Silk Scarf Care Instructions

Washing

Preferred care: gentle hand wash or professional dry cleaning for premium/dark/multicolour prints.

Water: cold to lukewarm (≈20–30°C).

Detergent: silk/wool-specific or neutral pH (e.g., baby shampoo). No chlorine/bleach/enzymatic agents.

Process

Fill a basin and dissolve the detergent.

Submerge the scarf for 3–5 minutes max, agitating gently (do not rub or wring).

Rinse with clean water. Optional final rinse with 1 tbsp white vinegar per liter to balance pH and restore sheen.

Stains: blot, don't rub. For oily stains, apply talc/cornstarch for ~20′, then rinse gently.

Do not soak for long (risk of colour bleed).

Drying

Never wring or twist. Press out excess water gently.

Lay on a clean towel, roll to absorb, then dry flat in the shade, away from sun/radiators.

No tumble dryer.

Ironing / Steaming

Temperature: low (Silk setting, 1 dot).

Iron on the reverse or with a pressing cloth. Light steam is fine—avoid excess.

Rolled hems: do not flatten; press around them, not directly over them.

Storage

Store only when clean & completely dry.

Keep in a fabric pouch/cotton bag or wrapped in acid-free tissue.

Avoid plastic bags long term (they trap moisture).

Away from sunlight/humidity/heat. For insects, prefer cedar/lavender (not mothballs).

Ideally fold or roll; don't hang from a corner for long periods (distortion).

Helpful Tips

Apply perfume/creams/hairspray first, then wear the scarf - alcohols can dull silk.

Mind jewellery/zippers that may snag fibres.

In rain/humidity, blot gently and let it dry flat.

For travel, roll it loosely; on arrival, hang in the bathroom to relax with steam.

Silk thrives on Care... just like You. 

Treated kindly, it will live beyond the moment… like every true story.