CARE GUIDE
All our pieces are made from 100% natural materials. These materials, soft for your skin and the environment, are, unfortunately, more delicate to maintain than synthetic materials.
However, if you give them all your love, they will give it back to you for years.
First things first...
If you are not a laundry professional, refer to the care label.
When two or more fibers are mixed, the most delicate washing instructions will always take precedence.
Wash only when necessary. Not only will you save water and detergent, but your clothes will live much longer.
When doing laundry, set your washer to "cold" to save energy and extend the life of your clothes.
Only rarely use your dryer: the open air is your best ally.
Choose gentle, environmentally friendly products. Eco-friendly detergents are just as effective as their conventional counterparts. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners.
A stain? Concentrate on it as soon as possible by using an adapted stain remover. Test it on a less visible part of your garment. Natural materials such as cotton, linen and wool are very absorbent. The longer you wait to treat a stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.
Have a question? Write to us at hello@mardi-editions.com
COTTON
Good to know
Cotton is a natural material, very pleasant for the skin. It is an ally of choice if you are looking for comfort in all seasons.
We only use GOTS certified cotton or conventional cotton rolls found in the dormant stocks of major French luxury houses.
Cotton is generally easy to care for: it holds its shape without warping or shrinking.
Washing
The 100% cotton pieces can be machine washed with similar colors on the delicate cycle.
Make sure the temperature is set to 30°C maximum and the spin cycle is low. Do not overload your machine.
Use a mild, environmentally friendly detergent and avoid adding fabric softener or stain remover which can alter the color.
To remove stubborn stains, scrub gently with soap and water before washing.
Drying
Air dry your cotton piece out of direct sunlight.
Ironing
Iron your cotton piece inside out while it is still wet and set your iron to a gentle temperature.
SILK
Good to know
Silk is a natural fiber with a low environmental impact. It is a delicate material, solid, thermoregulating, fluid and soft.
The silk we work with is produced in the Lake Como region of Italy or comes from the dormant stocks of major French luxury houses.
Washing
Silk is a delicate material, especially when wet. We recommend washing your silk pieces by hand (by hand, not by machine).
Wash your silk piece by hand in your bath or a basin filled with warm water. Use a mild detergent, don’t leave it to soak for too long, don’t rub it and rinse it with cold water.
Drying
Air dry your silk piece out of direct sunlight.
Ironing
Iron your silk piece inside out while it is still wet and set your iron to a low temperature.
Our tips
Avoid spraying perfume or deodorant on or around the garment, as this can leave marks and stains.
When hanging your silk pieces, avoid wooden hangers. Use velvet hangers instead to avoid damaging the fiber.
LINSEED
Good to know
Linen is a natural fiber, thermoregulating, biodegradable, breathable and, like wool, anti-bacterial.
It is a local fiber (it grows in Belgium and in the north of France, what else?) and eco-responsible, pleasant to wear all year round.
Linen becomes softer with each wash: give it all your love, it will return it to you for years.
Washing
The 100% linen pieces can be washed in the washing machine by privileging the delicate cycle.
Make sure the temperature is set to 30°C maximum and that the spin cycle is low. Avoid adding fabric softener and do not overload your machine.
Drying
To dry your linen piece, hang it in the open air and out of direct sunlight.
Ironing
Iron your linen piece inside out while it is still wet and set your iron to a gentle temperature.
WOOL
Good to know
Wool has thermoregulatory and self-cleaning properties. It is naturally odor resistant, breathable and almost wrinkle free. You will not systematically need to wash your wool piece after wearing it. The open air will be your best ally.
PS: Wool crepe and our wool knits require special care, see below.
Washing
If your machine offers a "wool / delicate" program and if, and only if, you have already used this program on other 100% wool pieces, you can wash your wool piece in your machine with similar colors (temperature 20°C, spinning 400-500 rpm).
Be sure to put your garment in a protective bag and use a mild, environmentally friendly detergent or wool detergent and avoid harsh chemicals or stain removers, which can alter the color.
If not, or if you are unsure, wash your piece by hand in your bath or a basin filled with warm water. Let it soak without rubbing it for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse it with cold water.
Drying
Dry your wool piece flat on a clean towel.
Ironing
Don't iron your wool piece, use a steamer instead. If you don't have one, hang your piece in a damp environment and let the magic happen.
WOOL CREPE
Good to know
In addition to the advantages of wool, wool crepe is known for its elasticity due to the twist of the fibers, giving it a very special feel.
Wool crepe is a particularly pleasant material to wear but delicate to wash. Its great advantage is that it is odor resistant and almost wrinkle free. You will not need to wash your wool crepe piece as soon as you wear it. The open air will be your greatest ally.
Washing
Le crêpe de laine nécessite un entretien particulier, mais vous n’aurez pas besoin de laver votre pièce en crêpe de laine dès que vous la porterez. Pour redonner un coup de fraicheur, passez un coup de steamer ou déposez votre pièce au nettoyage à sec.
Ironing
As wool is sensitive to heat, we do not recommend ironing it. Hang it up and smooth it out with steam from your iron or a steamer. If you don't have one, hang your piece in a damp environment and let the magic happen.
KNITWEAR
Good to know
Our knits are made from a high quality yarn from an Italian spinner. This yarn, a blend of RWS certified merino wool, baby alpaca wool (which is not the wool of a baby alpaca but the softest part of the yarn) and GRS certified recycled nylon, is strong, soft, warm and durable.
Baby alpaca wool is soft like cashmere but super eco-friendly. When you first wear it, it will shed a thin film that you can remove by hand. It is completely natural.
Washing
First of all, the secret to keeping your knits looking great over time is to hand wash them. It takes a little time, but wool doesn't need to be washed as often as other fibers: it's a naturally odor-resistant material that hardly wrinkles at all. So you won't need to wash your wool piece after wearing it. The open air will be your best ally.
Wash your knitwear by hand in your bath or a basin filled with warm water. Let it soak without rubbing it and rinse it with cold water.
If you don't have time to wash your sweaters by hand, you can wash them in your washing machine if it has a "wool/delicate" program and if, and only if, you have already used this program on other 100% wool pieces (temperature 20°C, spin 400-500 rpm). Be sure to put your sweater in a protective bag and use a mild wool detergent.
Drying
We strongly advise against hanging your knits to dry. Indeed, when soaked in water, the wool can be very heavy, stretching the fibers and distorting the sweater.
We suggest wrapping your piece in a clean towel and applying gentle pressure to absorb excess water. Gently pull the garment back into shape and dry it flat.
Ironing
Don't iron your knits, use a steamer instead. If you don't have one, use a very soft iron and a slightly damp cloth to avoid direct contact of the hot iron on the fabric.
Give it a makeover
By dint of washing and wearing his sweater, small pellets can appear. Generally on the sides, under the arms and in the bottom of the sweater. This is quite normal when you wear natural fibers.
To remove these fluffy bits, take a sweater razor (if it's electric, with the safety grid), lay your sweater on a flat surface, and slide the razor in the direction of the knit to remove the fluff.
Don't press too hard and don't do it too often, you could damage the mesh and make holes!
Our tips
Don't hang your knits on a hanger, as this can distort the garment. Instead, store them in your closet, neatly folded.
Il arrive que des petits fils dépassent de votre pull. Pas de panique. Ramenez doucement le fil libre à l'intérieur du vêtement et faites un noeud. Ne coupez pas le fil.
