How to care for silk products
The way we store, we use
and we wash the silk, it will help the longevity
of our silk.
Silk is an investment.
It is a fabric that needs to be purchased
with a long-term relationship in mind.
By purchasing and caring for a high-quality product,
like Chinese silk, which we have carefully crafted
using the best fabric in the world,
your investment will last longer.
General care tips for silk
SOS facts about silk care!
✓DO
- Hand wash or use a short wash: We always prefer to hand wash silk garments or use the delicate wash of our washing machine. We always use a gentle detergent specially formulated for silk or delicate fabrics. Avoid harsh chemicals or detergents that contain enzymes or bleach.
- Color Resilience Test: Before washing our silk garment, we test the color resilience by applying a small amount of water and detergent to an inconspicuous area. Gently wipe the area with a clean cloth and check if color is transferred. If there is no discoloration, it is safe to proceed with washing.
- Dry flat or hang to air dry: After washing, avoid wringing or twisting the silk fabric as this can damage the fibers. Instead, gently squeeze out excess water and lay the garment flat on a clean, dry towel to air dry. Alternatively, I hang silk items on padded hangers to dry naturally.
✖ DON'T
- Do not use hot water: Silk is a delicate fabric that can be damaged by high temperatures. Avoid using hot water during the washing process as it may cause shrinkage, color fading or weakening of the fabric. Opt for lukewarm or cold water instead.
- Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals: Bleaching agents and harsh chemicals can easily damage silk fibers, leading to discoloration or weakening of the fabric. We always choose mild detergents that are specially designed for delicate fabrics.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause silk to fade or discolor. When drying silk clothes, avoid placing them in direct sunlight. Instead, we choose a shaded area or an indoor drying spot away from direct sunlight.
HANDWASH
We recommend hand washing.
- Do not rub the stains or wring the garment to remove excess water.
- Think of silk as your own (long) hair.
- Care carefully and roll in a towel to remove excess water before hanging the garment on a hanger.
8 Simple Steps
- Place your silk garment in cold water with a mild, silk-friendly detergent.
- Let it soak (no more than 5 minutes).
- Twist the garment slowly and gently.
- Rinse with fresh water
- To keep it feeling moisturized, use a fabric conditioner in the final rinse (or even a small amount of hair conditioner).
- Rinse well with cold water.
- Wring your silk to remove excess moisture (wringing your silk will damage its fibers).
- Then spread it out and wrap it in a towel to absorb any remaining moisture.
ADVICE
Add a few drops of vinegar to remove stains. This works both in the washing machine and by hand washing. Read the detergent label before using it on your silk. Words like “silk-friendly” and “delicate” are your best friends when it comes to hand-washing silk.
WASHING MACHINE
If you have to wash your silk in the washing machine, be careful.
If you have a modern washing machine, it is gentler on the garment to wash it on the silk wash than hand wash.
After washing, most of the water has been drained and you can hang the garment directly on a hanger to dry.
Unlike silk clothing which is often made from light and thin silk fabric which only requires dry cleaning, all of our pillowcases and hair accessories are designed with high quality silk fabric which means you can also machine wash our products.
- Always wash colors separately
- Use a laundry bag
- Hang the garment on a hanger to dry
IRONING
We recommend ironing with high heat and steam, but always have a cotton towel between the silk and the iron. Preferably iron from the reversed side of the fabric.
If you are ironing directly on silk, use low heat as recommended on the care label and iron on the back.
Turn your clothes inside out and set the iron on low heat (or the silk setting).
Iron the silk only after it is dry.
Do not spray or wet the silk while ironing, water stains may form.
- Do not spray or
wet the silk - Turn your clothes
inside out - Iron the silk only after it is dry.
STORING
If you plan to store your silk for a long time, make sure it is clean and stored in a breathable cloth bag (silk packing pouch) (avoid plastic ones as they lock in moisture).
For long-term storage keep your silk out of the sun to avoid color fading and fiber weakening.
Silk is a protein, this means it can attract moths, so add a natural moth repellent to the bag.
Your silk will surely thank you.
