FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tan Ban® protect against the sun?
Tan Ban® is independently certified to UPF 50+ — the highest officially issued ultraviolet protection rating worldwide — under AATCC 183, the international standard. The certification was issued by The Bombay Textile Research Association, an approved body of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The protection lives inside the weave itself, blocking over 98% of UVA and UVB the moment fabric meets skin.
And the other fabrics — Botanical Linen and Mul Mul?
Botanical Linen and Mul Mul Cotton are revered for what nature, not certification, gives them. Botanical Linen is structurally porous, biodegradable, and free of microplastics — the same fibre humans have worn under the Mediterranean sun for centuries. Mul Mul Cotton is featherweight, hand-loomed, and built to sit weightlessly on skin in heat — the original Indian summer cloth. They are chosen for the way they live with the body, breath by breath, season after season.
Will the UV protection wash out?
No. Tan Ban®'s UPF 50+ rating is structural — built into the weave itself, not applied as a chemical coating or surface finish. With reasonable care, the protection remains intact across the lifetime of the garment.
Are the fabrics breathable in summer?
Each Lumisca fabric is chosen for thermo-regulation in heat. Tan Ban® is engineered to wick moisture and breathe under the sun. Botanical Linen is structurally porous — air moves through the weave continuously, which is the reason linen has been worn in hot climates for centuries. Mul Mul Cotton is the lightest of the three: ultra-fine, hand-loomed, and weightless on the skin.
Are the fabrics sustainable?
Botanical Linen is 100% European flax linen, 60 Lea — a regenerative natural fibre that uses a fraction of cotton's water, biodegrades fully at end of life, and is infused with Vitamin E. Zero microplastics.
Tan Ban® is plant-derived cellulose, vegan, with no animal silk required — engineered performance from a natural origin.
Mul Mul Cotton is hand-loomed in heritage Indian traditions, weave by weave.
How should I wash and care for my garments?
Gentle hand-wash in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. No bleach, no wringing, no tumble dry. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. For blazers, structured pieces, and any garment with finishing details, dry cleaning is preferred. Store on padded hangers, or folded with acid-free tissue between the layers when travelling.
Linen will soften and deepen in character with each wash — this is the fabric living, not failing.
What is the delivery timeline?
Every piece is made to order. Dispatch is within 5 – 7 working days of your order. Within India: 2 – 4 working days via Blue Dart. International: 5 – 10 working days via DHL Express, subject to destination and customs.
Can I cancel my order after placing it?
Within 12 hours of placement, yes — write immediately to admin@lumisca.co. Beyond that window, the piece has entered construction at the atelier and cannot be cancelled. Exchanges, however, remain available per our Exchange Policy.
What makes Lumisca different?
Most houses start with a season. We start with a fibre — and the years of research that decide whether it deserves to touch you. A blazer is only as quiet as its weave. A dress is only as sensual as the cloth it falls through. Lumisca exists where skin meets structure, where research meets restraint, where science is whispered, not announced.
Each piece is cut to last a decade, photograph beautifully on its first wearing, and feel even better on its hundredth. We are not in the business of seasons. We are in the business of cloth you understand, structure you can wear for years, and taste that signals itself only to those who recognise it.
This is the wardrobe for the ones who know.
Where can I learn more about Lumisca's fabrics?
Visit our Fabric Intelligence page for the science, weave, and origin of each textile in the atelier.