About

ABOUT US

Ham Fabrics is a slow fashion brand founded in Turkey based on the belief that a cleaner, more sustainable approach to textiles is possible.

We produce our products on a small scale, using 100% plant-based fabrics—European Flax® certified linen, muslin, cotton lining—and natural dyes obtained from plant waste such as avocado pits, pomegranate peels, and onion skins.

Each piece is shaped by handcraftsmanship, traditional embroidery made with cotton threads, local production, and ethical working principles.
Our goal is to design breathable, timeless, long-lasting, and nature-inspired garments; to pursue a fashion approach that centers people, labor, and the environment.

VEGETABLE DYEING

At Ham Fabrics, all colors are prepared by me using all-natural dyes obtained from waste materials.
In our collections, we use shades obtained from botanical sources such as onion skin, pomegranate peel, avocado pits, walnut shells, and madder root.
Each dyeing process is done on a small scale, so every piece carries unique natural transitions and textures. No synthetic chemicals are used; the colors provided by nature are preserved as they are.

CERTIFICATE

• Not containing GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
• Grown without synthetic irrigation
• Farmed without chemical fertilizers and pesticides
• That the production process is fully traceable
• That the fibers are grown in Europe (France, Belgium, Netherlands, etc.)
• Processed under conditions that respect human and environmental rights

HANDICRAFTS

At Ham Fabrics, each piece is crafted with a production philosophy that prioritizes handwork and time.
Embroideries, knits, and details are meticulously applied by hand using cotton threads. Thanks to small-scale production, each product possesses a unique character, reflecting the trace of labor rather than perfection.

SELİN ÇALIŞKAN

I was born in Ankara in 1989. I graduated from Gazi University with a degree in Textile Engineering. For many years, I worked in the costume department for TV series, commercials, and music videos. I also styled fashion shoots for many textile brands, gaining strong experience in styling.

In 2016, I founded a bohemian wedding dress brand under my own name and opened my custom-made store. I continued to manage this brand for eight years until 2023.

During this period, starting from 2019, I began to focus on botanical dyeing, eco print, and natural materials. My passion for nature gradually led me to a different path, and "sustainability" became a priority for me.

I believed that vegan people should have the freedom to choose not only what they eat but also what they wear. I wanted clothes produced naturally, without chemicals, and ethically to benefit people.

This is how the foundations of Ham Fabrics were laid.

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