The Ultimate Guide to Maison Fauve Fabrics Care
By following these care instructions, you can extend the lifespan and preserve the quality of your Maison Fauve fabrics.
Cotton satins and gabardines
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Wash at 30° delicate, preferably inside out, gentle detergent
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Do not tumble dry
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Medium ironing (2 points maximum 150 degrees)
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Air dry on a hanger or flat immediately after washing to avoid any crease marks
Jacquards
Léo and Lily viscose jacquard fabrics
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Delicate wash at 30° with similar colors. We advise you to wash your fabric before sewing.
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Mild detergent
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DO NOT Tumble dry
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Ironing medium temperature (2 dots maximum 150 degrees)
Twist, Loop, Swoop, Fauve Party & Cotton Tweed
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Before sewing your fabric, iron on the reserve side with steam to fix the fibers
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Overlock the edges of your fabric before washing
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Wash at 30°C on a delicate program, preferably in a laundry net
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Gentle spin, 400 revolutions maximum
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DO NOT Tumble Dry
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Ironing at a maximum temperature of 110°
Botanica jacquard
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Wash at 30 degrees
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Do not tumble dry
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Iron at moderate temperature (150 degrees)
Laces and cotton voiles
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Wash at 30° delicate, preferably inside out, gentle detergent
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Do not tumble dry
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Iron in “silk” mode
Lining
Viscose poplins
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Wash at 30° delicate, preferably inside out, mild detergent
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Do not tumble dry
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Medium ironing (2 points maximum 150 degrees)
- Use Microtex needles special for delicate textiles/silk to sew your project.
Viscose & poly viscose twills
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Viscose tends to shrink at the first wash, we advise you to wash your fabric before cutting it
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Wash at 30° delicate, preferably inside out, gentle detergent
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DO NOT Tumble dry
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Medium iron (2 points maximum 150 degrees)
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Use Microtex needles special for delicate textiles/silk to sew your project.
Tencel & Lyocell
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Machine wash at low temperature 30° on delicate/wool program
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Do not overload the machine
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Wash with whites only, turn garment inside out, place in a laundry bag
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Air dry on a hanger