Umiform's Pieces Top in 100% European linen in Appleyard - an mustard and pale lilac gingham.

Comfortable, flattering and boxy Women's top originally designed to use up linen offcuts and ensure very little fabric waste. Features side pleats, a selvedge hem and box pleats in the back panel.

Breastfeeding? Wear over the Cosilana spaghetti strap merino singlet for easy lift-up-pull-down access.  

Size: S-M (8-12), M-L (12-16)

Model Ruth (Size 14) and 170cm tall models size M-L
Model Eve (Size 8) and 165cm tall models size S-M

Measurements: taken FLAT, compare to a similar fitting garment.

S-M: chest width 49cm, Length 55.5cm
M-L: chest width 51.5cm, Length 56.6cm

Colour: Appleyard Gingham 

Fabric: European Linen 100% grown and produced in Lithuania, Oeko Tex certified

Made in Melbourne by UMIFORM for Woollykins

Care: Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.

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UMIFORM designs and makes utilitarian clothing for mothers who appreciate beautiful textiles. Handmade in small batches in Melbourne with a waste-free production - all surplus fabric going into childrenswear and mending kits.

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Linen's eco credentials:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash and is a very strong fibre.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20% moisture before feeling damp.

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.