Silk is rightly called the queen of textiles for its lustre, royal appeal, luxury, comfort, elegance, sensuousness and glamor. Silk's natural beauty and properties of comfort in warm weather and retention of warmth during winters have made it a sought-after fibre for high-fashion clothing.
The natural fibers in silk have excellent properties that will prolong the time you can wear it without washing - silk is moisture-wicking and anti-bacterial.
How to Care for your Silk House Garment
We recommend always hand washing your Silk House garment in cool water - this will preserve the life of the garment and the saturation of its colour.
We're not suggesting you stop washing your silk pieces altogether, but you probably don't need to wash them as much as you think you do. Try spot cleaning them where needed and then airing them - silk is a beautifully breathable, natural fibre and so managing your pieces in this way will prolong the time you can go between washes. Of course, it's also much better for the planet!
In reality, we know from experience these items can sometimes end up in the machine. We don't recommend you wash your OvH this way, but if you trust your washing machine and usually wash your delicates in it, these are our tips.
It is very important that you use a specialist silk detergent. Non-specialist detergents often contain harsh chemicals that can damage the colour and finish of silk and cashmere garments.
Please choose a gentle 'hand wash' cycle and set the temperature to cold if there is no staining, up to 20C if there are light stains and 30C if there are any stubborn marks. Never wash delicate fabrics over 30C. The cooler the water the longer the silk will last and the better it will feel coming out of the machine. Avoid using any stain removers.
Hang your silks to air dry and never put silk clothing in the tumble dryer.
Iron or steam to restore lustre and sheen to the silk. Use your iron's delicate or lowest heat setting.
Iron on the reverse side of your garment. If you need to iron directly on the front, place a cotton cloth over the area to protect the silk.