Taylor Maxi Dress

95% Polyester, 5% Elastane.

We think polyester fabric is pretty icky. It's a shame that Polyester has so many bad qualities - because, overall, it is one of the most hard-wearing materials used in clothing. It is durable and long-lasting so that it can be worn over, and over again. Clothing durability helps to reduce waste from damaged garments ending up in landfill. It also helps reduce excessive consumption needed to continuously buy replacement items. When we use polyester fabrics, we encourage you to wear the garments often. We also hope you take good care of them and wash them responsibly so they last longer. (Follow our care guide on how to do so)

This fabric has good hold and drape. It maintains it's stretch wash after wash. You won't need to iron or steam these garments as the fabric is hardy in its' resistance to wrinkling. It is fast drying and we would therefore recommend hanging to dry rather than using machines.

We are in the process of investing in sustainable fabrics that will eventually replace the Polyester fabric. This takes time to get right as we want to test these to ensure durability, comfort, fit and hold.

People - the garment is sewn ethically in London, UK, and made by expert sewing machinists, paid above a living wage. AYM is a member of the Brighton Living Wage Organisation, which raises awareness of the importance of paying a living wage.

Packaging - All paper and card packaging, including boxes, swing tags, and box inserts, are produced using FSC® responsible paper and card. They can be biodegraded or recycled after use. The garment bags are used to protect the garment to ensure it does not get damaged in storage and transit. These bags are made using a D2W biodegradable material.

Fabric - Polyester is derived from non-renewable petroleum. We are committed to replacing these fabrics. This takes time to get right as we want to ensure the fabrics are durable, stretchy and provide comfort, fit and an affordable price point. Mills require large minimum orders to be placed. We are working hard to get ourselves into a position to invest more in sustainable fabrics. In the meantime we are using Polyester fabrics in garments we believe will have a long useful life - they are not 'trend led' pieces, but garments that we hope you will wear time and time again.

To learn more about what we are doing to be more sustainable, visit our 'Sustainability' page.

We'll ship to you free on orders over $75

We offer a gift packaging option for a luxurious finish.

Return within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange.

The Taylor Maxi Dress is made ethically by our expert sewing machinists, who are passionate about creating high quality clothing that will last.

People - the garment is sewn ethically in London, UK, and made by expert sewing machinists, paid above a living wage. AYM is a member of the Brighton Living Wage Organisation, which raises awareness of the importance of paying a living wage.

Packaging - All paper and card packaging, including boxes, swing tags, and box inserts, are produced using FSC® responsible paper and card. They can be biodegraded or recycled after use. The garment bags are used to protect the garment to ensure it does not get damaged in storage and transit. These bags are made using a D2W biodegradable material.

Fabric - Polyester is derived from non-renewable petroleum. We are committed to replacing these fabrics. This takes time to get right as we want to ensure the fabrics are durable, stretchy and provide comfort, fit and an affordable price point. Mills require large minimum orders to be placed. We are working hard to get ourselves into a position to invest more in sustainable fabrics. In the meantime we are using Polyester fabrics in garments we believe will have a long useful life - they are not 'trend led' pieces, but garments that we hope you will wear time and time again.

To learn more about what we are doing to be more sustainable, visit our 'Sustainability' page.

On the Taylor Maxi Dress we have chosen the following fabric because it best suits the fit and durability requirements of this style.

95% Polyester, 5% Elastane.

We think polyester fabric is pretty icky. It's a shame that Polyester has so many bad qualities - because, overall, it is one of the most hard-wearing materials used in clothing. It is durable and long-lasting so that it can be worn over, and over again. Clothing durability helps to reduce waste from damaged garments ending up in landfill. It also helps reduce excessive consumption needed to continuously buy replacement items. When we use polyester fabrics, we encourage you to wear the garments often. We also hope you take good care of them and wash them responsibly so they last longer. (Follow our care guide on how to do so)

This fabric has good hold and drape. It maintains it's stretch wash after wash. You won't need to iron or steam these garments as the fabric is hardy in its' resistance to wrinkling. It is fast drying and we would therefore recommend hanging to dry rather than using machines.

We are in the process of investing in sustainable fabrics that will eventually replace the Polyester fabric. This takes time to get right as we want to test these to ensure durability, comfort, fit and hold.

This fabric is OKEO-TEX 100 certified and is made in a mill that ensures the highest level of quality.