A STORY MADE TO MEASURE

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  HERITAGE

  This story began two generations ago in Twenthe, the heart of the Dutch textile territory. Great-grandfather Derk-Jan Weller, seeing an opportunity in the growing industrialization movement, decided to become a hardware supplier to the region’s flourishing textile industry. Globalization eventually pushed the production of Europe’s yarn, fabric and garments towards Asia, grinding the Weller factory to a halt in the process, but the family tale inspired two great-grandchildren to pick up the torch and breathe life back into the legacy, for today’s market.

  Fun Fact: In the center of the city Almelo, the monumental Twente Centre is a tangible and poignant reminder of the flourishing textile industry of the county Twente. This former steam spinning mill dates from 1915 and its architect, Arend Beltman, pioneered with his introduction of reinforced concrete structures. The remarkable water tower served for storage of fire-fighting water and was built in 1914, after a fire destroyed almost the entire building.

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  our process

  From the high street to high-end boutiques, garments created by Vermillion strike a balance between price and workmanship. Our process is straightforward: based on client needs we propose cutting-edge designs and a strategic plan tailored to their market, then execute it efficiently via our direct supplier liaisons.

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  our commitments

  We are not commitment-phobes. Once we understand a client’s vision, we commit to having the finalized product be exactly what they hoped for. Once we welcome a craftsman into our network of manufacturing expertise, we commit to a long-term relationship and offering respectful work opportunities.

  Vermillion is also committed to solving one the manufacturing industry’s most pressing issues: environmental waste and callous labor standards. As a result, we produce less, but better. Plus, we always ensure that the working conditions in affiliated factories not only meet international standards, but exceed them.

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  Our Values

  “To some, our commitment to ethical textile production, fair wages, good working conditions, reduced environmental harm, and locally empowered businesses is clever PR.

  For us, it simply makes sense: when care is taken in the creation, quality is clear in the outcome.”