Special pieces require special care.
We would like to support you in enjoying our garments for a long time. That is why we have prepared this little material guide. It provides care instructions and information about the individual fibers that we use. However, since care can vary from product to product, we ask that you always read the care label carefully. In general, less washing is required and sometimes it is even sufficient to air the garment well.
Real silk is a pure, natural product. Silkworms spin a cocoon from a very fine thread from which this beautiful material is obtained. It is the only continuous textile fiber found in nature. Silk is wonderfully soft and supple on the skin, yet, it is very resilient and also has a sleek, shiny surface. In addition, it has a temperature-balancing effect, which means that it has a cooling effect in the heat and warming in the cold, making it perfect for summer.
Although silk is made from strong endless fibers, it is sensitive at the same time. However, like other natural fibers, silk also has the property of being odor-repellent. In most cases, this means that the garment is only ventilated. Depending on the weave / type of fabric, it is even slightly dirt-repellent in many cases, so stains can be easily removed partially. If you should decide to wash, we only recommend hand washing with a special mild detergent for wool and silk. If the silk is washed too warm, it can become dull. Under no circumstances should you wring or pull the pieces.
Ramie is a natural fiber and belongs to the nettle family. It is the oldest cultivated plant in Southeast Asia and virtually a counterpart to linen and flax. Its properties and strength are similar to linen, but the surface has a soft sheen similar to silk. We like to use Ramie in combination with cotton, because it gets a beautiful natural shine.
Natural fibers such as linen, flax and ramie are very robust in their original state. Therefore you can wash them at 30 degrees. However, pay attention to the precise washing instructions for the product. We do not recommend washing jackets or dyed fibers, in most cases for instance. Avoid too much spinning.
Linen was one of the most popular natural materials before it was replaced by cotton. It is pleasantly cooling and also dirt-repellent, antibacterial and antistatic. It is also grown a lot in the EU and requires far less water to produce than cotton. We think linen is a great natural material and therefore we use it a lot.
Natural fibers such as flax and linen are very robust in their original state. Therefore you can wash them at 30 degrees. However, pay attention to the precise washing instructions for the product. For example, in the case of jackets or dyed fibers, we do not recommend washing in most cases. Avoid too much spinning.
Virgin wool is sheep's wool that is shorn on the living animal only and at the same time has an especially high quality. The animals are shorn once or twice a year. The hair is washed and dried. Then it is spun into long wool threads. These are processed into fabrics and knitted fabrics. Wool is highly elastic, therefore wrinkle-free, pleasantly warming and absorbs a lot of moisture.
If properly cared for, wool clothing is a loyal companion and will bring joy for many years. Wool generally doesn’t tolerate the combination of heat and friction very well, so we do not recommend washing it or washing it by hand only. You should not rub the material under any circumstances, as this strongly attacks the fiber. Also take care when drying. We recommend to lay the garment flat to dry, preferably on a towel. You can gently squeeze the garment in a towel in advance, under no circumstances should you wring it. Be sure to use a mild detergent for wool and silk. Like all wool fibers, new wool is odor-repellent. This is why just ventilating often does wonders.
Mohair is a precious hair and has similar properties to sheep's wool. Just like new wool, only the top hair of goats is shorn. In contrast to sheep's wool, mohair is much lighter, finer and less frizzy. The fiber hardly felt because it is very long-stacked. It also has a silky sheen and is nice, soft and warm.
Properly cared for, mohair fibers are loyal companions and bring joy for many years. Mohair tolerates the combination of warmth and friction better than wool but not well. Therefore, we do not recommend washing mohair garments or washing them by hand only. You should not rub them under any circumstances, as this strongly attacks the fiber. Special care should also be taken when drying. We recommend to lay the garment flat to dry, preferably on a towel. In advance, you can gently squeeze the garment in a towel, under no circumstances should you wring it. Also be sure to use mild detergent for wool & silk. Like all wool fibers, mohair is odor-repellent. This is why just ventilating often does wonders.
The particularly soft fibers are obtained from the cashmere goat. It lives only in cold mountain regions and only there it develops the underfur, from which the soft cashmere yarn is spun. The wool is much finer and much warmer than sheep's wool. Cuddly and cuddly soft on the skin, cashmere is the most comfortable choice for winter. But it is also perfect for cold summer evenings because the fiber has very good temperature regulation.
Properly cared for, cashmere fibers are loyal companions and bring joy for many years. A cashmere garment should only be washed in emergencies. The combination of warmth and friction tolerates Cashmere better than wool, but not well. Therefore we advise to not wash cashmere or to only wash by hand. You should not rub it under any circumstances, as this strongly attacks the fiber. Special care should also be taken when drying. We recommend to lay the garment flat to dry, preferably on a towel. In advance, you can gently squeeze the garment in a towel, under no circumstances should you wring it out. Also be sure to use a gentle detergent for wool & silk or a shampoo. Like all wool fibers, mohair is odor-repellent. This is why just ventilating often does wonders.
Cupro, also known as copper silk, belongs to the group of vegan silk, because the feel is very similar. The basic material is cellulose, which is obtained from trees and plants. It is similar to viscose, however, much less water is needed to produce it, which is why it should be preferred. We use cupro fibers a lot for lining fabrics because they are breathable, moisture-binding and antistatic. This makes them very pleasant and fluid on the skin.
Generally, cupro fibers are relatively robust. Therefore you can wash them at 30 degrees. However, pay attention to the precise washing instructions for the product. For example, in the case of blouses, we do not recommend washing in most cases. Special about the fiber is, that it should be ironed better from the inside. So there are no shiny spots and the color is better preserved.
The chemical composition of these fibers are similar to cotton. Yet, it can’t be classified as a natural material because the fibers are produced industrially on a chemical basis and have not grown naturally. Viscose requires a relatively large amount of water to manufacture, which is why we plan to replace it more and more with tencel and cupro.
In order to maintain the great shine and soft comfort, suitable handling is also required here. Therefore, we usually only recommend hand washing, in rare cases 30 degrees machine washing at a low speed. Under no circumstances should you wring or stretch the pieces, as this can distort the shape or even attack the surface. In some cases, it may happen that the viscose has contracted somewhat due to washing. Once you have washed it properly, you only have to iron or steam it and it will return to its original shape. This is a special property of viscose that is not too bad.
