SILK CARE
Silk is one of the most delicate fabrics, and I can’t emphasize how important it is to take extra care of your silk garments so they remain shiny and silky smooth.
WASH YOUR SILK IN COLD WATER ONLY
Remember to only use cold water, or lukewarm water (below 30 degrees). Please do not wash your silk using hot water because it will damage the fiber and shrink the fabric.
USE A PH NEUTRAL DETERGENT
Usually, it is stated on the back of the product whether the detergent is pH neutral, the Ecostore Ultra Sensitive Dish Liquid is pH balanced. I love using Koala Eco's Mandarin & Peppermint essential oil laundry wash.
Generally, the ones labeled with wool and delicate detergent will be okay, but it is always good to check. However, never use bleach or oxygen bleach like Napisan. Don't use any fabric softeners either.
HAND WASH
As a mum with a toddler, sometimes I just want to ignore all the washing instructions and chuck things in the washing machine. And I confess, I have done this with my silk pillowcases & sleep masks before, which did damage my sleep mask and pillowcase. It is important to take care of your garment according to their instructions.
So I now always wash silk in cold water, and hand wash with delicate detergent, and it shows a completely different result to machine washing. You won't regret it!
Don't soak: Soaking mulberry silk can cause it to lose its luster and become dull. Instead, wash it quickly and gently. Run cool water through items until rinse water is no longer soapy. Do not wring. Instead, gently press the water out of your item between your hands or against the sink.
LINE DRY ONLY
Natural air drying on the line in the shade is the best. Do not tumble dry. Make sure to iron or steam your pillowcase/eye mask on a low heat or silk setting. While ironing the sleep mask, it is better to use a steamer, and just gently brush against the surface so the ironing process does not flat out the inner silk filling for the sleep mask. If you need to iron your mulberry silk pillowcase, use a low heat setting and place a cloth over the fabric to avoid direct contact with the iron.