WASH CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Here are a few other factors to remember when caring for silk.

• Hand Wash at room temperature (30 degree celsius)
• Avoid Washing Machine
• Use a neutral detergent with proper pH, better if specially formulated for silk
• Never use chlorine bleach
• Wash colors separately
• Wash silk fabrics separate from other fabrics
• Hang dry if possible however avoid direct sunlight exposure
• Steam iron silk & avoid excessive heat while ironing

• Washing silk clothing in a washing machine will consume more energy. Even when using cold water, it takes electricity to run the machine. If you don’t have a full load, it might be better for the environment to find a nice clean tub to gently wash your items with a gentle silk wash. 
• Here are the correct care instructions to maintain the softness, silkiness, and freshness of your silk pillowcase:
•  Absolutely avoid putting it in the washing machine. Something as pure and luxurious deserves hand washing.
• Dry Cleaning is preferred
•  Always use room temperature water (around 30 degrees Celsius) and opt for a gentle soap. Even better, use specially designed silk detergents.
•  If silk detergents are unavailable, add a tablespoon of a softener like Genteel or Safewash to the wash.
•  Handle damp silk delicately, as it’s quite fragile.
•  When soaking, gently move the fabric from side to side; avoid vigorous scrubbing.
•  For light colors, don’t soak for more than 5 minutes; then rinse with cold water.
•  For dark colors or prints, skip soaking and swiftly rinse with cold water.
• Use a dry towel to gently remove excess moisture from the silk.
•  Never wring or twist!

• The first step to try for removing stains in silk is cold water. Dip, dab, and rinse, using a light touch on the fabric. 
• When washing or treating stains on silk, be mindful to avoid heat and use gentle techniques.
• Never scrub hard at a stain on silk. It is better to blot with a clean cloth. 
• Pretreat it with a few drops of a gentle silk detergent for about 15 minutes before washing. 
• Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the final rinse water to ensure complete soap removal.
• Remember to never wring out your silk. Always be gentle.

• Never wring out silk after washing
• To remove the remaining liquid, wrap your baby aka pillowcase in a dry towel.
• Never dry silk in direct sunlight
• Avoid a drying rack that may leech stain or dye onto silk
• Lay silk flat to dry
• Hang the pillowcase to air dry, but avoid direct sunlight exposure.

If you iron silk, with your pillowcase looking fresh and renewed, it’s time to address ironing. 

STEAM IRON IS PREFERRED, if not than

• Unroll the silk gently. Smooth it out from the corner, with a gentle touch. 
•  Opt for a slightly damp setting or select the silk mode on your iron for optimal results.
• Iron with care—remember, gentle is key.
• Refrain from misting your pillowcase with water while ironing.
• Avoid excessive heat while ironing silk. Keep in mind that silk is a protein structure akin to human hair, and too much heat can harm it.

• Also can use a steamer to tackle wrinkles.

Almost there! Since we’ve established that your item is truly unique and warrants special attention, a few more “please avoid” and “don’t even consider it” tips will make you a silk care aficionado.

• Never spray your pillowcase with perfumes or deodorants.
• Avoid using bleach on silk.
• Keep your pillowcase away from direct sunlight.
• Don’t attempt to treat specific stains with water—reach out to us for solutions tailored to such issues!
• Try to avoid unnecessary trips to the dry cleaners