How to properly care for silk

1. Does silk always need to be washed?

Often, airing overnight is sufficient – ​​especially for silk knitwear. Odors dissipate without putting the fabric under stress.

2. Hand washing – the gentle method

For light soiling, hand cleaning is recommended.

Here's how:

• Use lukewarm or cold water
• mild soap or silk detergent
• Rinse gently, without rubbing or brushing.

3. Machine wash – only if permitted

Checking the care label is essential. Many silk garments are machine washable, others are not.

For suitable parts, the following applies:

• gentle wash cycle
• maximum 30 °C
• Spin very little or ideally not at all.

1. Dry properly

Silk does not like being wrung out or spun.

Better:

• roll it up in a towel
• Dry flat or hanging in a shady place
• Avoid direct sunlight – it can alter colors.

2. Ironing silk? Yes – but with care.

Silk can indeed be ironed, ideally slightly damp, inside out, and at the lowest temperature. Often, however, gently smoothing it out or hanging it up is perfectly sufficient.

3. Storage for several months

Is your silk blouse long since stored away in the closet during the winter? Then wrinkles can form. A simple trick: After a hot shower, hang the silk in the bathroom. The moist heat will smooth the fibers all by itself.