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Material & Approach

 tela araneae’s translucent designs are crafted using synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester. These are often sourced in small quantities from retail shops, where it’s not possible to trace the full supply chain. Occasionally, materials come from Italian deadstock warehouses.

Each fabric is tested in-house to ensure quality before being used. While tela araneae acknowledges the environmental implications of synthetic materials, the effort put in choosing to work with the highest-quality options available. This often means limited colors, small quantities, and minimal or no stock.

The design and tailoring process is developed to generate as little waste as possible. Most garments are constructed from straight-cut strips of fabric, minimizing leftovers. Working on a made-to-order basis further reduces unnecessary production—every piece made has a purpose and a person. One-of-a-kind items are also created using offcuts and remnants from past orders or small fabric finds, sometimes just 2 to 4 meters in length.