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How To Wash And Care For Silk

What is Silk

Silk is a light fabric, known for its smooth texture. Due to its properties, silk is a more expensive fabric and is common in higher priced clothing and home items. Purex® shares common items that are made with silk and how to properly care for them.

Common Silk Garments & Household Items:

Silk Accessories

Silk is used to make common accessories like handkerchiefs, pocket squares, neckties, and bowties. These silk accessories are often worn with more formal attire.

Silk Home Furnishings

Due to its strength and look, you’ll notice silk in many home furnishings. This includes curtains, drapes, and covers. The silk fabric gives these items a sheen that add a nice touch to any room.

Silk Clothing

Silk is commonly used to make high quality clothing because of its softness and how it appears. Garments made from silk include dresses, shirts, and ties.

How To Wash Silk

To wash, use cool water and the gentle cycle setting, using your favorite Purex® detergent. Explore our different scents, like Tahitian Breeze or Lavender Blossom.

How To Dry Silk Fabric

Don’t put silk clothes or fabrics in the dryer, let the silk drip dry.

Tip from Purex® for Caring for Silk

Roll in a towel to dry keeping the silk garment flat as you roll. Do not twist or wring as that will cause the silk to wrinkle.

To learn more about similar fabrics and caring for them, view how to wash and care for rayon.

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Silk Fabric

To Wash

Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.

To Dry

Let drip dry.

Tip from Purex

Roll in a towel to dry keeping the garment flat as you roll. Do not twist or wring.