At Squaïr, we create pieces designed to accompany you for years. With a little care, they will keep their color, their softness, and the way they fall. Store them flat and untied, away from direct sunlight and heat, using the tissue paper provided to protect the surface. Keep perfume, cosmetics, and oils away from the fabric, and give them a moment to dry on skin before tying anything on. Be mindful of rings, watch clasps, and rough jewelry, which pull threads faster than anything else. Worn often and cared for simply, a Squaïr only gets better with time.

Our silk pieces are printed on mulberry silk, chosen for its luminous color, refined texture, and fluid movement. Dry clean only, to preserve the richness of the print and the integrity of the fiber. Keep silk away from water, which marks it permanently, and never wring or twist it. To refresh, steam lightly, or iron on low heat on the reverse with a soft cloth between the iron and the fabric. Work around the hand rolled hem rather than over it, so the roll keeps its shape.

At Squaïr, we create pieces designed to accompany you for years. With a little care, they will keep their color, their softness, and the way they fall. Store them flat and untied, away from direct sunlight and heat, using the tissue paper provided to protect the surface. Keep perfume, cosmetics, and oils away from the fabric, and give them a moment to dry on skin before tying anything on. Be mindful of rings, watch clasps, and rough jewelry, which pull threads faster than anything else. Worn often and cared for simply, a Squaïr only gets better with time.Collapsible tab content.

Our cotton pieces are made for ease, comfort, and everyday wear. Hand wash, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors, on their own the first few times. Skip the bleach and the fabric softener. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry naturally, reshaping the square while it is still damp, out of direct sun. If ironing is needed, use medium heat with a cloth between the iron and the fabric.

Leather changes as it is used. It darkens where it is handled, softens at the folds, and takes on a patina that is particular to its owner. This is the material behaving as it should rather than wearing out, and it is the reason a piece looks better after a year than it did on the first day.

Keep the piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat, both of which dry the leather and fade the colour. If it gets wet, blot it gently with a soft cloth rather than rubbing, and let it dry at room temperature, never near a radiator or with a hairdryer. Avoid solvents, alcohol wipes and household cleaners entirely. A neutral leather cream, applied sparingly once or twice a year with a soft cloth, is all it needs.

Dyed leather can transfer a little colour when rubbed, particularly in humid weather. Keep this in mind when carrying the piece against pale clothing.

Do not overfill it. Card slots are cut to hold a few cards each, and stretching them permanently loses the shape the piece was made to keep. When you are not using it, store it flat in its pouch rather than loaded, so it rests in its own form.

Cleaning

Sterling silver: polish gently with a dry silver cloth, in straight strokes rather than circles. Darkening is oxidation, it is normal, and polishing reverses it.

Gold vermeil: wipe with a soft dry cloth only, never polish. The gold is a layer over silver, and a cloth takes it off. The engraving is gold too, so it needs the same care.

Never use abrasive cleaners, toothpaste or silver dips on either.

Avoid

Perfume, hairspray, creams and cosmetics. Remove the charm before swimming, bathing or sleeping. If you wear fragrance, apply it first and let it dry.

Storing

Flat in its pouch, somewhere dry and out of direct light. A closed drawer is better than an open dish.

With your scarf

Detach the charm before cleaning. Silk is dry clean only, and the solvents will damage the silver.

Attach and remove slowly, supporting the fabric with your other hand. A snag in silk twill is permanent.

Do not store the scarf folded with the charm attached. The weight marks the silk over time.