Introducing
Mara Trousers
We first introduced these Tencel trousers las winter with such a good feedback that this year they are back! Looking good never felt so comfortable.
Curious about how this product is made?
We're an open book
Who Made This?
Riopele - Fabric Maker
This special partner is one of the oldest textile companies in Portugal. Between 40 to 60% of their management team is composed of women. Besides, 52% of the processed water they use is recycled in their own treatment plant.
Moodledoodle - Sewing Partner
A small family-owned factory where the workforce is 100% female. Visiting them is always a please and the icing on the cake is to meet Cristina, the extraordinary multitasker that manages everything.
What is Tencel?
Tencel is the registered name for the Lyocell Fiber - a man-made fiber made from wood pulp.
Created using a closed-loop system that recycles almost all of the chemicals used. By using Tencel from Lenzing, we’re sure it comes from eucalyptus from PEFC certified forests.
Only 2 litres of water are wasted per kilo of Lyocell fiber. Plus, it has 72.5% percent lower CO2 emissions than polyester. Not bad at all, I’d say.
How to Care for it?
We promise it's very simple!
Probably the biggest concern when buying a wool garment is how to care for it and make sure it doesn't end up in your child drawer because it shrank.
We promise it's very simple, let us help!
Wash Less
Rule #1: do not wash your wool garments every time you wear them, ok? Just hang it outside the house or in a damp bathroom, because wool cleans itself to some extent - if you have a tiny stain, why not spot clean it?
Wash on Cold Temperatures
Most washing machines are gentler than the old hand wash.
Here at home we always Wash on a Gentle Wool Cycle at Cold Temperatures (30º it's not cold , ok?). And don't tumble dry, please, it will felt that beautiful sweater.
When drying always Air Dry Flat, try to lay it out neatly so it retains its shape forever!
Golden Rule: Don't use fabric softner!
Fabric softner has enzymes that love to eat all that wool, and that is how you create pilling! Here we have hard water so we can't just ditch it all together, so we use vinegar instead - it works wonders and leaves absolutely no smell!
Know more how to take care of your garments here.