Wash Care Tips

Here are some tips for washing and caring for a silk scarf:

Use the right detergent: Use a mild, pH neutral, non-enzymatic detergent or a detergent specifically made for silk. Avoid harsh alkaline detergents or chlorine bleach, which can damage silk fibers.

Hand wash: Hand wash your silk scarf in cold water.

Wash separately: Wash silk scarves separately to prevent color staining.

Soak: Soak the scarf for no more than five minutes.

Swish gently: Swish the scarf slowly and gently to wash it thoroughly.

Rinse: Rinse the scarf thoroughly with cold water until the water runs clear and all the soap is gone.

Add conditioner: To help keep the scarf feeling hydrated, add a fabric conditioner or a small amount of hair conditioner to the final rinse.

Remove excess moisture: Roll the scarf in a towel to remove excess moisture. Wringing silk can damage its fibers.

Lay flat to dry: Lay the scarf flat to dry.

Avoid direct sunlight: Don't leave your silk scarf in direct sunlight for too long.

 

 

To wash and care for a wool scarf, you can:

Hand wash: Use a small amount of wool-friendly detergent in a basin of lukewarm water. Gently agitate the water, then soak the scarf for a few minutes. Avoid wringing or rubbing the scarf, as this can cause it to lose its shape.

Rinse and dry: Rinse the scarf in cold water, then gently squeeze out excess water. Lay the scarf flat on a towel to air dry. Avoid hanging it to dry, as the weight of the water can distort the shape.

Remove pilling: Use a cashmere comb or wool razor to gently remove any pilling. Pilling is a natural process that occurs in all natural yarns after a certain amount of wear.

Use a fabric spray: Use a wool-specific fabric spray to keep your scarf smelling fresh and to protect it from moths.

Use a cool iron: If needed, you can use a cool iron on your scarf when it's dry.

Avoid the sun: Avoid drying your scarf in the sun, as the sun can dull the colors.

If your washing machine has a wool cycle, you can use that setting. If not, you can use the cold water wash or delicate cycle. Use a mild, neutral detergent, preferably one that's Woolmark recommended