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How to Wash and Care for Natural Silk Scarves and Garments
- Hand-wash only in a basin, lukewarm water (30°C).
- Use mild soap only (no detergents, no softeners, no bleach).
- No soaking. Do not rub or wring.
- Blot in a towel and air-dry in the shade.
- Iron on the wrong side at moderate heat, no steam.
1) Prep
- Fill a basin with lukewarm water (around 30°C).
- Lather a small amount of mild toilet soap in your hands and dissolve the foam into the water.
- Hand-painted garments should be washed by hand only, separately from store-bought clothing.
2) Hand wash – step by step
- Submerge and gently move the silk for 1–2 minutes. Do not soak.
- Avoid scrubbing the silk.
- Rinse 2–3 times in cool to lukewarm water until clear.
- Optional: add 1 tsp white vinegar to the final rinse for extra sheen (not mandatory).
3) Drying
- Do not wring or twist. Lay flat on a clean towel, roll, and press lightly to absorb water.
- Lay flat to dry or hang on a hanger without clips.
- Dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight, heaters, and tumble dryers.
4) Ironing
- Iron while slightly damp or mist lightly with water – no steam.
- Iron on the wrong side at a moderate silk setting.
How to identify the wrong side: follow the seam – the side where the seam allowances lie is the wrong side.
- For hand-painted silk: use a thin cotton pressing cloth.
5) Stains & what to avoid
- Blot immediately with a clean cloth, then wash the whole item as above. Do not spot-treat with harsh agents.
- Avoid: laundry detergents, softeners, bleach, stain removers, tumble dryers, strong steam, vigorous rubbing, prolonged soaking, direct sun.
6) Storage & travel
- Store clean and fully dry, folded in a breathable pouch away from humidity.
- When traveling, roll instead of folding to reduce creases; hang briefly to let gravity release light wrinkles.
Note: Hand-painted silk is delicate. Slight color release during the first washes is normal—wash separately and avoid rubbing decorative areas.
