[1] Tønder lace was traditionally made in fine linen thread, imported from the Netherlands.

[2] In 1712 several lacemakers from Brabant accompanied the troops of King Frederick IV on their return from the Netherlands,[1][2] bringing new techniques.

Tønder lace was a major industry, and most of the region's girls were employed in making it.

In 1801 20,000 people in Tønder and the immediately surrounding area were employed making lace.

[4] Reproductions of historical laces have been done by contemporary lacemakers, and interpretations of Tønder in new ways is ongoing.