Question 1

What is the best way to clean silk?

Accepted Answer

For silk, dry cleaning and hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent.

Question 2

Can I machine wash or tumble dry silk?

Accepted Answer

No, machine washing and tumble drying can damage silk fibers. Instead, hand wash in cold water or take your silk garments to a reputable dry cleaner.

Question 3

How do I hand wash silk?

Accepted Answer

When hand washing silk, use cold water and a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Gently agitate the water to distribute the detergent, let soak for a few minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water, squeeze excess water and hang to dry, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

Question 4

Can I iron silk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can iron silk on a low-heat setting. Always use a pressing cloth or a piece of clean cotton fabric between the iron and the silk to prevent scorching or sticking. Alternatively steaming will release any wrinkles or creasing.

Question 5

Are there any detergents or cleaning products I should avoid using on silk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, avoid using hot water, harsh detergents, or bleach, as these can weaken and discolor the fabric.

Question 6

Can I tumble dry Tencel fabric?

Accepted Answer

We recommend air drying to avoid potential shrinkage.

Question 7

What is Tencel?

Accepted Answer

Tencel is a type of fabric made from wood pulp and is known for its softness, durability, and sustainability.

Question 8

Can silk garments be bleached?

Accepted Answer

No, silk garments should never be bleached as the fabric is delicate and can easily become damaged.

Question 9

Can silk garments be washed in the washing machine?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend washing our silks in the washing machine, as this can cause the fabric to become damaged. However, putting in a protected washing bag at delicate items is okay.

Question 10

Can silk garments be dried in the dryer?

Accepted Answer

No, silk garments should not be dried in the dryer as the heat can cause the fabric to shrink and potentially become damaged

Question 11

How do I remove stains from silk garments?

Accepted Answer

We recommended you take your silk to a professional dry cleaner to remove stains.

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