A textile and care guide just for you
Here's a few tips and tricks to take
care of your favorite pieces of clothing
Transparency
No hiding between us, here's why some fabrics are better than others
Sustainability
Which fabrics will stand the test of time better?
Efficiency
Taking care of our clothes should be a priority to consume less
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Cotton natural fiber |
Soft and supple Insulating Absorbent Versatile Biodegradable |
The Martin shirt The Joalie dress The basics The Rosemarie dress
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Tendency to shrink May rub off |
Machine wash cold + like colors Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Lyocell natural fiber |
Thermoregulator* Don't crease Absorbent Soft Very strong and durable |
The Amélie shirt Romy dress
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Expensive
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Machine washable Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Linen natural fiber |
Thermoregulator* Resistant Absorbent Little messy Biodegradable |
The top Chantal The Mary dress
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Not very stretchy Creases easily
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Machine washable in cold water Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Denim Cotton and Polysether |
Stretch vintage look Robust Sustainable |
The Louis jacket The David pants |
Tendency to rub off |
Machine washable in cold water *wash alone the first time* Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Oldest boy natural fiber |
Insulating Absorbent Antibacterial
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The François sweater The Florent scarf Cloud scarf |
Delicate maintenance Pure wool can irritate
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Machine washable in cold water Hand wash recommended (especially for pure wool) Do not put in the dryer |
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Viscose Type of rayon |
Breathable Absorbent Strong and robust very smooth |
The top Chantal The Mary dress |
May shrink in the wash Creases easily
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Machine washable in cold water Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Bamboo natural fiber |
Absorbent Antibacterial Very soft and comfortable |
The bamboo base |
Afraid to shrink in the wash
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Machine washable in cold water Washable by hand or with a cleaner Do not put in the dryer |
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Rayon Artificial fiber but not 100% synthetic |
Breathable very silky |
The Marissa sweater Maude's jog |
Not very resistant may shrink Not very ecological |
Machine washable Washable by hand or with a cleaner Can go in the dryer |
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Elastane Synthetic fiber |
Very stretchy
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The Marissa sweater Maude's jog |
Not very resistant may shrink Not very ecological |
Machine washable Washable by hand or with a cleaner Can go in the dryer |
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Polyester Synthetic fiber |
Versatile Low creases and low cost Recyclable (when 100%)
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The Lolo dress |
Not very resistant Flammable Not very ecological |
Machine washable Hand washable Can go in the dryer |
there is no
wrong choice, only
preferences