JOURNAL
Check your boobs - Kylie's Story with Breast Cancer
Nestled in between the ocean and quiet bushland, Kylie has found an oasis to call home with her husband and their four boys. With chickens, a vege patch and fruit trees to care for Kylie spends a lot of her time outdoors. After traveling Australia for a year in their vintage caravan, the adventurous family still enjoy taking up residence in their airstream while letting out their house to city-siders wanting a relaxing weekend escape.
Kylie shares her story with us in hopes of more women checking their breasts, reminding us that cancer doesn't discriminate.
Behind the Print with Ash Leslie
From painting beautiful art to raising two wild-eyed girls, Ash Leslie is a woman of many talents. Home to the South Coast, Ash has been a part of the Fabrik family for years, creating beautiful prints for us since we launched our first digitally printed collection in 2020.
Ash has captured our hearts with her story as well as her drive to raise awareness around breast cancer, especially the importance of regular self-checks.
Blooms for Boobs
As many of you are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, and a cause that is close to our hearts. 100% of the proceeds from our campaign tee will be donated to the NBCF.
4 Tips to Make your Clothes Last the Test of Time
Shopping sustainably is a long-term investment in your wardrobe, but what can you do to ensure the clothes that you buy last the test of time?
$4 Million of Change!
If you've purchased from us before, you'll know that we donate $1 from every order to a charity through our partnership with i=change. We know that small actions can make a big change, and seeing it all come together with i=change's new milestone of $4 million raised really makes it realise that our small impacts can making a lasting and HUGE change.
How to Care for Your Knitwear
There is nothing better than feeling cosy, wrapped up in your favorite knit sipping on warm tea. Our knits are made to last, threaded from 100% cotton to be comfortable and warm. We know they can be a little tricky to look after, so here are a few simple steps you can follow to make sure your knits last a lifetime.
Our Partnership with Thread Together
Last week the Fabrik team were honoured to spend the day volunteering at the Thread Together warehouse, packing orders and learning about the incredible mission behind the non-for-profit organisation. We donate our end of line styles and samples to Thread Together to be redistributed to those in need.
How Diana Inspires Us
How the timeless fashion of Princess Diana has inspired our knitwear collection
DIY - Ice Dyeing
Add some creative colour to basic clothes with this simple (and fascinating to watch) tutorial! All you need is a white garment to die, some powered dye, a drip tray and ice!
Fabrik Library
Materials are important to us as a brand, just as they are to you as consumers. We have created this library to outline the features and benefits of each material we use for our clothes and give you an insight into some of processes behind their creation.
Our Digital Printing Process
We used Okeo-Tex Passport certified inks to digitally print these garments onto beautiful linen and cotton ramie fabrics. Eco Passport is an independent certification system for chemicals, colourants and auxiliaries used in the textile industry. During a multistep process, Okeo-Tex analyse whether each individual ingredient in the chemical product meets the requirements, and that it is not harmful to human health. Both brands and manufacturers value the Eco Passport as credible proof of sustainable textile production.
From Canvas to Cloth
Nestled between Coledale's quiet beaches and the calming bush of the escapement you'll find Ash Leslie - mother, wife, artist and designer. A pool of humble talent and a true friend to Fabrik, Ash's earthy tones and beautiful compositions belong here. The journey from hand painted pieces on canvas to ethically made clothes is a first for us, and we couldn't be more excited to share the process with you.