Natural Linen Valance - 40cm/45cm Drop

Foxtrot Home Pure French Flax Linen Valance in Natural

Natural Linen Valance - 40cm/45cm Drop

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Finish your space with a Pure French Flax Linen valance. Our subtle, earthy Natural valance will elevate your bed styling and make your bed linen polished and complete. 

Single, King Single, Double & Queen all have a 40cm drop.  King, Super King & California King have a 45cm drop.

The Natural Linen Valance - 40/45cm Drop Includes:

1x 100% Pure Flax Linen Valance

1x 100% Pure Flax Linen storage bag 

Available in all sizes from Single to California King, please view our size chart for measurements here

Foxtrot Home is a family business run with a whole lot of heart by Kiwi sisters Kate and Prue, who share a mutual love of design and premium textiles for everyday living. Foxtrot Home helps turn blank canvases into dream spaces with sustainable, ethically produced Pure French Flax Linen and traceable homegrown wool. Find out more about our story here

All Foxtrot Home Flax Linen is European Linen Certified® and sourced sustainably from Normandy, France. All of our linen pieces are ethically produced by our family of makers who are proudly Oeko-Tex® certified, BSCI Accredited and INTERTEK assured.

Please read our FAQs to find out the best way to take care of your linen. 

Can’t decide? We have fabric samples available to order in our full colour range here.

Foxtrot Home won the 'Best Emerging Business 2022' award at the NZI Rural Women's Business Awards. Find out more about the award here.



Foxtrot Home is a New Zealand business owned and operated by us, Kiwi sisters Kate & Prue. We started our small, boutique company when trying to source quality flax linen bedding for our own homes but were not able to afford the options offered in the NZ marketplace. We have put a lot of time and care into finding the right people to produce beautiful quality bedding at an accessible price for our customers and now we’re proud to offer you just that! 

Every one of our bedding items is made from 100% flax linen sourced from Normandy, Northern France. The climate and environment in France is well known as the best in the world for sustainably growing premium quality flax linen. Once harvested, the certified 165gsm French Flax Linen is baled and sent to China where it is then received by our chosen makers who are trusted with  weaving, dyeing and then sewing your beautiful bedlinen to our specifications, before sending it to us in Auckland. Your linen is 100% ethically made by a family-owned and operated business employing no more than 60 people and whose owners share the same personal and business values as we do. We know because we visit China every year (barring during COVID!) and we can proudly say we have observed every part of the manufacturing process.

Once in Prue’s safe hands in Auckland, 90% of Foxtrot Linen is sent out to you in compostable packaging from R3 Pack. Linen is packaged in either linen bags or recycled tissue paper.

Our makers are; 

Oeko-Tex® Certified

To attain Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, the dyes have been tested and certified to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances known to be harmful to human health.

To find our more about Oeko-Tex Certification please see: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/

BSCI-Accredited

The Business Social Compliance Initiative is a leading business-driven initiative for companies committed to improving working conditions in the global supply chain. 

For more about these global workers’ standards visit https://www.amfori.org/  

Additonal to our visits, our makers’ factories are independently audited by Bureau Veritas and INTERTEK

We are always looking for ways to ensure that Foxtrot Linen is as brought to you as sustainably as possible, and will continue to research and implement ways to make as little impact to the environment as while continuing to bring you beautiful, quality French Flax linen bedding at an accessible price. 

Do you have more questions? Please get in touch and we will answer them to the best of our knowledge. If we don’t have the answers we will endeavour to have them addressed on our next visit to France and/or China for you!

Kate & Prue xx

 



 

 

SHIPPING

All orders will be dispatched from our Auckland or Hawkes Bay warehouses within 2 business days unless otherwise stated on the website.  

Shipping within NZ; We use Courier Post for delivery of our linen within NZ and this includes tracking on all parcels. No signature is required for delivery. IE it is a NON SIGNATURE service. Please enquire should you wish to request a “signature required” service instead. In most cases the use of Courier Post means an overnight delivery of your order. This will not be the cases with RD addresses and larger orders sent in boxes where we use Courier Post FREIGHT service. Sometimes South Island addresses may take longer than 1 night also. 

Foxtrot Home cannot be held liable for items that go missing using Courier Post. It is the responsibility of the customer to enquire about and rectify issues with parcels using their network. Please phone 0800 COURIER. 

Shipping to Australia; NZ Post International Courier is used to send parcels to Australia. This option is tracked and is a "Signature Required" service. Target delivery time is 2 - 6 working days to your Australian address.

Shipping Internationally; For anywhere else in the world, Please email us with the items you wish to purchase and we'll prepare a custom shipping quote for you. 

Foxtrot Home is strictly an online business and our linen is not available for pick up, sorry.

RETURNS

We understand it can be difficult buying items online without seeing them first and we want you to buy with complete confidence! If you are not entirely happy with your linen you may send it back to us within 7 days of receipt and we will refund you the full cost of your linen minus any shipping charges (including the outgoing charge from our warehouse). Alternatively, you may send back your linen for a swap to another colour. Once again, we ask you pay for the shipping in this situation.

Linen must returned in the same condition (unused & unwashed) it was sent out to you. We reserve the right to refuse a refund if the item is not returned in re-saleable condition. Please especially ensure pets and pet hair do not come into contact with the product and that it is kept in a smoke-free environment while it is in your care. We reserve the right to withhold the cost of a dry-clean service if we find the linen is not in resale-able condition and requires cleaning.

Please send to;

Foxtrot Home

5 Cook Street

Waipukurau 4200

 

Our team will be in touch within 2 working days of your parcel being received back. 

 

If you have any further queries, please do get in touch!

Wool 

How do I wash and care for my Wool throw blanket?

Wool is naturally odour resistant due to the fibre’s unique properties which means they rarely need cleaning —just shake and air outdoors. For deeper cleaning, dry-cleaning is best.

Things to remember when caring for your wool blanket is:

  • Dry-clean only.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Do not machine wash.
  • To give your wool throw blanket some love it often just involves airing them out. Simply take them outside, shake it well, and hang it in a light breeze area to loosen any accumulated dust or dirt.
  • To dry wool blankets, it is best to lay them flat (without stretching) on clean towels.
  • If you need to store your wool throw blanket, keep it in a cool, dark location, stored in an airtight container or bag.

Linen

Do different colours have different textures?

Stripes and grid linen (all colours) Natural and Denim, are all more textured than the solid colours. The fabric is made in the same place as the rest of our linen but as they are two different yarns spun together to form a stripe, grid or melange, they result in a more textured feel. The Natural linen is more textured as it is not dyed like the other linen colours.

We find that machine drying them rather than line-drying results in a softer feel and they will soften more over time however, they will never end up the same as the solid colours as that weave will always have "texture".

What is stonewashed linen and how is it different?

While highly durable and long lasting, the ‘raw’ linen of old was also uncomfortable. It did, however, get softer with longtime wear — often decades after purchase.

Spinning newly woven linen in a machine with natural Pumice stone helps accelerate this wearing process. It leaves the linen with a buttery ‘sleep ready’ softness and a vintage style that would otherwise take many years to achieve. The drawback being that stone-washed linen is more delicate than raw linen; naturally it has a shorter lifespan. You can expect your fitted/bottom sheet (which receives the most "wear") to last 18 months or longer. This is the case for all linen stonewashed 165gsm bought in Australasia. Please read more about the longevity of your bottom sheet here.

Why do I need to rotate my sheets?

Stone washed linen is already at its maximum softness and therefore requires a little more love than traditional, raw linen. This is especially true of sheets that cover high-friction areas like fitted/bottom sheets. It’s important to rotate your bed linen between several sets to avoid wear and tear accruing on a single sheet. Not doing so may result in a shorter than usual life.

Why is linen more expensive than other bedding? 

Naturally, well-made pure flax bed linen is more expensive than cotton and synthetic bedding. Labour intensive, flax farming requires careful craftsmanship to ensure quality fibre, which being stiff, is difficult to weave during manufacturing. Combined with stone-washing, the cost of producing bed-ready flax linen is generally higher than other textiles.

We are proud to say that our linen does cost LESS to the environment. Made from 100% organic French flax, grown free from pesticides and at a third of the water consumption of cotton, Foxtrot linen is also delivered in compostable packaging.

    Does Linen fade? 

    Unfortunately linen does fade in the sun as it is a natural fibre. All natural fibres do this. To mitigate this risk, please ensure your linen is kept out of direct sunlight. 

    Product Information

    How do I wash and care for my linen?

    • Warm machine wash with plenty of water
    • Do not bleach. No dry-cleaning. 
    • Warm tumble dry
    • Line dry in shade if possible
    • Try to avoid direct sunlight if possible as colours in linen do fade 
    • Linen always has wrinkles. If you want to iron, use a warm setting and press when slightly damp. 
    • It’s important to rotate your sheets (especially fitted/bottom sheets) between several sets to avoid wear and tear accruing on a single sheet. Not doing so may result in a shorter than usual life. Read more about this here

    What dimensions are your duvets? 

    Please refer to our duvet bedding sizes.

    What size are your fitted sheets? 

    Please refer to our fitted sheet bedding sizes.

    What size are your flat sheets? 

    Please refer to our flat sheet bedding sizes.

    Is your bedding made from pure linen?

    Yes, absolutely! All of our products are made from 100% pure linen from flax plant fibres harvested in France.

    Do pillowcases come with the duvets and/or sheets?

    The pillowcases are not included as we have found that a lot of our customers like to mix and match the colours...so they can be bought separately on our website. Shipping for pillowcases is free when you buy larger items (in NZ).

    Payments and Shipping

    Do you have a returns policy?

    Yes, we certainly do! Just return your item/s within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. We just ask that you pay for shipping (both ways). However, the linen MUST be in un-used/re-saleable condition. 

    Do you do layby?

    Yes, we do! Just use the LAYBUY option on checkout and your linen will be sent to you straight away. Pay later! 

    Can I use my discount code for all orders? 

    The code you receive upon signing up for email newsletters is to be used once per household, only. Minimum $100 product spend applies :-) The code cannot be used for voucher orders. 

    How much does it cost to send linen to Australia?

    A duvet or sheets set with a pair of pillowcases costs NZD $25 to send anywhere in Aus. Pillowcases on their own cost just NZD$10. For any other combinations (eg sheets AND duvet), please email us for  a quote. 

     

    Duvets (NZ sizes)

    Cot 100cm x 120cm
    Single 140cm x 210cm
    King Single 180cm x 210cm
    Double 180cm x 210cm
    Queen 210cm x 210cm
    King 245cm x 210cm
    Super King 265cm x 210cm
    California King 285cm x 210cm

    Sheets

    Bassinet 40cm x 80cm + 12cm
    Cot 75cm x 135cm + 23cm Fitted (US mattress)
    120cm x 165cm Flat
    Single 91cm x 193cm + 38cm Fitted
    180cm x 255cm Flat
    King Single 108cm x 205cm + 38cm Fitted
    200cm x 255cm Flat
    Double 137cm x 190cm + 38cm Fitted
    225cm x 255cm Flat
    Queen 152cm x 203cm + 38cm Fitted
    245cm x 275cm Flat
    King 170cm x 203cm + 38cm Fitted
    260cm x 275cm Flat
    Super King 182cm x 203cm + 38cm Fitted
    285cm x 275cm Flat
    California King 204cm x 203cm + 38cm Fitted
    330cm x 275cm Flat

     

    Quilts

    Please note for quilt sizing, these recommendations mean your quilt will sit neatly on top of your mattress as an extra layer. For a more draped look, we recommend sizing up. 

    Cot 100cm x 120cm 
    Small for Single or King Single Beds 180cm x 210cm 
    Medium for Double & Queen Beds 220cm x 220cm  
    Large for King, Super King and California King Beds 260cm x 240cm

     

    Pillowcases

    Euro 65cm x 65cm with an envelope opening at the back.
    Standard size 50cm x 70cm with an envelope opening at the back.
    King/lodge 55cm x 90cm with an envelope opening at the back.

     

    Valances - 35cm drop

    Single 91cm x 190cm + 35cm
    King Single 107cm x 203cm + 35cm
    Double 134cm x 200cm + 35cm
    Queen 152cm x 203cm + 35cm
    King 167cm x 203cm + 35cm
    Super King 180cm x 203cm + 35cm
    California King 203cm x 203cm + 35cm

     

    Valances - 40cm/45cm drop

    Single 91cm x 190cm + 40cm
    King Single 107cm x 203cm + 40cm
    Double 134cm x 200cm + 40cm
    Queen 152cm x 203cm + 40cm
    King 167cm x 203cm + 45cm
    Super King 180cm x 203cm + 45cm
    California King 203cm x 203cm + 45cm

     

    Bed/Mattress Size 

      New Zealand Australia
    Single Mattress Size 91cm × 188cm 92cm x 188cm
    King Single Mattress Size 107cm × 203cm 107cm × 203cm
    Double Mattress Size 137cm × 188cm 138cm × 188cm
    Queen Mattress Size 153cm × 203cm 153cm × 203cm
    King Mattress Size 167cm × 203cm 183cm × 203cm
    Super King Mattress Size 183cm × 203cm 203cm × 203cm
    California King Mattress Size 203cm x 203cm NA

    Get in touch

    We love to hear from you but please view our FAQs for an immediate answer on our most common questions. Otherwise we will respond to your email as soon as we can!

    Phone: 06 8585498

    Email: hello@foxtrothome.co.nz

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