At Hank & Hera, fabric is the foundation of everything we create. Before a gown is cut or a stitch is sewn, every design begins with the question: how will this feel against the skin?
Our answer lies in natural fibres — cotton, linen, and silk — chosen not only for their beauty, but for how they perform in everyday life. These fabrics breathe, move, and age gracefully. They soften with time, support temperature regulation, and offer comfort through the changing seasons of a woman’s life — from pregnancy to perimenopause, from hospital stays to holidays.
Our approach is rooted in intention. Each piece in the Hank & Hera collection is designed to be lived in, loved, and laundered often — without ever losing its softness or shape.
Our Philosophy: Comfort Without Compromise
For us, luxury doesn’t mean fragility. A beautiful nightgown should be as resilient as it is refined. That’s why every Hank & Hera garment is crafted from 100% natural fibres, sourced for their longevity as much as their feel.
We choose fabrics that balance elegance and endurance. Whether it’s the gentle weave of cotton, the effortless drape of linen, or the lustrous smoothness of silk, each fabric in our collection is selected to meet the same standards: breathable comfort, lasting beauty, and everyday practicality.
Our pieces are designed to grow softer with time, not fade or lose structure. This is slow fashion at its most personal — creating garments that feel luxurious from the first wear and even better a year later.
Cotton — Softness, Breathability, and Everyday Calm
Cotton has always been at the heart of Hank & Hera. It’s the fibre that most closely aligns with our philosophy: natural, breathable, and beautifully uncomplicated.
Our cotton is sourced from trusted suppliers in India with decades of specialised experience in premium natural textiles. These partners share our commitment to quality and ethical production, crafting fabric that is not only soft and durable, but also produced with integrity and care.
Cotton’s true beauty lies in its versatility. It’s naturally breathable, helping to regulate temperature and wick away moisture — a gift during humid Australian nights or hormonal changes like perimenopause. It’s soft enough for sensitive skin, yet strong enough to endure countless washes without losing its shape.
You’ll find cotton throughout our collection: in the Deborah Nightgown for its feminine drape, in the Barbara Nightgown for breathable coverage, and in the Kareena Gown for its natural comfort during recovery and beyond. Each piece honours cotton’s timeless qualities — softness, simplicity, and strength.
Linen — The Fabric of Effortless Luxury
Linen is the fabric that breathes elegance. Derived from the flax plant, it’s a fibre that feels light, natural, and inherently luxurious — one that becomes softer and more beautiful with wear.
We use linen in our signature pieces like the Hera Pyjamas and Anne Robe, where texture and drape define their quiet sophistication. The tactile weave and gentle lustre of our linen create a sense of lived-in beauty — never over-styled, always natural.
What makes linen exceptional is its performance. It’s thermoregulating, meaning it keeps you cool in summer and warm in cooler months. It’s also hypoallergenic and naturally antibacterial, making it ideal for sensitive skin or warmer climates.
Our linen is woven by artisans with decades of expertise, using traditional techniques that ensure quality and consistency. The result is a fabric that feels fresh, grounded, and enduring — perfectly suited to Hank & Hera’s philosophy of calm luxury.
Silk — The Fibre of Grace and Lightness
Silk is where luxury meets serenity. At Hank & Hera, we use silk sparingly but meaningfully — in select garments where its lustre enhances rather than dominates.
Silk brings a unique emotional quality to fabric. It’s smooth, lightweight, and naturally temperature-regulating. It offers a sensation of ease that feels indulgent but never excessive — the kind of luxury that whispers rather than shouts.
Our silks are ethically sourced and produced by long-standing partners who prioritise craftsmanship and sustainability. Each thread is treated with respect, ensuring the integrity of the fibre and the well-being of the people who produce it.
Our use of silk reflects our commitment to thoughtful design: beauty with purpose.
The Difference You Can Feel
There’s a quiet satisfaction in wearing something that feels right — not only on the skin but in spirit. Natural fabrics connect us to something real. They remind us that softness and strength can exist together, that beauty can also be functional.
Synthetic materials often promise convenience, but they lack soul. They don’t breathe, they don’t evolve, and they rarely endure. Natural fabrics, by contrast, tell a story over time. They soften, age, and adapt to you — just as your rituals evolve with the seasons.
Our customers often share how wearing natural fabrics changes the rhythm of their day. They sleep better, move more freely, and feel grounded in pieces that honour their bodies and routines.
Craftsmanship and Sourcing
Behind every fabric is a partnership. We work closely with suppliers and makers in India — specialists who have spent decades perfecting their craft. These relationships are built on mutual respect, shared values, and a belief that quality is worth waiting for.
Our cotton and linen are woven by small, family-led mills that prioritise ethical labour and sustainable production. Every metre is inspected for texture, weave consistency, and hand feel. Only fabrics that meet our exacting standards are used — because the fabric is where quality begins.
We don’t chase trends or seasonal fads. We refine. We perfect. We choose what lasts.
Why Fabric Matters
At Hank & Hera, fabric isn’t just the starting point — it’s the soul of every garment.
The women who wear our pieces live real lives. They work, travel, recover, parent, create, and rest. Their clothing should honour all those moments — elegant enough for presence, soft enough for healing, and strong enough for repetition.
That’s why every nightgown, robe, and pyjama we create begins with the same promise: only natural fibres, chosen with care, designed for calm.
Our commitment to natural fabrics is more than an aesthetic choice — it’s an ethical and emotional one. Cotton, linen, and silk each bring their own form of beauty, but together they create the foundation of everything we stand for: elegance, comfort, and longevity.
These are fabrics that breathe with you, move with you, and stay with you through every stage of life. They embody what Hank & Hera was built to offer — a return to calm through quality, craftsmanship, and the quiet luxury of natural materials.
Because when fabric is chosen with intention, it becomes more than clothing.
It becomes comfort, connection, and a promise that what touches your skin is worthy of your life.
