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At Matarranz we make cloth handkerchiefs in 100% cotton, plain or with our own geometric line design. Square pocket pieces, made to last for years. They can be personalised with embroidered initials, names, monograms or logos. Shops in Madrid, Lagasca 21, and San Sebastián, San Marcial 20.
Cloth Handkerchiefs
100% cotton, with a geometric line design or plain. The small piece that stays with you for years, finishing an outfit and, if you wish, serving a practical purpose as well.
A cloth handkerchief usually lives in the inside pocket of a jacket. There are several ways of wearing one, and it almost always plays a supporting role in an outfit: for the breast pocket of a blazer, for a dripping glass, to hand to someone. Ours are cotton, square, patterned or plain, and made to stand up to exactly that: everyday use and the washing machine.
Cotton, and Why It Matters in This Piece
A handkerchief is washed more often than almost anything else in the home, and that is what separates a good one from one that looks like a rag within a year. Finely spun cotton keeps up with that pace without fraying at the edge, and grows more supple over time: it folds better, takes up less room and lies flat in the pocket instead of bulging.
The edge is the first part to go on a poorly made handkerchief, and on such a small piece a clean finish is almost the only thing that sets it apart from a cheap one. You notice it the moment it comes out of the pocket and is unfolded.
The Design
Our handkerchiefs carry a geometric line design or are left plain, almost always in white. They are not meant to draw too much attention: the charm of a well-chosen handkerchief is that it is seen for an instant, as it peeks out of a pocket or is folded on the table, without competing with the tie or the shirt.
It is also a piece that takes embroidery very well. Initials in one corner, in the lettering of your choice, make the handkerchief instantly recognisable as yours, and a very special gift that is sure not to end up forgotten in a drawer.
How to Care for It
Little, but properly. Wash it with the rest of your cotton, without too much fabric softener (it reduces absorbency), and iron it flat, then fold it in four or in two depending on how it will be carried. A well-ironed cotton handkerchief keeps best stored loosely, and over the years it takes on a softness it does not have when new.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth Handkerchiefs
What are your handkerchiefs made of?
100% cotton, patterned or plain, with well-finished edges. It is the quality that best withstands the frequent washing this piece demands, and the one that grows more supple with use.
What size are they?
They are made in a square format. 45 × 45 cm is the most common size, and the one that folds best in four for the pocket while still being useful unfolded.
Can they be embroidered with initials?
Yes, in three typefaces and in the position of your choice. The embroidery is done in our Madrid workshop, and it is the usual way of turning a handkerchief into a special gift.
How should they be washed?
With the rest of the household cotton, avoiding too much fabric softener, which reduces absorbency. Iron them flat and store them loosely.
Other Small Pieces
Our handkerchiefs are part of our home accessories, which also include linen tea towels and the selection of soaps best suited to caring for our household linen. Every piece can be seen and handled at Lagasca 21 and San Marcial 20, and you can also receive personal advice through our online customer service.
