Basic Care Instructions.
Silk is a strong and resilent natural fiber. Care for silk correctly and it will give you years of enjoyment. Many clothing manufacturers use a dry clean only label for silk, in many cases this is to prevent careless washing. Small and simply constructed pieces can be very easily handwashed.
Hand wash separately in cool water with mild soap
Do not soak
Blot dry with towel
Do not twist or wring
Drip dry in shade
Use a mild soap, silk wash or a gentle shampoo.
Although silk is one of the strongest fibers it is delicate when wet, therefor it is recommended not to soak it.
Using ¼ cup of white vinegar to a clean rinse and rinsing again will neutralize any soap residue and restore
the silk's natural luster.
Silk is a natural protein fiber like your hair and like your hair when its wet you shouldn't twist or wring it.
To eliminate wrinkles in the Habutai and Charmeuse products. You can fluff in the dryer for about 10 minutes on a low setting .
Remove promptly.
To eliminate wrinkles in the Dupion silk, straighten and reshape while damp. Air dry.
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