Maintain silk
6 key rules for maintenance of your silk
Do not wash your silk in the machine, prefer hand washing
Silk is a noble and delicate material, it is important to avoid friction and heat in order to maintain its brilliant and soft appearance. Wash your silk room by hand or with a professional Dry, but don't use your washing machine. During hand washing, it is also preferable to exert slight pressure instead of rubbing the material.
Preserve it from heat
Avoid any heat source, it could alter the color as well as the appearance of the fabric.
During hand washing, use water to 20 ° maximum.
Use a soft laundry without whitening agents
In order to protect the color of your silk room, it is recommended to use a soft laundry, without whitening agents. Avoid powdered detergent that often contains it and prefer A soft liquid laundry or better, Your shampoo.
Don't let soak
During washing, 3 to 5 minutes are sufficient to dip the fabric. Leaving your silk for too long in the water could tarnish the fabric.
Dry your silk in the open and flat
Silk parts can shrink or tarnish with the use of a dryer. Dry rather flat Between two towels To absorb excess water, then hang the room on a round hanger for free drying, in the sun.
Go to a professional in the event of a task on your silk
In the event of a task, take your silk room the cleaners For dry cleaning, so as not to damage it using detergents or rubbing too intensely.
Silk washing