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What is Unavaate?
Unavaate is a Finnish brand and online store specializing in soft muslin and waffle textiles, located in the heart of beautiful Nordic nature. We’re so happy you found us – welcome to explore our collection!
At Una, our mission is to bring softness into the world through our products, service, and craftsmanship. We believe that everyone’s daily life could use a little more gentleness and comfort. High-quality, durable choices bring long-lasting joy, and that’s what we focus on when designing Unavaate’s product selection.
Our collection features soft and high-quality muslin and waffle textiles, both made from 100% cotton. In addition, we offer handmade bows crafted in Finland from cork and washable paper leather. Our selection is complemented by high-quality socks from the Spanish brand Cóndor.
Unavaate’s products are designed for versatility and longevity. For example, our popular Syli muslin blanket is perfect as a baby swaddle, play mat, or even as a lightweight towel for adults. All our muslin and waffle textiles are designed in Finland and ethically sewn in Estonia. The bows, made from cork and paper leather, are both designed and handcrafted in Finland.
We ship our products worldwide from Finland. Orders are packed and dispatched within one business day – meaning your package will arrive quickly!
How did Unavaate begin?
Sewing was a long-time passion for Unavaate’s founder, Anu.
"I used to gather with friends for sewing nights, and at home, my sewing machine was always somewhere on a table. Over time, my hobby grew, and I started with simple projects like beanies, using my mother’s sewing machine. As my passion deepened, my skills developed—sometimes with the help of professional guidance.
One day, I found myself taking custom orders, but the process of handling them through messages was slow and complicated. That’s when the idea of an online store started to take shape. Initially, I focused on children's clothing, but as more customers showed interest in baby products like muslin cloths, stroller curtains, and bows, the business naturally shifted in that direction.
As orders increased, I quickly realized I couldn't do everything alone. Fortunately, I found an excellent production partner in Estonia. Today, the sewing machines in my workspace are mainly used for making samples, while all production takes place in Estonia.”
Growing and expanding
Year by year, Unavaate has grown, and our product range has evolved to suit people of all ages. While high-quality muslin and waffle textiles have been at the core of our brand from the start, our focus has expanded beyond just babies. Due to customer demand, we started creating more products for adults—after all, parents wanted to sleep in the same soft bedding as their little ones!
Unavaate began in the upstairs of Anu’s home, but today, we have a bright and welcoming workspace in Southern Finland. Alongside packing online store orders, our location also includes a showroom where you can find the full Unavaate collection.
The Unavaate team includes Anu, her sister Ellu, our store employees Mirka & Anniina, and Anu’s sons Veikka and Alvar, who work part-time. Every package includes a thank-you card with the name of the team member who packed your order with care.
Greetings from Lempäälä, Finland
