Material

Olars Ulla largely uses natural materials. Materials that have little impact on nature during production.

The clothes are made from quality materials and the goal is to constantly increase the proportion of environmentally friendly materials. Now Olars Ulla works actively to ensure that all production is done in Europe, from yarn to finished garment.

Here we have collected a little more information about the materials that are in our collections right now and how they are produced.

Flax

Linen fabric is produced from the flax plant. Flax preparation involves preparing the plant in different stages so that the long spinnable fibers inside the stalk are exposed. Flax is one of man's oldest crops and has been cultivated since at least 5000 BC. Compared to cotton, linen is gentler on the environment as the cultivation process and processing require less water. Flax can be grown in cool climates where pests are less prevalent and the amount of pesticides can be minimized. The plant also does not require much fertilization and therefore the impact on the environment during cultivation can be kept low.

Our linen comes from raw material that is grown, woven, treated and dyed in Europe. For each collection, we usually also design at least one own fabric pattern that we print on linen in Europe. The garments are then also sewn in Europe. The long fibers of the linen provide a fabric that can survive for generations if properly cared for. We also love it because it only gets more beautiful the more it's used!

Monochrome

In the collection, we choose between three different coarsenesses to ensure that the natural characteristics of the garment are highlighted in the best way. Black and white linen is a classic for Olars Ulla and is supplemented with new colors that suit the season's collection, AW23-24 the new colors are petrol and brown.

The linen raw material has been grown, spun into yarn, woven and dyed in Europe, and the garments are then also sewn in Europe.

Striped

AW23-24 we have a wonderfully soft, narrow-striped linen fabric in black, with white stripes. The garments in this fabric give a dressy and stylish impression. We think it's very nice! And a nice complement to plain linen.

The linen raw material has been grown, spun into yarn, woven and dyed in Europe, and the garments are then also sewn in Europe.

Floral

Our floral patterns can now almost be compared to a perennial, given its recurring and obvious place in every collection. We are a little extra fond of autumn's flower, with its dark musty tone and its winding mysterious pattern. It has a neutral, dark background, with maroon colored roses and dull green smaller flowers.

The linen raw material has been grown, spun into yarn, woven and printed in Europe, and the garments are then also sewn in Europe.

Fishbone

This is a slightly coarser linen fabric in 100% linen, which has become a recurring feature in our autumn collections. AW23-24 we see a warm rust colored herringbone, which complements the collection's other colors nicely. The herringbone pattern is also available in a neutral natural/black color that goes with almost everything.

The linen raw material has been grown, spun into yarn, woven and dyed in Europe, and the garments are then also sewn in Europe.

Other materials

  • Viscose jersey

    This fantastic material that is soft and supple to wear, while providing a perfect balance between style and comfort can be found in all our collections. Black is the base, complemented by white and, in the warmer seasons, also a refreshing color.

    Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from wood. The tricot is dyed and knitted within the EU, where the garments are then also sewn. The garments consist of 96% viscose and 4% elastane.

    Recycled denim

    To produce this yarn, jeans collected from the waste of used clothes are used. Chains and buttons are removed. The pieces of fabric are then reduced to fibers, which are then spun again into yarn. The yarn is not dyed but retains its original color.

    The yarn contains 53.5% hemp, 43.8% cotton, 1.1% lyocell, 1% viscose, 0.6% polyester.

    Lining (for linen & wool)

    Our lining is a luxurious matte black fabric made from organic cotton and FSC certified viscose. The blend consists of 53% organic cotton and 47% viscose (FSC). As the cotton is organic, it has been grown without the use of artificial pesticides or fertilizers, nor does it contain any genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The viscose, in turn, is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from wood that comes from responsible forestry, i.e. forestry that takes people and the environment into account.

    The fabric is woven, treated and dyed within the EU, where the garments are also then sewn.