Silke washing instructions

How do I wash silk?

Silk bedding can be washed at 30° delicate wash and with enzyme-free detergent; the bedding should also be washed alone. It is a fine and light bedding set and therefore does not tolerate tumble drying but should air dry. Always remember to turn it inside out and close the zipper to maintain it as best as possible.

Silk is a delicate material, so you need to be careful when washing and handling it. In this post, we discuss how to keep your silk pillowcase looking nice.

TIP: Always turn the bedding or pillowcase inside out and close the zipper. This way you protect the smooth surface of the silk. Feel free to use a washing bag designed for silk.

Hand wash:

If you wash silk by hand, we recommend rinsing it thoroughly and gently dabbing it dry. Then it is recommended to hang it freely to dry. Avoid soaking silk, as there is a risk of streaks, color bleeding, and transfer.

Washing machine:

If you use a washing machine, wash at low temperatures and use a delicate wash program. Preferably wash without detergent. Alternatively, you can use a detergent designed for delicate silk wash. 

Stains:

Do not rub stains away, as "dusty" areas can easily appear on the silk. Oil or grease stains on silk can often be so difficult to remove that it is better to send it for dry cleaning.

Stains can be pretreated before washing with a little concentrated liquid delicate detergent or hand dishwashing detergent. For some colored silk fabrics, there is a risk of streaks. Wait about 10 minutes before washing your silk clothes.

We recommend Tenestar detergent. Can be purchased here.