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How to wash and maintain your delicate pure silk cloths

by: womanhomesuzhou( 104Feedback score is 100 to 499)
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Now more and more people like to wear pure silk clothing!Because the characteristics of natural silk can let your skin breath through the fabric,you and your body are  worth the pampering that fine silk provides.But silk does need  a little more Tender Loving Care than polyester or cotton ,so In order to insure your fine silk garments provide long lasting wear and maintain their natural characteristics and silky smooth feel, we want to give a little suggestion as this:

 A:Machine washing  is not recommended.If  you do machine wash ,use cool water &gentle cycle.Do not wash with other non-delicate garments.Dry flat or hang garments to dry .Iron inside out while garments are slightly damp.

B:Machine Drying is not recommended too.If you do so,please use low gentle cycle.

C:Hand Washing is recommended.You may launder your fine silks by hand washing them.In today's hectic world ,when you might not have the time to run to the Dry Cleaner ,many people find it easier to hand wash their fine silks.You can do like this:1:Hand wash the garments in a sink or tub in COOL water.NEVER use HOT water (that will cause damage to the garment).2:DO NOT use any BLEACH  or BLEACHING AGENT,you can use a mild ,gentle detergent(that will wash away cleanly and will no leave a film or residue on the garment ),3:Let the garment soak in a mixture of cool water and mild detergent for approx 5 minutes 4:Agitate the garment gently,washing it thoroughly.5:Rinse thoroughly in clean ,cool water.6:Dry by absorbing excess water with an absorbent towel .NEVER wring or twist the garment.7:Hang the garment on a plastic hanger or line  or dry flat, letting it air dry completely .Smooth out any wrinkles or folds while fabric is still damp!

D:Steaming your silk is the recommended method of removing wrinkles.If a steamer is not available ,you may iron your silk garments inside out,using the lowest gentle heat setting .This works best on damp garment.

E:Never put garments out  in the sun and fluorescent lights,Exposure of your silk to strong sunlight can be harmful:it will yellow and be aged.

That's our a little suggestion.Hope it will be helpful for you!


Guide ID: 10000000003422555Guide created: 04/19/07 (updated 11/02/09)

 
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