How to care for your Silk Garment

In a perfect world, leaving your silk in the hands of experienced dry cleaners is the best way to keep your silk safe.
Spot washing immediately if there is a stain.
If you want to refresh quickly, please read our tips for hand washing
TIPS 

• Use a mild detergent, designed for delicate garments or silk where possible. Never use bleach!
• Separate colors to avoid any discoloration
• To help keep the luxurious feel, add a gentle fabric conditioner into the final rinse
• Do not wring the garments (this  harms the fibres)
• Do not tumble dry

STEPS 

1. Turn garments or silk pillowcase inside out where possible
2. Place your silk in a basin of cold water with a mild detergent
3. Leave to soak for around five minutes
4. Gently handle the garment in the water to ensure it has been washed
5. Rinse well in cold water
6. With the softest squeeze, gently remove some of the water before laying the garment on a towel. Roll the towel around the garment to remove excess water
7. Lay your silk products flat in the shade to completely dry

** In case you don't want hand washing or dry cleaning?
Good news, our silk are machine washable. Please read our below machine washing instructions that apply to our silk bedding and silk garments

How to care for your silk bedding/duvet/blanket

TIPS

• Machine washable
• Use a mild detergent, never bleach
• Wash on a gentle cycle and use a delicates bag
• Separate colors to keep the integrity of the original coloring
• Do not tumble dry

STEPS

1. Turn garments inside out and place in a delicates bag
2. Wash on a gentle cycle in cold or warm water
3. Lie flat to dry or silk low settings dry with Luala Eco Dryer Balls