FAQ
Where is MAYDE based?
We're located in the beautiful suburb of Currumbin, on Australia's Gold Coast.
What does āMAYDEā mean?
When deciding on a name for our brand, we wanted something with a soft sound, representing the softness of our textiles, but also showing that our products
are not mass-produced and more unique. We loved the sound of things being āmadeā ā hand āmadeā, āmade with loveā, āmade with careāā¦and ran with the word āmadeā but skewed to spell āMAYDEā to show the uniqueness of the product and
the brand. We hope this comes across!
Where are your products produced?
All our towels, throws and beach blankets are produced in Turkey and Portugal. We use only the highest quality cotton and eco-friendly dyes to bring you the best of the best. Our suppliers use OEKO-Tex certified yarns, a big tick in our books.
How do you decide on all your style names?
As a coastal brand, delivering products that are very coastal in their use, we decided to name all our products after Australiaās beautiful beaches and baysā¦
and all our Home products are named after some of the more stunning Australian suburbs. Weāre a proudly Australian family owned company and we intend to shine
a light on this beautiful land as much as we can!
Shipping questions
Where do you ship to?
MAYDE ships all around the
world! If you're visiting us from anywhere other than Australia, you can set up a currency that suits you.
How much does shipping cost?
We charge a flat fee of $10 for all orders - if you'd like to get your order quicker, Express Postage is available for $20.
For international orders, you will be quoted based on the total weight of your order.
When will my order be shipped?
We ship all orders Monday through Friday ā all orders received in before midday are shipped same day. Any orders that arrive after midday are shipped next day (unless weāre super efficient and manage to squeeze it in on the same day ā lucky you!).
When will I receive my order?
It all depends on where weāre shipping to ā for domestic east coast orders, please allow 2-5 days for delivery. For WA/NT/SA, please allow 6-10 days. For
international shipments, general shipping is 3-10 days. Regardless of where you are, you will receive an email from us with your tracking information ā you can then track your parcel 24/7.
Returns questions
What if I change my mind after I place my order?
Thatās cool, we change our minds on the daily! Simply email us as soon as possible at hello@mayde.com.au explaining what you would like to change, as well as your order number ā if your order hasnāt been shipped yet, then weāll do everything we can to assist in your request.
Iāve received my order but Iām not so keen on the colour/thickness/pattern/etc āwhat are my options?
Though rare, it can happen! We are happy to refund or exchange your
item/s within 14 days of your order, however we donāt cover return postage on these. Please be sure to first email us at hello@mayde.com.au along with your order number so that we can send you a returns/exchanges form ā please fill in and send the form back with your item/s to:
MAYDE Australia Pty Ltd
Att: Returns (order #)
14 Hawker St. Currumbin
QLD 4223
Iāve received my order and thereās a fault ā what do I do?
Whilst we take every measure to QC all our products before they leave the warehouse, sometimes a small fault falls through the cracks and makes its way to an underserving customer! Please email us at hello@mayde.com.au along with any photo of the fault within 14 days of purchase, so that we can have a closer look at the issue. We will then send you a returns/exchange form for the product, as well as a return label to send the product back to us. You can let us know whether youād prefer a refund or
exchange for a new product.
About our products
Some of these towels look delicate! How do I care for them?
Itās true! Some of our designs are a little āpreciousā and need some TLC to stay beautiful for longer. Here are our tipsā¦
1 | Wash in cold water, and hang outside to dry ā donāt use any fabric softener as this prevents the cotton from breaking down and allowing the towel to be absorbent.
2 | If your towel is fluffing/pilling ā we recommend you step it up and use hot water and half a cup of white vinegar in your wash. Some towels can be a bit stubborn and may take a few washes to sort themselves out. But keep at it ā the cotton is just breaking down a little slower than usual, leaving fluff on the towel instead of completely breaking away. With a few extra washes, this should stop happening (you can also use a lint roller to get any loose bits off the towel).
3 | If you get a pull on any of your towels, particularly the thicker bath towels (such as the Rainbow/Crescent towel), simply use some sharp scissors to snip the loose thread off at the base, taking care not to cut into any other threads. Donāt worry, your towel wonāt unravel!
How big are your towels?
All our towels are on average 90cm x 180cm ā a lovely size that fits every body! Some towels differ by 5-10cm in length or width, but please visit the individual product page for precise sizing information.
What are the sizes of your ponchos? How will I know what fits me?
We have four sizes in ponchos, so we can fit everyone! Whilst they are all technically a āfree sizeā, below you will find measurements of each style
so that you can see what fits your height and size best (measurements are taken from top of shoulder to bottom hem):
Men: 110cm(h) x 104cm(w)
Women: 100cm(h) x 70cm(w)
Kids: 78cm(h) x 53cm(w)
Tots: 62cm(h) x 54cm(w
Extra info
Iām an interior designer/decorator ā who do I contact for product?
Thatās great! Please reach out to sylvia@mayde.com.au with your info ā weāll discuss your needs and assist you in getting the product you need for all your projects.
I have a media request ā who should I reach out to?
Please email sylvia@mayde.com.au with all media requests ā weāll be more than happy to assist you with your needs!
Alternatively, we are proud members of Flaunter. You can find all hi-res imagery & product info there to download at your own time.
I have a client that is looking for towels for an event ā can you help?
Absolutely! Please head on over to the MAYDE BY APPOINTMENT page, which youāll find at the top ā we will be happy to assist you!
I want to develop a towel thatās different to your current offering ā is it possible?
Yes, we can do this. Please head over to MAYDE BY APPOINTMENT to contact us or email hello@mayde.com.au. Please note that minimum order quantities (MOQās) are higher for these sorts of orders, but we will work closely with you and our suppliers to achieve the best results.
Are you on social media?
We sure are ā visit us at Instagram @mayde_australia (be sure to tag us in your photos with #maydeaustralia) or search maydeaustralia on Facebook ā leave a message while youāre there, we love to hear feedback.