluorescent orange.
This fabric has the following properties:
- Ultra Lightweight: The weight of this fabric makes it suitable for jackets, coats, shower curtains, sleeping bags and much more.
- Showerproof: This fabric has water repellent properties, making it suitable for light showers.
- Windproof: Helps protect from the harsh effects of the wind.
- Breathable: Helps prevent sweating and stops you getting too warm.
- Quick Dry: Dries quickly, no need for tumble dry.
- Durable: This fabric is hard-wearing.
- Ripstop: In the event that the fabric does get punctured, the square pattern makes sure that the fabric does not tear easily.
Washing Instructions