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Silk
Sturdier than its reputation, but it rewards a light touch.
- Hand wash cold, never dry clean. Cold water with a pH neutral silk detergent, no enzymes and no bleach. Swish gently and do not agitate.
- Rinse and press, never wring. Rinse cold until it runs clear, lay flat on a clean towel and press gently. Twisting breaks the fibres.
- Dry flat, out of direct sunlight. Reshape on a fresh towel and air dry. Sunlight yellows silk over time, and a dryer is never the answer.
- Iron low, from the reverse. On the silk setting while slightly damp, always from the reverse side, with a press cloth.
- Keep away from perfume and deodorant. Both stain silk permanently, so dress first and scent after.
The bottle for it
Made for this fibre, by a textile care specialist in Mönchengladbach.
For what this fibre is and where it is made, see Silk in Materials.
