The Atelier
Designed in the Netherlands. Knitted in Portugal. Made for every size.
Curvéa began in a small Amsterdam studio with one refusal: that shaping should mean discomfort. Every garment starts as a knit sample on a hand-fed machine, is fitted on bodies across our full XS–3XL range, and only enters production once it disappears under clothing.
Level 1 — Smooth
A light second skin. Evens the silhouette under fluid fabrics without changing your shape. Best for daily wear and long days.
Level 2 — Shape
Medium-firm knit with structured panels through the waist and midsection. Our most-worn level, sits comfortably for eight hours or more.
Level 3 — Sculpt
Firm, bonded power knit for events and tailoring. Defined waist, held torso, still breathable thanks to moisture-wicking inner faces.
Fit & sizing
Measurements in centimetres, taken against the body. Between two sizes? Take the larger for comfort-led wear, the smaller for firmer sculpting.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 78–82 | 60–64 | 86–90 |
| S | 83–87 | 65–69 | 91–95 |
| M | 88–93 | 70–75 | 96–101 |
| L | 94–99 | 76–81 | 102–107 |
| XL | 100–106 | 82–88 | 108–114 |
| 2XL | 107–114 | 89–96 | 115–122 |
| 3XL | 115–122 | 97–104 | 123–130 |
How we source, and how we care
Curvéa works with one mill rather than many. It is slower and it costs more — it also means we know the people knitting our fabric, and can trace every metre of it.
Traceable, certified fabric
Recycled polyamide and TENCEL™ modal from OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified spinners — tested free of harmful substances against skin, in every shade we knit.
One family-run mill
Knitted and finished in northern Portugal by a mill we have worked with since our first sample, with audited working conditions and fair contracted wages.
Small batches, less waste
We produce in short runs and re-knit offcuts into sampling yarn rather than overproducing a season we cannot sell.
Care for every body
Every style is graded and fitted on real bodies at each size from XS to 3XL, and priced in one honest band — no surcharge for a larger size.
Fabric
- — Recycled polyamide with elastane for compression knits
- — TENCEL™ modal blends for everyday innerwear
- — OEKO-TEX® certified yarns throughout
- — Bonded seams and laser-cut edges instead of elastic bands
- — Knitted and finished by a family-run mill in northern Portugal
Care
- — Machine wash cold, 30°C, inside a mesh bag
- — Mild detergent only; no fabric softener or bleach
- — Hang dry away from direct heat to protect elastane recovery
- — Never tumble dry or iron bonded seams
- — Rotate between two pieces to extend the life of the knit
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