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Iris Pointelle Knit Pleated Maxi Dress with Slip in Ivory Cotton Silk
A patchwork of pointelle stitches and textures, the Iris Dress offers the perfect balance of ease and elegance. The neckline is scooped, with a button placket to the waist, elbow length sleeves, and a tiered skirt for dramatic effect. The fit is slim throughout the bodice and flared in the skirt.
Details:
- 50% cotton (Egypt)
- 50% silk (China)
- Dying/weaving/finishing in Italy
Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.
Cotton is a natural plant fiber that is favored for its softness, breathability and comfort. It grows in warm climates on 6 continents. High quality cotton is easy to care for, due to its ability to withstand washing, detergents and heat.
Silk is known for its luxurious drape, luster and ability to take rich color. It is the strongest natural fiber and has low density, creating light and comfortable fabric. Silk’s resilient elasticity maintains garment shape, and its smooth surface is resistant to attracting dirt. Silk keeps you cool in warm weather and provides insulating warmth in cool weather.
This Italian mill located outside of Milan was founded in 1963 and has concrete and has taken measurable action toward fulfilling the UN sustainability Goals. This includes their Zero Impact initiative across their production and supply chain as well as protecting biodiversity and reducing their own energy consumption by 40%. They are a member of 4Sustainability and are certified by the following measures: OEKOTEX- Standard 100, ICEA – GOTS, RWS, RAS, RMS, ALPACA BLEND MARK, GRS, BCI, and ZDHC.
This garment was produced at a family-owned Italian factory that was founded in 1952. Positioned in the luxury sector, they use high quality materials and purchase from suppliers with high ethical standards. Currently, they’re experimenting with recycled yarns to improve ecological impact. They have solar panels to supply renewable energy, they treat their wastewater, and they recycle approximately 90% of production waste.