Care Guide

Made to be worn.
Cared for to last.

A little care keeps the things you love feeling like themselves. Find the right way to wash, dry and store your UMI pieces.

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Hands holding a softly draped knitted garment

Find your fabric

Knitwear

For Basic and Appearance knitwear in the blends shown below. Gentle washing and flat drying help preserve their shape and soft texture.

Close-up of light fabric in the UMI studio

Basic

75% Tencel · 20% linen · 5% spandex

Appearance

60% lyocell · 35% viscose · 5% spandex

For pieces with pearls or other embellishments, ask us before washing or steaming the complete piece.

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Washing

Machine wash inside out at up to 30°C on a delicate cycle, using a laundry bag and low spin. Do not bleach, use fabric softener or wring. Use a mild detergent.

Drying

Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry. Gently reshape and dry away from direct sunlight and heat.

Steaming & ironing

If ironing is needed, use low heat on the reverse side with a pressing cloth. For steaming, use low-temperature steam without pressing directly on the fabric.

Storage

Store folded. Avoid placing heavy items on top, and keep perfume and oils off the fabric.

Snags

Avoid rough surfaces and sharp jewellery. Do not pull or cut snagged threads; contact us if you need help.

Cotton

For the Voluminous Top.

100% cotton

Washing

Machine wash at up to 30°C with similar colours. Do not bleach.

Drying

Lay flat or hang to dry. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing

Iron at up to 150°C.

Extra care

Do not dry clean.

Lace

For the Bandeau Top Lace and Maxi Skirt Lace.

Lace fabric

78% cotton · 22% nylon

Washing

Machine wash at up to 30°C on a gentle cycle with similar colours. Do not bleach or wring.

Drying

Dry flat. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing

Iron inside out at up to 110°C, avoiding the lace.

Extra care

Do not dry clean.

Seersucker

For the Halter Striped Top and Striped Shorts.

100% cotton

Washing

Machine wash at up to 30°C with similar colours. Do not bleach.

Drying

Lay flat or hang to dry. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing

Iron at up to 110°C without pressing the texture flat.

Extra care

Do not dry clean.

Jacquard

For the Trapeze Jacquard Dress in black, and the Jacquard Mini Skirt and Bandeau Jacquard Dress in white.

93% cotton · 7% spandex

These instructions apply to Trapeze Jacquard Dress in black, and Jacquard Mini Skirt and Bandeau Jacquard Dress in white. Contact us for care advice for another colour.

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Washing

Machine wash at up to 30°C on a gentle cycle with similar colours. Do not bleach or wring.

Drying

Dry flat. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing

Iron inside out at up to 110°C.

Extra care

Do not dry clean.

Silk blend

For the Pearl Train Dress.

80% viscose · 20% silk

Dry clean only. Tell your cleaner that the natural pearl is fixed to the dress. Do not apply steam, perfume or cleaning products directly to the pearl.

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Underwear

For Bralette Pure, Invisible Thongs Aura and Thongs Lure.

85% polyamide · 15% elastane

Washing

Machine wash at up to 30°C on a delicate cycle.

Ironing

Do not iron.

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Pearls and shells from the UMI photography archive

The finishing touch

Baroque pearls

After wearing, gently wipe pearls with a soft, dry cloth. Keep them away from heat and store the piece separately in a soft pouch.

Do not apply steam, perfume or cleaning products directly to pearls. Do not pull or detach pearls fixed to a garment.

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