The mills we work with

Mill Made works with millers who share our passion for heritage. These craftspeople 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. Three mills have operated in succession on this spot for more than 500 years, the first 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 three mills. The other two were, not surprisingly, the De Voorste Molen and De Achterste Molen (the Front and the Rear mills).

Cabauw News

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 determined fundraising, and substantial upgrades, De Middelste Molen began operating again in July 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: Welgelegen Mill with sailing boat and steam boat on the river near Zwijndrecht, not dated, photograph, Stichting Molendocumentatie Collection, 01270