The mills we work with

Mill Made works with millers who share our passion for heritage. These women and men are dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for Dutch mills, traditional crafts, and their local communities.

We’d like to introduce to some of the people who produce authentic, original, and Dutch products for Mill Made.

Cabauwse molen

Our debut range was made possible by working with a mill that is special to us.

Officially known as De Middelste Molen van Cabauw (The Middle Mill of Cabauw), it is responsible for ensuring that feet and hooves remain dry. This old mill has been operating for more than 500 years, having been built in 1454.

Obviously to have been named The Middle Mill, there must have been other mills nearby. In fact, there were originally 3 mills. The other two were (not surprisingly) the De Voorste Molen and De Achterste Molen (the Front and the Rear mills).

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After a technical inspection in 2018, the mill was forced to stop working. Tears and weaknesses were found in the structure of the blades, and major restorations were required. After serious fundraising, and substantial upgrades, De Middelste Molen began operating again in October 2021.

Exclusive upcycled Cabauw windmill sailcloth aprons

Our debut range features an upcycled windmill sailcloth from De Middelste Molen. After many years of service, it was deemed no longer up to the task of whipping around in the wind anymore. But, it was perfect for our range of handsome, limited edition aprons. Only a small number have been produced, so if this takes your fancy, don’t hesitate.

Banner image: De drie molens gefotografeerd kort voordat de Voorste Molen in 1934 onder de slopershamer viel. (Collectie E. Stoop)