How to Care for Silk - Your guide to long lasting luxurious silk
Silk is known for its elegance, softness, and timeless appeal, but it requires special care to maintain its beauty. From hand washing in cold water to air drying and proper storage, caring for silk ensures it remains luxurious and long-lasting. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best practices for keeping your silk garments looking and feeling their finest. Whether you own silk camisoles, robes, or pyjamas, these simple steps will help you protect your investment and enjoy your silk pieces for years to come.
Hand Washing Silk is Recommended for longevity
Hand washing your silk nightwear in cold water is recommended however gentle machine wash cycles with the right detergent can keep your silk lingerie looking great for years. Avoid wringing or twisting your silk lingerie and instead, gently press out excess water to prevent damage to the delicate silk fibers. Lay wet silk garments flat on a towel to air dry and avoid direct sunlight on your silk to maintain its colour and minimise fading. If you choose to machine wash your silk, ensure you remove it soon after the end of the cycle to reduce creasing and damage to the fibers.
What detergent should you use for Silk?
Did you know that regular detergent is designed to remove protein stains from fabrics? Because silk is composed of protein fibres, it will quickly break down these precious fibers which gives the silk it's beautiful sheen and it will become dull. You need a specially balanced detergent to ensure your silk remains beautiful for years to come. This is why we recommend using Bon Savvy's Silk Savvy laundry liquid to wash your silk.
Bon Savvy's Silk Savvy is designed and manufactured here in Australia from all natural, organic ingredients which is PH-neutral, biodegradable and gentle on the skin. Not only does it smell beautiful, it is a naturally derived fragrance with nothing synthetic added. Because silk is composed of protein fibers, they require the attention and care that ordinary detergents can damage easily because an ordinary detergent is designed to remove protein stains from clothing. Pick up a travel size Bon Savvy Silk Savvy and give it a try.
Stay cool and calm when ironing your silk pyjamas
You can easily damage silk with a hot iron. Keep creases to a minimum by laying your silk lingerie flat when wet and allowing it to dry fully in the shade. If irong i needed, use a cool iron on the reverse size. We also recommend using a protective cloth between the iron and your silk garments to avoid shine marks.
Storing Silk Nightdresses and pyjamas properly will pay off
Hang silk lingerie in a cool and dry place away from other fabrics or lingerie items with any kind of rough texture. Silk can snag easily and the sheen and lustre of silk can be easily damaged.
If you are smart enough to make the initial investment in silk, you will be smart enough to invest the time in taking good care of your silk lingerie and pyjamas. Your silk lingerie will love you for it and reward you with soft, vibrant and luxurious wear for years to come.
