Silk crêpe, virgin wool, cupro: what each word on the label means

MIIYU atelier · Portugal

A label says a lot about a piece, if you know how to read it. These are the words that appear most often on MIIYU product pages, explained simply.

Silk crêpe

Silk with a grainy texture and a matt finish. It drapes well, doesn't shine too much and is cool to the touch.

Silk satin

Silk with one smooth, lustrous face. We use it for details such as waistbands and hems.

Virgin wool

Wool used for the first time, not recycled. Soft, warm and breathable.

Cupro

A fibre made from cotton linter, the short fuzz that clings to the cotton seed. It has a silky touch and drapes like silk.

Flannel

A soft, slightly brushed fabric in cotton or wool. Comfortable and warm.

Poplin

A tightly woven cotton fabric, smooth and fresh. A classic for shirts.

How to choose

For an elegant shirt that breathes, cotton and silk. For trousers that drape, silk crêpe. For cold days, virgin wool. And always read the product page: the full composition of every MIIYU piece is there.

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