Care Tips for Washable Silk1. Use a mild soap and cool or warm water. Strong alkaline detergents weaken silk.
Wash each garment separately as dyes may bleed.
2. Handle silk garments gently. Don't wring or twist the garment because silk is weaker when wet.
Wash each garment separately as dyes may bleed.
2. Handle silk garments gently. Don't wring or twist the garment because silk is weaker when wet.
3. After thorough rinsing, roll the item in a clean bath towel to remove excess moisture.
4. Don't use presoak products or chlorine bleach; both will damage silk.
5. Air dry the garment away from sunlight until damp dry. Use a padded or plastic hanger to distribute the weight of the wet garment.
6. While damp, press the silk item from the wrong side with a dry iron at a warm (silk) setting. A steam iron at a low setting may be used, being sure the iron doesn't "spit," which would cause water spots. Iron the fabric dry. Use a press cloth when doing touchups on the right side of the garment.
4. Don't use presoak products or chlorine bleach; both will damage silk.
5. Air dry the garment away from sunlight until damp dry. Use a padded or plastic hanger to distribute the weight of the wet garment.
6. While damp, press the silk item from the wrong side with a dry iron at a warm (silk) setting. A steam iron at a low setting may be used, being sure the iron doesn't "spit," which would cause water spots. Iron the fabric dry. Use a press cloth when doing touchups on the right side of the garment.
Ironing: If needed, press your silk fabric inside out with a warm iron. Too much heat can dull, pucker, or burn your silk.
Storage: Keep your silk fabric in a dark closet or drawer, away from excessive sunlight, heat, or moisture.
Storage: Keep your silk fabric in a dark closet or drawer, away from excessive sunlight, heat, or moisture.
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