CARE GUIDE
Machine Washing
- Do not overload the washing machine
- Whenever possible, treat stains when they are fresh. If allowed to set, stains may be impossible to remove at a later date
- Use a mild detergent
- Wash table linen separate from other fabrics especially synthetics which may pill and affect the smoothness of the bed linens.
- Machine wash on gentle cycle; use hot water for whites, lukewarm water for colors.
- Linens should be separated into light and dark colors and washed separately from anything else
- Do notuse bleach or detergents with bluing agents or whiteners- these may weaken fibers and cause them to yellow.
- Unless linens are very stained or soiled you may reduce the recommended amount of detergent.
- Use a delicate spin cycle
- Remove washed linens promptly from the washing machine. This helps reduce wrinkling. Shaking damp linens out before drying on a low heat setting will also help reduce wrinkles. Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are not
Drying
- Shake out linens before placing in the dryer
- Do not use dryer sheets or softeners
- Do not overload the dryer
- Tumble dry low heat or delicate cycle; remove while still damp for less wrinkling
Ironing
- Iron while still damp for best and easiest results
- Use steam and iron settings for appropriate fabrics types; cotton, linen etc.
- Sateen and Jacquards: iron on the reverse side
- Embroidered items: iron on the reverse side to preserve the 3 dimensional embroidery
- Machine wash 40°C or 60°C for dust mite allergy sufferers
- use a mild detergent without additives
- do not use chlorine bleach
- do NOT use fabric softener
- spin speed: spin dry at no more than 1.200 rpm.
- Tumble dry only, do NOT hang dry, add 3 tennis or dryer balls to reduce drying time.
- Heat setting: Medium to high. Be patient, depending on your machine, it may take multiple cycles for the product to be completely dry.
- Store in the wardrobe only when completely dry; store in a breathable bag (made of paper or cotton fabric).
- No ironing or steaming.
All Signoria Firenze products include a care label sewn into each product. In addition, please refer to the fabric care label for recommended care for each item.
FABRIC GUIDE
Signoria uses only the finest quality fabric- 100% Extra Long-Staple Cotton which has longer cotton fibers to create stronger, smoother threads. The quality of the cotton, combined with world renown Italian finishing techniques, results in bedding that is durable, non-pilling, soft on the skin, and easy to care for. The various weaving and finishing techniques can also produce fabrics exhibiting different characteristics.
Sateen fabrics exhibit a silky-smooth sheen, a touch that caresses the skin, and a rich luxurious look. Sateens are available from 300 to 1000 thread counts. The long cotton fibers guarantee long durability against pilling and washing. In Sateen 600tc the yarns are double twisted in both fabric directions, while in our Sateen 1000 the fabric is made with 4 twisted yarns that enhances durability even further while providing a silky smooth touch.
A new entry in Signoria’s Sateen family is Nuvola. Born from an innovative finishing technique, the 100% extra-long staple cotton sateen 600 thread count exhibits the softest touch to the skin and a most graceful drapability.
The Signoria 300 thread count sateen is offered in a myriad of colors. In addition to showcasing these colors in our solid colored Raffaello collection, Signoria coordinates and matches these colors to create other exciting collections whereby the colors and the craftsmanship become the most appreciated features. Sateen is usually a little thicker and more tightly woven compared to Percale. It has a soft, inviting touch, perfect to snuggle into bed with during the cold winter months.
Most of the quilted coverlets are constructed by using the Raffaello fabric and its extensive color range, folding warm and soft polyester fills into the coverlet in different weights for added comfort.
Our Sateen Casual collections are an example of the Italian reputation for innovating and employing the finest textile finishing techniques in the world. In the Vintage garment dyed collections, the items are first cut and sewn and then dyed and special finished in a centrifuge. The result of this garment-dye process is a casual, natural vintage look and incredibly soft touch.
Our elegant Jacquard collections and beautiful floral or contemporary prints utilize Signoria’s sateen to coordinate with Raffaello solid colors to create unique and individual expressions.
Percale is a fresh, clean fabric; a classic crisp cotton. Our percale is 100% long-staple cotton and woven to ensure added softness over time. It has a matte look, is cool to the touch, and is very durable. It is smooth, yet crisp, and perfect for summer, year-round warm climates, or for people who love this kind of touch. Available in 200, 400 and 600tc in many colors, the double twisted yarns in both directions of our 400tc and 600tc percale provide increased overall durability.
The innovative Nuvola Percale fabric completes Signoria’s percale collection. Thanks to Signoria’s special finishing techniques, the renowned extra-long staple cotton percale becomes even more soft and silky while maintaining the crisp hand and breathability appreciated by percale lovers.
Signoria offers many percale collections in both solid colors or in solids with colored embroideries, applied borders or piping. Spoleto is a new coverlet made with Percale fabric offered in a variety of colors.
Linen is a cellulosic fiber derived from the stem of the flax plant. Important attributes include durability and abrasion resistance. Linen has a clean crisp hand and is adored for its subtle natural wrinkles and timeless casual elegance. Linen’s coolness and moisture wicking attributes make it the perfect bedding for those warm summer nights because the moisture evaporates quickly and naturally. As time goes by, your linen bedding will continue to “age“ like a fine wine, becoming softer with use and each laundering and picking up more of the vintage look as it naturally wears. A special finishing technique makes Signoria’s Donatella Collection softer and more drapable than most other 100% linen collections.
Extremely soft to the touch our wool/cashmere blended throws from Tuscany add a unique creative accent to any room. The weaves and textures of the yarns add interest to the colors and are used to compliment and coordinate with Signoria bed linens or to enhance furnishings in other rooms. Wool and cashmere offer natural, light weight warmth.
