Our Approach to Textiles

Textiles are at the core of Rebecca Udall - they always have been - and we're committed to textile excellence across Bed, Bath & Table, alongside our unique & joyful handmade homeware to complement. 

So what is textile excellence? We focus on fibre quality in conjunction with other factors: its weight or thread count, finishing, quality assurances and weaving know-how. Who is weaving the fabric? Is the fabric woven certified free of harmful substances? Are we solely using the best fibres? Are we working with equally passionate teams committed to excellence in their work? Does the design bring joy - both enduring and unique in style?

For example, take bed linens. We have a holistic approach to thread counts - equally considering the length of the cotton fibres, the skill of the weavers and the tailoring. This ensures our collection is the most comfortable, long-lasting and ultimately what we believe offers the 'best' at the investment level.

Whilst all textiles in our collection are excellent quality, we offer different collections for differing investment levels, all within our ethos. 

Our approach is based on:

1. Heritage

We champion heritage manufacturing - prestigious, age-old mills as well as heritage communities which have incredible know-how passed on from generation to generation. 

2. Provenance

Sourcing from areas of provenance for their speciality offers further know-how. Our Portuguese bed and bath linens are produced in a pre-dominant textile region. Drawing on the expertise of our several generation family-owned manufacturer offers us the know-how to produce exceptional linens.

Equally, our Atelier bespoke Italian linens - the crème de la crème - are made by a most prestigious and refined Italian mill and finishers. For linen, we champion European grown flax because it is the very best globally - stronger, softer and longer-lasting. 

3. Longevity 

By championing heritage manufacturers using the finest raw materials, plus enduring and unique design, ensures the longevity of our products. 

4. Focus on the Details

One reason we are so passionate about textiles is their multi-faceted benefit. Textiles contribute significantly to our homes. They are pieces we use at various points of the day, everyday.  

They bring comfort, beauty, texture, joy and ultimately that home feeling to our lives. No home is complete without textiles; often included in a myriad of weights, textures and materials across various forms. 

There are various details we focus on:

The quality of the yarns - we prioritise excellent quality fibres, always. Equally, we will always champion the finest natural fibres - only adding a small quantity of synthetic fibre when it adds to the functionality of the product such as a small amount of nylon to a woven blanket to reduce pilling. 

Finishing - the quality of our weavers is paramount. It impacts the handle, longevity and feel of textiles which are key. Equally, we will always prioritise high quality tailoring of our garments. 

Design is not secondary. We invest a lot of time to researching, testing and refining our designs to be unique, enduring and playful. 

5. Sustainable & Ethical Production

From Oeko-Tex 100 certification (all of our textiles are) to the Better Cotton Initiative and SEDEX certification, we are committed to supplying goods that support the people who make them, our planet and to make a positive impact to those who will own them. We hope for our pieces to become our future heirlooms. 

Textiles are hugely personal and we offer a wide range of European textiles, including bespoke possibilities, to suit a variety of investment levels. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need advice.