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Care Of Silk
Dry Cleaning is recommended for best results, although silk, being a natural fabric fiber, can also be hand-washed with care. KEEP IN MIND TO PRE-SHRINK BEFORE CUTTING OUT. Washable silks include: Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Noil, Sueded or Sand-Washed silks, some Crepe, Chiffon and Georgette. Always Dry Clean dark or bright colors to maintain intensity of colors.
If You Choose To Wash Your Silk
- To help retain the silk’s true color, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to every two gallons of lukewarm/cold water. Wash with a good soap compatible with silk finishes and squeeze to remove excess water. Never twist or wring.
- Wash silk articles separately. Rinse with cool water SEVERAL times. Strong colors will appear to bleed. This excess dye normally ceases after a few washings. To help set the dye, add a few shakes of salt to the final cold rinse.
- Non-Sueded or Plain Silks: Roll in an old towel (in case colors bleed a bit) to absorb moisture, hang to dry in a dark place. Dry iron on low temperature on the wrong side of fabric while still damp.
- Sueded or Sand-Washed Silks: Hot dryer is recommended to bring up the finish and softness. Keep in mind that the MAXIMUM SHRINKAGE will occur 5% to 10%. Some loose weaves will shrink 15% to 20%. Wash and dry before cutting.
What Not To Do
- Never expose silk articles to strong direct sunlight. Silk will fade.
- Never spray perfume or deodorant on silk.
- Never soak silk in water for a long period of time.
NOTE: Silk is a natural fiber fabric. The occasional irregularities and variations in shade and weave are in no way to be considered defective. They are characteristic of the fine silk yarn which gives this fabric its beauty and texture.
*This article is courtesy of JB Silks.