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PLACEMAT COVERS & BASKETS
Resin-Coated Linen
The visible texture of linen with a protective finish that makes everyday care easier. It gives baskets definition and creates a practical, refined surface for placemat covers.
MATERIALS & CARE
The Linen Guide
Made to be used. Simple to care for.
A clear guide to the linens used across MI RE LA pieces, with practical advice for washing, drying and ironing.
THE LINEN BEHIND EACH PIECE
Chosen for How It Will Be Used
Each material has a different feel and purpose: structure for placemats and baskets, softness for table napkins, and a clean finish for cocktail napkins.
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NAPKINS
Stone-Washed Linen
Soft, relaxed and naturally textured. Its gentle movement and subtle wrinkles are part of its character, bringing an easy, lived-in quality to the table.
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COCKTAIL NAPKINS
Classic 100% Linen
A crisp linen chosen for a cleaner, more polished finish. It can be ironed neatly, allowing the small-scale embroidery to appear precise and well defined.
EVERYDAY CARE
Washing & Drying
Cold water, mild detergent and natural drying are the safest choices for preserving the linen, its finish and the embroidered details.
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Resin-Coated Linen
Placemat Covers & Baskets
Everyday care: Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Placemat cover: Remove it from the rigid inner support before washing. Wash the cover only when necessary, at a maximum of 40°C / 105°F on a gentle cycle, without fabric softener or spin.
Basket: When a deeper clean is needed, machine wash cold or at a maximum of 30°C / 86°F on a gentle cycle.
Drying: Dry naturally, preferably in the shade.
Do not immerse or machine wash the rigid PVC inner support.
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Stone-Washed Linen
Napkins
Washing: Machine wash cold or at a maximum of 30°C / 86°F, using mild detergent and a gentle cycle.
Drying: Air dry flat or line dry. Alternatively, tumble briefly on low heat, then remove while still slightly damp and allow the linen to finish drying naturally.
Natural wrinkles are part of the character of stone-washed linen.
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Classic 100% Linen
Cocktail Napkins
Washing: Machine wash cold or at a maximum of 30°C / 86°F, using mild detergent and a gentle cycle.
Drying: Air dry flat or line dry. If using a dryer, use low heat only for a short time and remove while still slightly damp.
Iron while slightly damp when a crisp finish is desired.
FOR ALL MI RE LA LINENS
No chlorine bleachNo harsh detergentNo fabric softenerNo high heat or over-drying
A FINISH THAT SUITS THE FABRIC
Ironing & Embroidery Care
Some linens are meant to remain relaxed; others can be pressed for a cleaner finish. In every case, avoid applying high heat or strong pressure directly to embroidery.
Resin-Coated Linen
Ironing is generally not recommended. If necessary, remove a placemat cover from its inner support and press the cover from the reverse side using low heat and a protective cotton cloth. Never apply direct heat to the coated surface or embroidery.
Stone-Washed Linen
Iron lightly only if desired, using medium-low heat while the fabric is slightly damp. Keep the relaxed character rather than pressing out all of its natural movement.
Classic 100% Linen
For a crisp finish, iron while slightly damp using medium heat. Press carefully around the embroidered details.
Protecting Embroidery
Press from the reverse side or place a soft towel between the iron and the stitches. Avoid rubbing, pulling threads, high heat and direct pressure on embroidered areas.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Read Further
More about how linen behaves, why different finishes matter and how MI RE LA pieces are made to be used.
LINEN & CRAFT
Two Napkins, Two Finishes
Why dinner napkins and cocktail napkins ask for a different finish.
Read the Article → LINEN & CRAFTPre-Washed, Stone-Washed, Enzyme-Washed
What the terms mean, and why they do not form one universal standard.
Read the Article → DESIGN & USEA Placemat, Built Like a Charger
A removable linen cover, a rigid inner support and two roles at the table.
Read the Article → CAREThe First Two Minutes
What to do when wine, oil or coffee reaches linen—and what not to do.
Read the Article → CARETake It Out While It Is Still Damp
A practical approach to drying linen without setting stiffness and deep creases.
Read the Article →GUIDE BY PRODUCT
Find the Care for Your Piece
Resin-Coated Linen
Placemats
Removable coated-linen cover over a rigid PVC inner support.
Shop Placemats → Resin-Coated LinenBaskets
Structured linen for the table, guest towels and small everyday essentials.
Shop Baskets → Stone-Washed LinenNapkins
Soft linen with natural movement and a relaxed finish.
Shop Napkins → Classic 100% LinenCocktail Napkins
Crisp linen for drinks, coffee service, guest bathrooms and gifting.
Shop Cocktail Napkins →