The intricate laces of Klauber Brothers have been used by designers to create some of the most sought-after lingerie and evening wear on the market. The inspired minds of their in-house team of designers have given birth to coveted Leavers lace in a full range of hues and motifs. Leavers lace is one of the most treasured varieties of the textile, and also one of the most difficult to produce. At their factory in New England - one of the only Leavers lace mills left in the world - specially trained weavers known as "Twist hands" produce the lace with agile and practiced fingers.
Fine threads are spun onto brass bobbins which are inserted into steel carriages that swing side to side to twist the threads together. The pattern is translated into lace through a Jacquard card system, which is actually a very early computer system developed in the early 1800s. The intricate process each piece of lace requires is part of what has created its mystique. The Leavers looms have the ability to make an incredible variety of laces - from the chunkiest crochet to the finest gauzes. They also produce stretch laces which are made with a small amount of spandex to lend them additionally resilience and versatility.
The company is guided by a dedication to innovation that pushes them to not only create the world's finest lace, but to push at the seams of the industry; constantly imagining ways to advance the craft of lace production. Recognizing the challenges and possibilities created by the rapidly globalizing textile and apparel industry, Klauber Brothers has concentrated efforts on developing partnerships with companies and designers throughout the world. They have also utilized cutting edge computer drafting programs to develop an immense library of unique designs. While Klauber Brothers have embraced the thrill and potential of an increasingly inter-connected world and the technologies that can enhance their beautiful craft, they have not lost sight of the long history that has gotten them to today. A respect and dedication to the tradition of lace-making has been passed down through the generations and continues to guide the business today.