How to take care of
your silk garments
How to take care of
your silk garments
Silk has many qualities making it both luxurious and useful, but you need to care for it to make it last. We have everything you need to know about caring for your silk garments..
Silk is a more sustainable material with great features. It’s insulating qualities keep you warm in cooler climates. Silk also transports moisture and is therefore perfect to wear on a hot summer day. All silk garments are a dream, but they require some special care.
Silk fabric is fragile and easily worn down, which is why it’s important to make sure that you don’t overcrowd your closet. Blouses and dresses made of silk are best hung on sturdy, wooden hangers and not on thin hangers that will cause a tear.
Some silk garments will stain from water. Remember to read the care label before washing it. If the instructions say not to wash with water, hand it into your nearest environmentally friendly dry cleaner.
In general, wash your silk garment as seldom as possible, and when you need to wash them, we strongly recommend hand washing. Silk garments can also be washed on the wool cycle spin in your washing machine but remember that machine washing can make your silk garments lose shape and color.
Silk is fast drying, thanks to its ability to transport moisture. Avoid hanging your silk garments in direct sunlight, it can bleach the fabric. Also remember to never tumble dry your silk garments.
Always steam silk garments. When ironing, you’re at risk of scorching the fabric. The steam will gently remove creases and wrinkles and add luster to the fabric. The hot steam from a steamer also removes odors and kills bacteria.
How to Take Care of
Your Silk Garments
Silk has many qualities making it both luxurious and useful, but you need to take care of it to make it last. We share everything you need to know about caring for your silk garments.
Silk is a more sustainable material with a lot of great features. It’s insulating qualities keep you warm in cooler climates. Silk also transports moisture and is therefore perfect to wear on a hot summer day. All silk garments are a dream to use, but they require some special care.
Silk fabric is fragile and easily worn down. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you don’t overcrowd your closet. Blouses and dresses made of silk are best hanging on sturdy, wooden hangers and not on thin hangers that will cause an unnecessary tear.
Some silk garments will stain from water. Remember to read the care label before washing it. If the instructions say not to wash with water, hand it into your nearest environmentally friendly dry cleaner.
In general, wash your silk garment as seldom as possible, and when you need to wash them, we strongly recommend hand washing. Silk garments can also be washed on the wool cycle spin in your washing machine but remember that machine washing can make your silk garments lose shape and color.
Silk is fast drying, thanks to its ability to transport moisture. Avoid hanging your silk garments in direct sunlight, it can bleach the fabric. Also remember to never tumble dry your silk garments.
Be quick to remove spills before they stain your garment. Rinse with cold water and rub the stain gently (from the inside) with laundry detergent or bile soap if needed. Acetone or chemically pure petrol can be used on grease stains. Be careful and try it on a discrete spot before treating the stain, you don’t want the chemical to ruin your fabric. Most important is to act at once and not wait until your next laundry day. Please note that most stain removers found in stores should not be used on silk fabrics.
Always steam silk garments. When ironing, you’re at risk of scorching the fabric. The steam will gently remove creases and wrinkles and add luster to the fabric. The hot steam from a steamer also removes odors and kills bacteria.
And this is all you need to know about caring for silk. If you’re someone who isn’t afraid of giving your clothes some tender love and caring, a silk garment is an investment made to last a lifetime.