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The center of the flower was orange, and printing it on top of the red petal created an overlap—an unintentional fifth color."},{"url":"https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/journal/how-the-unikko-pattern-was-born","quote":"After the red Unikko, a pattern combining dark blue and orange was introduced, and soon after that the black and olive green Unikko."}]},"entry_sources":{"36_year_home_textile_only_era":["https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/journal/how-the-unikko-pattern-was-born"],"maija_isola_s_act_of_rebellion":["https://www.independent.co.uk/property/interiors/the-secret-history-of-marimekko-unikko-fabric-2184168.html","https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/journal/how-the-unikko-pattern-was-born"],"part_of_over_500_isola_designs":["https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/journal/how-the-unikko-pattern-was-born"],"pop_art_and_flower_power_zeitgeist":["https://www.iconeye.com/design/finland-famous-flower-unikko-celebrating-anniversary"],"original_1964_colorway_and_the_accidental_fifth_color":["https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/journal/how-the-unikko-pattern-was-born"]}},"pleat_durability_and_care":{"title":"Accordion pleat durability and long-term care","entries":{"mesh_laundry_bag":"Washing the skirt inside a fine-mesh laundry bag reduces friction and mechanical agitation that can rough up the surface of the polyester crepe and misalign the delicate accordion pleats, extending the pristine look of the Unikko print.","clip_hanger_storage":"Storing the skirt on a clip hanger rather than folded lets the A-line silhouette hang freely, preventing the accordion pleats from being crushed or developing permanent creases that would flatten the skirt's signature texture.","hang_drying_by_waistband":"Hanging the skirt by the waistband, rather than drying it flat or in a machine, uses the water's own weight to gently realign each accordion pleat, preserving the crisp geometry that defines the silhouette."},"entry_quotes":{"mesh_laundry_bag":[{"url":"https://olgadepolga.com.au/pages/care-pleated-skirts-100-polyester","quote":"Use a Laundry Bag: Placing the skirt inside a mesh laundry bag can further prevent damage."}],"clip_hanger_storage":[{"url":"https://jinfengapparel.com/what-should-i-do-if-the-pleats-of-a-pleated-skirt-disappear-after-washing/","quote":"Use clip hangers to hold the waistband and let gravity help maintain pleats."}],"hang_drying_by_waistband":[{"url":"https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/","quote":"Immediately after washing (don't leave the skirt in a ball in the drum), hang it by the waistband on a clip hanger. The weight of the water in the fabric naturally pulls the pleats downward, realigns them, and re-forms them."}]},"entry_sources":{"mesh_laundry_bag":["https://olgadepolga.com.au/pages/care-pleated-skirts-100-polyester"],"clip_hanger_storage":["https://jinfengapparel.com/what-should-i-do-if-the-pleats-of-a-pleated-skirt-disappear-after-washing/"],"hang_drying_by_waistband":["https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/"]}},"recycled_polyester_crepe_feel":{"title":"How the recycled polyester crepe feels and drapes","entries":{"crepe_weave_texture":"The fine, pebbled grain of the crepe weave gives the black-and-grey Unikko pattern a subtle, matte depth that feels more tactile than a flat print — the texture also helps the fabric slide over the body rather than catching, enhancing the skirt’s comfortable movement.","soft_crease_resistant_hand":"Recycled polyester crepe of this type has a soft, pebbled surface that resists wrinkling, so the skirt maintains a smooth, polished look without constant attention — a quality that makes it particularly travel-friendly.","dense_recycled_polyester_crepe":"The skirt’s fabric is described as 'dense recycled polyester' on the official Marimekko product page, giving it a substantial weight that hangs with a fluid, A-line drape — the result is a flowy silhouette where the accordion pleats open and close gracefully without clinging or losing their structure."},"entry_quotes":{"crepe_weave_texture":[{"url":"https://www.minerva.com/mp/USD/1/TSCTS1-M00755","quote":"soft woven crepe fabric which has a fabulous weight and beautiful surface texture, typical of a crepe weave."}],"soft_crease_resistant_hand":[{"url":"https://www.minerva.com/mp/USD/1/TSCTS1-M00755","quote":"the weight gives this fabric a fabulous drape, yet it remains soft and is resistant to creasing."}],"dense_recycled_polyester_crepe":[{"url":"https://marimekko.ca/products/094698_909","quote":"The Myy plissée skirt has a relaxed, A-line fit and it is made of dense recycled polyester in the Unikko pattern."}]},"entry_sources":{"crepe_weave_texture":["https://www.minerva.com/mp/USD/1/TSCTS1-M00755"],"soft_crease_resistant_hand":["https://www.minerva.com/mp/USD/1/TSCTS1-M00755"],"dense_recycled_polyester_crepe":["https://marimekko.ca/products/094698_909"]}},"marimekko_unikko_skirt_comparison":{"title":"How Myy compares to other Marimekko skirts","entries":{"shared_myy_silhouette":"Both skirts are constructed with the same relaxed A-line fit, elastic waistband, and wide hem — meaning the drape and movement are interchangeable, so the decision rests purely on which Unikko variation speaks to you and whether the Piirto version's current discount matters."},"entry_quotes":{"shared_myy_silhouette":[{"url":"https://marimekko.ca/products/094698_909","quote":"The Myy plissée skirt has a relaxed, A-line fit and it is made of dense recycled polyester in the Unikko pattern. 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