Are Marimekko towels good quality?

Whether you enjoy decorative flower patterns or graphic style, the Marimekko towels have something for everyone. Thanks to their durable, high-quality materials, Marimekko towels easily stand the test of time.

What is Marimekko fabric?

With roots as a textile company, Marimekko is a pioneer in printing fabrics. Still printed in Finland with environmentally safe methods, Marimekko fabric offers limitless ways to incorporate the iconic patterns into your home or wardrobe.

What is Marimekko design?

Marimekko is a Finnish design house founded in 1951. For seventy years, the unmistakable Marimekko prints have been worn as bold badges of positivity and personal empowerment. Our lifelong mission is to bring color and joy into lives and homes everywhere and encourage people to be happy as they are.

Where are Marimekko products made?

Marimekko products are made in China, India, Thailand, Portugal, Lithuania and other countries. Fabrics are printed in Marimekko’s textile factory in Helsinki, but are not made in Finland.

What materials does Marimekko use?

Most products produced by Marimekko are made of cotton. In 2013 Marimekko became the first Finnish brand to join the international Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). An organization whose goal is to improve cotton production for workers and the environment.

Is Marimekko a Japanese brand?

Marimekko Oyj is a Finnish textiles, clothing, and home furnishings company founded by Viljo and Armi Ratia in Helsinki in 1951.

How often should you replace bath towels?

every two years
When towels are too old, they are no longer effective. They don’t dry you thoroughly and are likely home to unseen germs and bacteria. How do you know when you should be replacing towels? In general, experts advise you should get new ones every two years.

Is Marimekko still in business?

In 1985, the company was sold to Amer-yhtymä. In the early 1990s, Marimekko was in a bad financial condition and close to bankruptcy.

Is Marimekko ethical?

Overall rating: It’s a start Marimekko’s environment rating is ‘not good enough’. It is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative. It uses few eco-friendly materials. It has set an absolute target to reduce greenhouse gases in its own operations by 20% but it has not set a supply chain target.